Up Close In Personnel with Alex Brown
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -The recruiting process can be a daunting challenge and difficult experience for recruits, their parents and their coaches.
In this show, it is our goal to flip that script, to peel back the curtain and empower recruits with insider information to create more transparency in an increasingly cloudy environment.
Hosted by Director of Recruiting at Rice University, Alex Brown, Up Close in Personnel will be inviting other industry expert's from across the country to cover all topics involving recruiting and the evaluation process.
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Ep. 56 - Carina Hargreaves - The Return of Gameday Visits & What Colleges Recruiters Look For
September 15, 2021 19:17 - 47 minutes - 47.6 MBHeading into Week 3 of College Football, we are joined by a repeat visitor in Carina Hargreaves - Director of On-Campus Recruiting for Georgia Tech! In her last appearance on Up Close In Personnel for Episode 12 - "Inside The Process Of Coordinating Campus Visits", Carina talked through her personal journey in the world of college football, her football background and how she approaches setting up recruiting visits! This week, we briefly touched on her training camp internship with the C...
Ep. 55 - Bryan Carrington - Making the Move from Recruiting to Coaching
September 03, 2021 17:51 - 49 minutes - 53.8 MBWeek 1 across the country is HERE for college football! This week we're joined by my good friend, Bryan Carrington - Offensive Quality Control Analyst with the USC Fighting Trojans! Since his last appearance on the show for Episode 1 - "Building Relationships with College Recruiters", Bryan made the move from recruiting at UT to coaching running backs at USC in Los Angeles! We discuss how he made the move, how he's advanced his football knowledge through interning with the Rams and the g...
Ep. 54 - Russ Lande - Learning and Teaching the Scouting Process
August 15, 2021 13:04 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIt's fall camp for football teams across the country (and games have started for some high school teams as well)! With that being the case, I decided to bring in my first scouting mentor - Russ Lande to talk about his scouting process! Notes for the next couple of episodes will be sparse due to the business of this time, but this is one episode you'll need a pen and paper nearby! We talk through Russ' approach to teaching the art of scouting, how he evaluates practices, his thoughts on o...
Ep. 53 - Zach Brandon - How to Evaluate, Train & Develop Mental Skills
August 08, 2021 15:41 - 55 minutes - 61.5 MBJoining the show this week, Zach Brandon with the Diamondbacks breaks down his job as the Mental Skills Coordinator and unpacks what his role is in the team building process. From the selection process in the MLB Draft to on-boarding and player development, Zach explains why mental skills are more important than ever to identify, train and develop. Physical ability sets the bar of what we can achieve, but mental skills are what allow us to reach peak performance and how consistent we are...
Ep. 52 - Luke Fedlam - Breaking Down The New "NIL" World of College Athletics
July 24, 2021 14:50 - 53 minutes - 58.9 MBWe've all known that NIL rules would be coming into effect for quite some time and now that the time has arrived here in July of 2021, I figured it was time to bring in an expert to weigh in! For those unfamiliar, NIL (which stands for "name, image and likeness") now allows athletes to capitalize on their name, image and likeness in ways previously not allowed. Players are able to seek marketing representation or advisory, participate in marketing or branding off their own likeness, open...
Ep. 51 - Jake Langi - Finding Your Value & The Winning Attitude of Gratitude
July 17, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBStepping to the stage this week is one of the most inspiring people you will meet. Jake Langi may appear on the peripheral to just be another recruiting analyst at a blue-blood, power-five program. That blanket statement could not be further from the truth. Overcoming setbacks after high school, serious health concerns following the birth of his son, to being overlooked while at Texas State, Jake kept his head down and did the lonely work it takes to "make it". In this episode, you h...
Ep. 50 - Alex Brown - Recapping The Return of Recruiting & The Month of June for Recruiting Coordinators
June 28, 2021 17:36 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBJoined by nobody but yours truly, I decided to take a solo venture for my return episode in recapping a busy, wild and fun month of June recruiting! Now on episode 50 of the show, eclipsing 10,000 downloads and heading into a brief summer break, this was my way of letting you all inside my mind for once. From talking through the context of how unique and rare this time period has been, to the inner workings of unofficial visits, official visits, camps and more, I hope that this week's ed...
Ep. 49 - Brandon Wilson - The Player's Perspective: Talking Recruiting Process & Being a Great Teammate
May 30, 2021 14:13 - 54 minutes - 55.9 MBJoined this week by one of my former players - Brandon Wilson, a kick returner extraordinaire and defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals - we talk through his football career to date and walks through pivotal moments along his journey. Becoming a father during the pandemic and fighting to prove his worth to the Bengals in the final year of his rookie contract, we started out by discussing the challenges and stresses that the 2020 season brought. More than anything, Brandon simply ...
Ep. 48 - Gaizka Crowley - From FCS to FBS Recruiting & Launching the DPP Spring Clinic
May 22, 2021 17:23 - 47 minutes - 48.2 MBAs we head into a new year on the show, I've decided to circle back with previous guests of the show that have risen to new roles since their last appearance. Last week we checked up on Eric Galko and his new gig with the Shrine Bowl (click here to listen to that episode), and now we shift gears back to college recruiting and Gaizka Crowley! Gaizka, who last appeared on the episode 8 to talk about the differences between FCS and FBS Recruiting, now is the Director of Player Personnel...
Ep. 47 - Eric Galko - Taking on the East-West Shrine Game & Asking the Next, Right Questions in Scouting
May 15, 2021 03:25 - 43 minutes - 48 MBIn an encore performance, Eric Galko (previously featured on Ep. 26 of the show) breaks down his new exciting position as Director of Football Operations and Player Personnel with the East-West Shrine Game! Getting the shrine game was always a target of Eric's for more than just the football aspect, as a premiere all-star event for NFL scouts but primarily for its impact on the community and the Shriner's Hospital. As Eric details his job responsibilities, you can see that putting an all-s...
Ep. 46 - Matt Waldman - Honing Your Craft as an Evaluator: The Art and Science of Scouting
May 08, 2021 13:34 - 1 hour - 101 MBWith the 2021 NFL Draft in the books, I decided to get my good friend - Matt Waldman on the show to discuss his process as an evaluator and how he's developed his craft in scouting. Whether you're working at the high school, college or pro levels of football, we all must be able to identify, evaluate and project talent to an extent. Matt, a former aspiring musician, writer and call center director, put the lessons he learned in the real world into practice and taught himself over the...
Ep. 45 - Wade Phillips - Insights from a Coaching Legend on the NFL Draft Process
April 29, 2021 12:50 - 51 minutes - 52.1 MBDraft weekend is finally here and this was a phenomenal episode with insights from longtime NFL coach, Wade Phillips on the draft process! From career advice, to team building, evaluating and war room stories, there's so much to take away from this episode. From a topic standpoint, we talked about how Coach sustained success for such a long period of time, how he approaches players and scheme, his University of Houston playing days, why he got into coaching, and the involvement of coache...
Ep. 44 - Mike Tannenbaum - A GM's Perspective on Team Building & the NFL Draft
April 24, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 28.9 MBFor Episode 44, the second in our NFL Draft series for season #3, it was an honor and privilege to have a former NFL General Manager on the other end of the call! Mike Tannenbaum, former NFL executive, current NFL Front Office insider for ESPN and founder of The 33rd Team joined the show to share his insights on team building and the NFL Draft! Boiling down his former role behind the wheel of a couple NFL franchises, Mike dropped this gem of a quote in saying that a GM is "The point guar...
Ep. 43 - Dane Brugler - Ranking the Top Quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft
April 17, 2021 13:45 - 35 minutes - 39 MBIn a repeat appearance, we are fortunate to have the likes of Dane Brugler jump on air with us to talk through a STACKED 2021 NFL Draft class of quarterbacks! This episode will kick off season 3 for "Up Close In Personnel with Alex Brown," and the goal is to spotlight evaluating and scouting around the NFL Draft from a variety of bright minds and perspectives across the league! Stay tuned for more draft-centric content as we near the 2021 NFL Draft and enjoy this week's material! Top...
Ep. 42 - Ed Jones - Going Beyond The Field
April 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBIn this episode with returning guest - Ed Jones, we take a deep dive into what player development looks like from the structure and programming, all the way down to specific examples and success stories of former student athletes he's worked with! Generational impact is the foundation of the "Beyond The Field" Program, and we start things off with what inspired Ed to launch the program publicly and help so many player development professionals in the process. As mentioned in the show...
Ep. 41 - Brett Arkelian - Recruiting 101 for Specialists & How Colleges Evaluate Kickers
March 19, 2021 16:13 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBAs I thought about this week's podcast, I realized we hadn't yet covered the wide world of special teams and recruiting specialists! Quoting the great Rich Eisen, "Punters are people too!" and we intend to cover all things related to recruiting on this show. Breaking down the recruiting process and more specifically what college recruiters look for in kickers, we are joined by Rice's Special Teams Graduate Assistant - Brett Arkelian. During this episode we talked through Brett's uniq...
Ep. 40 - Adrian Mayes - Leadership Lessons: Creating a Culture of Ownership & Accountability
March 07, 2021 17:43 - 41 minutes - 44.3 MBThe first person to give me a shot in college football recruiting, Adrian Mayes to this day is one of closest friends and mentors in the industry! In this week's show, we take a deep dive into the mindset Adrian had when he took over the recruiting department at the University of Houston and peel back the layers of his approach to recruiting! Starting off the show, we discussed what Adrian looked for when hiring interns. As he prepared for the role of director, he mentions that he st...
Ep. 39 - Vincent Marshall - Asking Better Questions & Knowing What to Look For in Recruiting
February 18, 2021 17:32 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBJoined by my good friend and former colleague, Vincent Marshall, this episode is as good as it gets in terms of recruiting knowledge! A big takeaway from the show is Vincent's genuine approach to life and football. Starting off the day with a positive tweet, getting into the office at 4:30am and being authentic in building relationships with players and coaches, his approach is one we all can learn from. To kick the show off, he discussed what lessons in recruiting he's taken fro...
Ep. 38 - Marco Regalado - The "TikTok Coach" & his journey to College Football Recruiting
February 14, 2021 16:35 - 36 minutes - 37.6 MBThis is a show I've wanted to record ever since the middle of the pandemic! Due to NCAA rules, I am unable to record with current high school coaches (that are associated with recruits) BUT.... now that Marco Regalado has been named a Recruiting Analyst with Washington State University, we now are graced by his presence! Jumping on the show after driving nearly 2,000 miles from the DFW to Pullman, Washington, Marco made time this weekend to talk about his amazing path from high school co...
Ep. 37 - Joan Ryan - Unlocking The Concept of Team Chemistry
January 31, 2021 18:39 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIn this episode, we take a deep dive into Joan Ryan's new book "Intangibles" and break down what team chemistry truly is. Chemistry isn't simply defined or contained, but there are two distinct types of chemistry -social and task chemistry. Social chemistry is what we commonly think of, in terms of social and emotional connectivity. Task chemistry is all about the job and having complete trust in your teammate on the field. Complete task chemistry is that "foxhole" mentality and pride in...
Ep. 36 - Colby Carthel - Keeping It Real on Coaching & Recruiting
January 22, 2021 17:40 - 49 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this episode, Coach Carthel gives us an inside look on the challenges SFA faced on the field as a team and off the field in recruiting this past year. With the Southland Conference cancelling conference games, Coach Carthel and SFA put together a full, 10-game, non-conference schedule and made it happen ! This was one of the more fun show to be a part of and we hit on everything from coach's affinity for the state of Alaska, what he's learned from his dad through coaching together...
Ep. 35 - Brian Metz - The Master Observer with a Beginner's Mindset: Lessons in Coaching & Recruiting
January 08, 2021 17:12 - 56 minutes - 61.3 MBIn this episode, Brian Metz walks us through his journey from equipment student manager to full time, Tight Ends coach with the Ohio Bobcats! As we discuss his approach to networking and career growth, as well as his recruiting process, it's easy to see how and why Brian is where he is. He's passionate about having a "beginner's" or "growth mindset" and takes pride in being what he calls a "master observer". Here are some quick bullet points from the episode and thank you for tuning into...
Ep. 34 - Pete Thamel - The Craziness of 2020 & Seismic Shifts Facing College Football in 2021
January 01, 2021 16:30 - 50 minutes - 53.4 MBIn the inaugural episode of 2021, Yahoo Sports' College Football Reporter - Pete Thamel breaks down the craziness that was 2020 and the seismic shifts facing the sport moving forward! One of the best in the business, Pete shares how he got started in the sports reporting profession, his writing and reporting process, and insights gained from being around the highest performers in college athletics. When it comes to interviewing, he shared three critical keys to success: It takes ti...
Ep. 33 - Evan Harrington - Finding Mentors & International Recruiting
December 11, 2020 15:40 - 40 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode, Evan Harrington - Assistant Director for Player Engagement with the Washington Football Team shares incredible insight from his impressive (albeit young) career in the coaching profession. With the experience of playing at the JuCo, FBS, NFL, CFL, and International levels, along with coaching across four different countries, Evan might be the most traveled football coach in the world. Throughout the episode he speaks to how it is so critical to hold onto and cultivat...
Ep. 32 - Ryan "Tree" Trichel (Ft. Joe Moreno) - Keys to Success in Player Personnel
December 04, 2020 15:30 - 52 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this episode, we start out with a deep dive on how to successfully lead and manage a player personnel department with Auburn's DPP - Ryan "Tree" Trichel. Starting with Tree's experience at Louisiana-Lafayette and working to his current role at Auburn, the emphasis on organization stands out above all else. He truly takes pride in being the most organized recruiter and staying one step ahead of the competition. At the tail end of our conversation, we brought in his right hand man, ...
Ep. 31 - Bobby Merritt - Assessing Value & Defining Roles in Personnel
November 21, 2020 00:49 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBJoined by my good friend and mentor, Bob Merritt - Assistant GM for the Edmonton Eskimos, this week's edition of Up Close In Personnel is basically a tutorial on how to successfully assemble a recruiting department and construct a roster in college football! Having coached, scouted, and recruited at all levels of football, Bobby details his career path and lessons he's learned along the way. We really dialed in on the roster management and construction aspect of personnel, so this w...
Ep. 30 - Ethan Johnson - Finding the "Fit" & Projecting Talent
November 13, 2020 16:52 - 55 minutes - 57.3 MBIn this interview, Ethan Johnson of Liberty talks through his personal journey in the recruiting world, what he's learned along the way and actionable advice for making personnel decisions in college football. Liberty is one of the fastest rising programs in the country, so I had to make sure we got Ethan on the show to break down his process and how Liberty has performed so well on a national front. The words "Process" and "Fit" are constantly used in this episode, and for good rea...
Ep. 29 - Joe Price - Program Culture & Branding in the Recruiting Process
November 06, 2020 16:10 - 32 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this interview, we catch up with UTSA's Joe Price as it's nearly been 7 months since his last visit to the show. We talk about how this season has been for UTSA in Head Coach Jeff Traylor's first season at the helm and Joe's first year as Director of Player Personnel. EDITOR'S NOTE: Our conversation was recorded Wednesday, 2 days before the announced postponement of the matchup between Rice and UTSA due to positive cases on UTSA's team. With that being said, there were a lot of gr...
Ep. 29 - Joe Price - The Importance of Program Culture & Branding
November 06, 2020 16:10 - 32 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this interview, we catch up with UTSA's Joe Price as it's nearly been 7 months since his last visit to the show. We talk about how this season has been for UTSA in Head Coach Jeff Traylor's first season at the helm and Joe's first year as Director of Player Personnel. EDITOR'S NOTE: Our conversation was recorded Wednesday, 2 days before the announced postponement of the matchup between Rice and UTSA due to positive cases on UTSA's team. With that being said, there were a lot of gr...
Ep. 28 - Marshall Cherrington - The Importance of Relationships in Recruiting
October 30, 2020 15:39 - 54 minutes - 58.4 MBIn my conversation with Marshall, we talked through his journey to the Bay Area and his process as a recruiter. There's so much to pull away from this episode, especially if you want to learn the mindset of one of the top recruiters in the country. Marshall understands the importance of promoting the brand of Cal football and the connection that must exist with the target audience of recruits. Below are some of my notes from this show, be sure to let me know what you took away and th...
Ep. 27 - Tony Cappuccilli - Inside the LA Dodgers & Developing "Homegrown Talent"
October 24, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 38.4 MBJoined by Tony Cappuccilli - Manager with the Ogden Raptors (rookie ball club within the LA Dodgers' farm system) episode 27 is loaded with material for anyone trying to learn more about teambuilding, coaching, player development, scouting and recruiting! As a member of the Dodgers' organization since 2017, Tony's hoping that the third time is the charm when it comes to World Series runs. We recorded this show while the Dodgers were in the midst of their 3-1 NLCS series comeback. Let...
Ep. 26 - Eric Galko - Scouting in the XFL & Roster Construction
October 17, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 55.4 MBIn my conversation with Eric Galko of Optimum Scouting, we touched on everything from comparing quarterbacks to characters from the classic show, "The Office" to scouting processes, navigating the football industry and behind the scenes stories from his experience overseeing player personnel within the XFL! Knowing Eric as both a friend and former colleague, this was one of the most enjoyable conversations I've recorded and chock full of personnel insight! Here are some of my own tak...
Ep. 25 - Jordan Arcement - Making The Connection
October 10, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn my conversation with Jordan Arcement - Director of Recruiting from UVA, we honed in on relationship building and making the connection as a recruiter. Over the course of this podcast, we've had multiple guest bring up how important relationship-building is in the process and how it separates the good from the great recruiters. Still, this is one episode where we dig past the surface and provide specific examples of how to execute; and while some of the conversation gears around Jo...
Ep. 24 - Neil Stratton - Inside the NFL Scouting Industry
October 03, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBIf you're interested in the world of NFL scouting, then this episode is for you! Neil Stratton, President of Inside The League, talks shop on the scouting process, how to break into the industry and his new book called "Scout Speak"! "Scout Speak" is an easy $9.99 purchase that can be found on Amazon (link provided below) and touches on all things related to the scouting process, the draft room and how to carve a career out in the industry! Current and former NFL scouts weigh in o...
Ep. 23 - Lucas Jadin - Unlocking Yourself Mentally
September 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThis week's convo with Lucas Jadin covers mental skills training and his new book "Win In The Dark". The book dropped at the perfect time, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and it was an absolute privilege to have Lucas on the show! From a process, habits and routines perspective, here were some quick nuggets that I took away from the episode: Finding Balance Balance can be elusive in the world of high performance, so we should instead focus on harmony and alignment with ou...
Ep. 22 - Steve Palazzolo - PFF & The Role of Analytics in Football
September 19, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this conversation with Steve Palazzolo, we talk through how he got involved with the football analytics juggernaut - Pro Football Focus - and the role that their data plays for decision makers across the sport. Broken down to its core, PFF provides information to help football teams make better decisions regarding gameplanning and personnel. Instead of taking the route of efficiency and evaluating the most recent four games, PFF cuts down the time it takes to cutup games and allow...
Ep. 21 - Trip Couch - Baseball Crossover in Recruiting & Evaluating
September 12, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week's notes will read different than previous week's. I'll drop a handful of main takeaways and you can visit UpCloseInPersonnel.com for the complete show notes! Thanks for taking time to listen and see you next week! 1. Pro Tip for Live Evaluations "Let the players come to you." Avoid the urge to be right and instead focus on being present. Information changes. Scouting is dynamic, not static 2. Evaluating the Character & "Makeup" of a Player Trust, discipline and maturi...
Ep. 20 - Dane Brugler - Challenges Facing Scouts During COVID-19
August 15, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 51.4 MBFrom a content perspective, this show is all about the mindset, approach and traits required to excel as an evaluator in the football industry. Whether you're working at the collegiate level, pro level or just a fan of the draft, Dane breaks down his process and gives real actionable advice on how to hone the skill of evaluating football talent. Like I do each and every week, here's your listener's guide to the pod: Traits of the Best Evaluators in Football (2:51) NFL Scouting M...
Ep. 19 - Darrick Yray - Evaluating Insights, Last Chance U & Transfer Recruiting
August 08, 2020 11:13 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBOur conversation with Darrick Yray spans all things related to recruiting and personnel. We talk about the role of serving as Director of Player Personnel, diving deep into leadership and management advice early on. One thing that really stood out for me was when Darrick talked through his mindset of wanting to make the lives of his assistants easier, because at the end of the day "if they're operating smoothly, I'm operating smoothly." We talk through the importance of taking responsibi...
Ep. 18 - Omar Hales - Lessons Learned in Life & Recruiting
August 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBThis week's episode is heavy. Omar Hales from Baylor opens up about his life, and how he's been able to overcome time and time again. His story is inspiring to say the least, and you can just feel the passion and enthusiasm he has for recruiting The topic I planned to hone in on was going to center around overcoming the challenges that have been posed by COVID-19 in recruiting. We do cover that later in the podcast, but this show has plenty for those interested in both the recruiting and...
Ep. 17 - Ashton Washington - Building Your Personal "LinkedIn"
July 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBAs someone who's made the jump from covering recruiting to DOING the recruiting now at the highest level, Ashton Washington brings so much insight to the table for recruits and professionals alike. In this episode, we discuss her professional journey, lessons learned along the way and what recruits need to do in order to make the most of their opportunities off the field and in social media. She's been everywhere from 247 to the XFL and now is smack dab in the middle of the Big Ten, work...
Ep. 16 - Calvin Anderson - The Player's Perspective: Life, Ball & NIL
July 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThe first active NFL player to speak on the show, Calvin is the perfect person to talk about the ever-changing landscape of recruiting. From signing with Rice University, starting 36 straight games and earning his degree in Mathematical Economic Analysis to grad transferring to the University of Texas to start all 14 games there, he's seen quite a bit for a young professional athlete. Now a member of the Denver Broncos, after a brief stint with the New England Patriots as an rookie u...
Ep. 15 - Austin Schaffer - Winning Your In-State Battles
July 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBThis episode is all about the nitty gritty of evaluating, building a culture within your staff and what it takes to successfully navigate the player personnel profession. Austin's passion for the evaluation process can be heard and felt throughout this conversation, as he brings a ton of insight to young professionals in the industry and players navigating the difficulties of COVID-19! I hope you enjoy this week's show as much as I did, and be sure to have your pen and paper ready! As I ...
Ep. 14 - John Peterson - Part 2: Player Personnel Departments in the World of College Football
July 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBAs mentioned last week, John Peterson is both a dear friend and respected mentor of mine. In part 2 of a wide-ranging discussion, he delivers some incredible words of advice on leadership, management, player personnel and evaluating within football programs. For those that like to skip around, here is your listening guide: Dr. Clark W. Heatherington's Formula for Education (2:34) Leadership Defined & Management Styles (4:50) Player Personnel Departments at the College Level (8:25) S...
Ep. 13 - John Peterson - Part 1: Keys to Success in College Football Recruiting
June 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis week's guest is both a dear friend and respected mentor that I have looked up to ever since we met; I was just a young college student, hungry to learn how to scout like the pros! Years later, it's an absolute honor and privilege to have him on my show! In Episode 13, John breaks down a multitude of factors involved in the recruiting game. When it comes down to what it takes to recruit at a high level, it's pretty simple: you have to be able to communicate effectively and connect! W...
Ep. 12 - Carina Hargreaves - Inside The Process Of Coordinating Campus Visits
June 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBAs this show has progressed, one commonality among high-performers is the ability to build and foster genuine relationships with prospective student athletes. Carina touches on this right out of the gate, but this episode covers so much more than just the basics. In this week's edition of Up Close In Personnel with Alex Brown, we detail the thought process behind coordinating and scheduling visits for recruits. What are the different approaches you can take with official visits and with uno...
Ep. 11 - Trey Johnson - Gameplanning & The Strategy Involved In The Recruiting Process
June 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIn this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the strategy involved in recruiting and effective approaches to building a "gameplan" for targeted recruits. Trey's main focus is doing your homework on the front end, to assist in building deeper connections and relationships but also in order to best structure the on-campus experience. For those that like to jump around, here's your guide for this week's episode: Life During COVID and Silver Linings (3:20) "Big Shot Trey" Origins & Noon-B...
Ep. 10 - Matt Lindsey - The Role of a GM & The Art of Team Building
June 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBDuring our conversation, we covered the evolution of recruiting and the emergence of personnel jobs in college football. With Matt having the experience of working at both pro and college levels of ball, his perspective and awareness on player evaluations is extremely insightful. I wound up having over 3 pages worth of notes, so you'll definitely want a pen and paper ready for this one! As always, here's your listening guide for topics covered: Challenges Involved in Transitioning to a ...
Ep. 9 - Jonny Kovach - The Numbers Game: Roster Management in the World of College Football
May 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBIn this week's edition of Up Close In Personnel, we focus on the commonalities among high performers in the world of recruiting and hone in on the roster management side of recruiting. From Jonny's own unique story and journey through athletics, to how he learns and networks, to the strategy behind scholarship allocation, we covered just about everything. To follow Jonny, check him out on Twitter at @JonnyKovach For those that like to skip around for specific topics, here's this week's show...
Ep. 8 - Gaizka Crowley - FBS vs FCS Recruiting and Knowing The Recruiting Landscape
May 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBIn this episode, we focus on best practices in the recruiting and evaluation process, influences on Gaizka and his journey in football, and more specifically the differences between FBS and FCS recruiting. We really touch on all aspects of recruiting in this one and it was a blast recording this week's show! Here is a breakdown for those looking to skip around for specific topics: Adapting with the times and COVID Impact (4:00) Qualities of successful recruiters and evaluators (9:50) ...