In 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 guide:


"The Last Dance" Aftermath (2:45)
 Recruiting During COVID-19 (7:35)
 Being REAL & RELENTLESS in Recruiting (9:36)
 Identifying Program Fit: "Doing Your Due Dilligence" (12:00)
 Best Recruiters That Jonny Has Been Around (16:10)
 Learning from People Around You: "Be A Sponge" (24:33)
 Influences Outside of Football (36:38)
 Jonny's Journey To The Windy City (39:22)
 Networking With a Purpose (47:26)
 Topic of the Week: Roster Management (53:01)
 Scholarship Allocation & Forecasting (1:03:03)
 Walk-On Program Development (1:09:35)
 The Fluidity of Your Scholarship Board (1:15:07)
 Listener Questions (1:18:22)
 Sendoff Advice for Recruits, Parents & Coaches (1:28:24)

Remember to follow the show on our official website, UpCloseInPersonnel.com and you can submit any questions you have through the official website or via email at [email protected]!


Thank you for your time and until next week, stay blessed & stay safe! -AB 

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