For the Coach Karter movie:
— Nice to see you again, Mr. Karter.
— You too ma'am. If the offer still stands I'd like to coach the team.
— Well, I hope you're up for the task. These young men need discipline.
I don't understand the exact meaning of that up for the task here. I could guess that it has something to do with be awared, but I'm not sure…
Best Answer
To be up for the task means to be willing to do it, often in spite of the difficulties or challenges it poses.
To be "up to the task" means to be able to do it.