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From NFL Dreams to Real-Life Impact: Coach Po’s Redemption Story | Jameel Poteat
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🏈 “I had 50 D1 offers. But when the game ended, I didn’t know who I was anymore.”
In this powerful episode of The Good Hustle, John Henry sits down with Jameel “Coach Po” Poteat — a hometown football hero whose life took unexpected turns after the NFL dream faded.
From Friday night lights at Bishop McDevitt to D1 glory at Pitt and Cincinnati, Jameel seemed destined for football greatness. But when injury, coaching changes, and depression derailed his career, he had to reinvent himself — for his family, his community, and most of all, for himself.
Now? He’s undefeated in a new league: inspiring youth, mentoring young athletes, and providing housing for homeless veterans and low-income families through his real estate venture, Dreams to Reality.
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🎙 In this episode, you’ll hear:
✔️ The brutal reality of chasing football dreams 💔
✔️ Why 50 scholarship offers became a burden, not a blessing 🎓
✔️ How football’s end led to depression — and rebirth 💡
✔️ Building a 40-0 youth football program from scratch 🏆
✔️ Coaching life skills, not just plays 🧠
✔️ Turning real estate into a mission for impact 🏘
✔️ How “Coach Po” is creating a new pipeline — to purpose 🙌
Whether you’re chasing a creative dream or trying to stay grounded in the chaos, Gillian’s story will light a fire in you.
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🎙️ Guest: Jameel Poteat
🔗 Instagram: @jameel_poteat
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