🔥🏈 Episode 18 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE! 🏈🔥

Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. and Brent Thomas

Before the 2025 season kicked off, we sat down with Patriot High School Head Coach Sean Finnerty to talk about expectations, leadership, and what it would take for the Patriot Pioneers to make a statement this year.

Coach Finn breaks down:

🏈 His football journey from player to coach

💪 How he’s built Patriot Football’s identity

🎯 His expectations and predictions for the season

🔥 The mindset it takes to lead a championship-caliber team

💬 How he motivates athletes to compete and grow each week

Fast forward to now — the Patriot Pioneers finished 8-2 (6-0 in district play), earning the Cedar Run District Championship 🏆 and setting up a huge playoff matchup vs. Woodbridge (9-1), the Cardinal District Champs.

From an 0-2 start to eight straight wins, including a big victory over rival Battlefield, Patriot Football proved that hard work, belief, and leadership pay off.

🎧 Now, go back to where it all began — hear Coach Finn’s story, his vision, and the mindset that fueled Patriot’s rise.

📲 Watch the full episode on @YouTube, @Spotify, & @ApplePodcasts

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