UpNext Athlete

UpNext Athlete Makhi Jackson launched UpNext Athlete to amplify voices of young players who hustle, learn, and lead.

The show highlights training routines, recruitment realities, and personal resilience giving athletes a national platform to share honest, actionable sto

06/16/2026

Sat down with former Ohio State Captain, National Champion, NFL veteran, and current Wisconsin Badgers Director of Player Engagement/Development Coach Curtis Grant.

From fighting for reps in the league to being the "Big Brother" guiding young men through their toughest personal transitions off the field—this is what true leadership looks like in the Big Ten.

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https://app.upnexttvnetwork.com/videos/upnext-athlete-podcast-ep-54-featuring-coach-grant

06/15/2026

In this episode of UpNext Athlete, Host Makhi Jackson sits down with defensive mastermind Coach Ryland Widener (Defensive Coordinator & DL Coach at Coffeyville Community College).

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episode!

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06/10/2026

We sat down with Pittsburg State Co-Defensive Coordinator Coach Tyrell Everett to talk about his journey from Topeka, the absolute energy of game day in "The Jungle," and what it takes to survive the college football grind.

📲 Watch the full episode now! Download the UpNext TV App on all streaming platforms!

https://watch.upnexttvnetwork.com/details/0_08x5f961


06/07/2026

We rolled the tape with Mount Union Student Assistant Coach Kosta Thrasivoulou to look back at his playing days as an elite D3 Defensive Back. Kosta broke down his journey from an undersized freshman to a high-level DB, and how keeping his head down and dialing into the playbook during spring ball changed his entire career. 🧠📈

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https://watch.upnexttvnetwork.com/play/0_mgegidc3

06/06/2026

Just sat down with Coach Raheem Hammond (Coach Heem), Offensive Analyst at the University of Richmond, and he dropped some of the realest knowledge we’ve ever had on the platform. 😤🕷️

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05/29/2026

We got Minnesota State Wide Receiver Ish Holloway in the building! 😤🏈 We broke down his college journey, reacted to some of his craziest in-game highlights, and talked about the transition from the JUCO grind to finding peace and a true home at Mankato.

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https://watch.upnexttvnetwork.com/details/0_wwp25rpq

05/28/2026

We got Trine University Forward Darrius Welch in the building! 🏀🔥 We broke down his upcoming senior season transfer and reacted to some of his crazy in-game highlights.

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https://watch.upnexttvnetwork.com/details/0_tyo99or6

05/28/2026

Just sat down with Coach Jonathan Gonzalez (Coach G), Wide Receivers Coach at Andrew College, to talk about his unique coaching journey from Brooklyn to Alaska, and now building a championship culture in Georgia! 😤

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https://watch.upnexttvnetwork.com/details/0_fjfkj3lq

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