On Episode 29 of the LEVEL UP Podcast, we sit down with Derian Quick, Head Football Coach at Archbishop Carroll High School, for a conversation that goes well beyond X’s and O’s.

Coach Quick talks about his journey through football, taking over the Archbishop Carroll program, building a culture centered around Respect, Effort, Accountability and Love, and what he believes high school football should ultimately prepare young men for.

In this episode:

🏈 The history and culture of Archbishop Carroll Football

📈 Coaching and developing high-level talent

📚 Why academics can make or break recruiting opportunities

🎓 December graduation and early enrollment in today’s recruiting landscape

🧠 Keeping schemes simple and allowing athletes to play fast

💯 Accountability from both players and coaches

🤝 Building a program around Respect, Effort, Accountability & Love

🎯 Preparing athletes for college, football and life after the game

Coach Quick also shares stories from some of the elite talent he’s coached over the years and explains why, for him, success isn’t just about the players who make it to the next level—it’s about the young men they become along the way.

Episode 29 is LIVE.

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