Learn more about Next Level: https://nxtlvls.co/AggiePrideIn this special in-season bonus episode, Brock and Dwight sit down with one of Aggie Pride’s cornerstone sponsors and a true Aggie himself: Lance Smith, CEO of Next Level Sports.

Lance shares his winding path from Redding to UC Davis, how intramural wall-fame accidentally set the stage for his entrepreneurial life, and how Next Level grew from a single site to a nationwide youth sports movement. He also opens up about the future of flag football, the sport’s upcoming Olympic moment, and why UC Davis still sits at the center of his story.

• Lance’s early football roots, Pop Warner lore, and Jason Sehorn obsession
• How UC Davis shaped his worldview, career path, and leadership style
• The origin story of Next Level Sports and why community-based youth sports matter
• Girls flag football, Olympic growth, and the global future of the game
• How UC Davis football fits into the national FCS picture
• A challenge to Aggie alums: pick up a shovel and build
• A fiery look ahead to this weekend’s showdown with Montana State

This pod is all heart. All community. All Aggie DNA. It’s a chance to hear from someone who believes deeply in UC Davis athletics, youth development, and the power of sport to shape lives. And it’s a thank-you to a sponsor who doesn’t just write checks — he invests in culture.

New episode drops tomorrow featuring UC Davis Strength Coach and a deep dive into development, preparation, and building the Aggie blueprint from the weight room out.