Episode #34
EP#34-How A Pro Football Journey Became A Youth Training Mission-The Devin Jones Story
Send us Fan Mail One bad social media post can cost a scholarship, and Devin Jones has seen it happen up close. Devin is a former LSU player who fought through the undrafted NFL grind with stops at multiple training camps and practice squads, then kept his career alive in arena and semi pro football. Now he’s pouring that hard earned perspective into youth sports training in the Coachella Valley through Empowerment, plus taking on a new challenge on the Shadow Hills coaching staff. We talk about what athletes rarely hear out loud: football is a business, and being “good” does not guarantee a roster spot. Devin breaks down the mental side of getting cut, how COVID changed his direction, and what it really takes to pivot from athlete to business owner. He shares how Empowerment builds athletes with assessments, safe strength progressions, and clear teaching so players know why they’re doing each drill and how it translates on game day. Then we get practical for any high school athlete chasing D1 football recruiting. Devin explains how coaches scout today, why your Instagram should look like a clean recruiting profile with your name, class year, GPA, and film link, and how recovery habits like ice baths, sauna, and smarter workload choices can keep you on the field when it matters. We also zoom out on Coachella Valley football, the rising level of competition, and what it means when more trainers and coaches give back. Subscribe for more Coach’s Corner talks, share this with a parent or athlete who needs it, and leave a review if the message hits. What is one thing you want recruiters to notice first when they find you online?
