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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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Saturday May 09, 2020
Saturday May 09, 2020
In the sixth edition of Up Close In Personnel with Alex Brown, we covered it all! Yogi Roth, a former Pitt WR, USC QB Coach, Elite 11 Producer, Pac 12 Networks Football Analyst, Podcast-extraordinaire and down-to-earth, genuine family man, absolutely brings the heat! We cover it all with regards to evaluating, recruiting, and why it's so important to truly have a love for this game!
This entire episode is money, but for specific topics or content - here's a guide for this week's episode!
- Evaluating at the NFL and Collegiate Levels (4:00)
- Yogi's philosophy on the recruiting process (10:55)
- The "Wonderswitch" (13:05)
- Pete Carroll's approach to recruiting (20:25)
- Yogi's influences as an analyst and his process (23:35)
- Finding meaning and relationships with words (34:05)
- Coaching at USC, "The Unreal Launching Pad" (38:40)
- What separates the good from the great? (42:17)
- The evolution of recruiting quarterbacks (49:21)
- Developing your decision criteria as a recruit (1:01:44)
- Yogi's process for calling a game (1:10:10)
- The importance of emotional intelligence (1:14:39)
- Yogi's sendoff message (1:18:29)
Thanks again for checking in and listening! You can follow Yogi on Twitter at @YogiRoth and also check his latest podcast show, Ted and Yogi's Pac 12 Adventure!
As for our show, Up Close In Personnel with Alex Brown, be sure to rate, subscribe and share the show with others if you enjoyed what you heard! Visit UpCloseInPersonnel.com for all updates, and follow along on Twitter at @AlexM_Brown for the announcement of next week's guest and topic!
Stay safe and Happy Mother's Day Weekend to all the mother's out there!
-Love ya mom!
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
In this episode, Eron and Alex talk about:
- The differences between a good recruiter and a good evaluator
- The four phases of recruiting: Identification, Evaluation, Presentation, and Connection
- How college recruiters begin the evaluation process and assess a prospect's ability
- And what recruits should be doing this upcoming fall to make the most of their process
All this and so much more is covered, thanks for tuning in and be sure to check UpCloseInPersonnel.com for complete show notes!
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Detailing his experiences as a player, Enterprise Branch Manager, HS coach and now college recruiting director, Joe Price has a unique story to tell and so much advice for those going through the recruiting process.
You can follow Joe on Twitter at @CoachJP3 and don't forget to check out our official website UpCloseInPersonnel.com for complete show notes!
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Having coached at the high school level and now working at the college level in player development, Ed shares his path to Lawrence, KS and advice for recruits taking visits to college campuses. You can follow Ed on Twitter and IG at @Ed_Jones2.
Be sure to visit www.UpClosePersonnel.com for complete show notes, and check back Monday for next week's guest and topic of the week!
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
James shares lessons he's learned throughout his life journey, his overall mindset for pursuing greatness & much more!
Follow James on Twitter at @JamesCasey85 & go to www.UpCloseInPersonnel.com for complete show notes!
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
From what it takes to be a good recruiter, to developing relationships with colleges, this episode doesn't disappoint!
Follow Bryan on Twitter at @BCarringtonUT and go to our official website www.UpCloseInPersonnel.com for detailed show notes!
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Introducing Up Close In Personnel with Alex Brown, a show for recruits by those that are doing the recruiting, evaluating & scouting for a living. We talk about the why factor for this show, design of the show & more about Alex's background in football.
Stay blessed, stay safe & Go Owls!