Up Close In Personnel with Alex Brown

By Alex Brown

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Episodes: 59

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Founded initially in 2020 as a podcast to provide insights on the recruiting process, Up Close in Personnel is back better than ever with insights & interviews led by a former NFL Scout & College Football executive - Alex Brown.


The show's focus will continue to be teaching & educating what goes on behind the scenes in team building, roster construction & how championships are truly won. Helping others grow in this industry is at the heart of the pod's focus.

The definitive front office playbook for college football programs across the country is right here. Enjoy listening to the show & send ANY/ALL mailbag questions to UpCloseInPersonnelPodcast@gmail.com


Episode Date
Ep. 58 - James Blanchard - The Journey from Message Boards to General Manager
Aug 02, 2026
Ep. 57 - Up Close In Personnel Is Finally Back
Aug 02, 2026
Ep. 56 - Carina Hargreaves - The Return of Gameday Visits & What Colleges Recruiters Look For
Sep 15, 2021
Ep. 55 - Bryan Carrington - Making the Move from Recruiting to Coaching
Sep 03, 2021
Ep. 54 - Russ Lande - Learning and Teaching the Scouting Process
Aug 15, 2021
Ep. 53 - Zach Brandon - How to Evaluate, Train & Develop Mental Skills
Aug 08, 2021
Ep. 52 - Luke Fedlam - Breaking Down The New "NIL" World of College Athletics
Jul 24, 2021
Ep. 51 - Jake Langi - Finding Your Value & The Winning Attitude of Gratitude
Jul 17, 2021
Ep. 50 - Alex Brown - Recapping The Return of Recruiting & The Month of June for Recruiting Coordinators
Jun 28, 2021
Ep. 49 - Brandon Wilson - The Player's Perspective: Talking Recruiting Process & Being a Great Teammate
May 30, 2021
Ep. 48 - Gaizka Crowley - From FCS to FBS Recruiting & Launching the DPP Spring Clinic
May 22, 2021
Ep. 47 - Eric Galko - Taking on the East-West Shrine Game & Asking the Next, Right Questions in Scouting
May 15, 2021
Ep. 46 - Matt Waldman - Honing Your Craft as an Evaluator: The Art and Science of Scouting
May 08, 2021
Ep. 45 - Wade Phillips - Insights from a Coaching Legend on the NFL Draft Process
Apr 29, 2021
Ep. 44 - Mike Tannenbaum - A GM's Perspective on Team Building & the NFL Draft
Apr 24, 2021
Ep. 43 - Dane Brugler - Ranking the Top Quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft
Apr 17, 2021
Ep. 42 - Ed Jones - Going Beyond The Field
Apr 09, 2021
Ep. 41 - Brett Arkelian - Recruiting 101 for Specialists & How Colleges Evaluate Kickers
Mar 19, 2021
Ep. 40 - Adrian Mayes - Leadership Lessons: Creating a Culture of Ownership & Accountability
Mar 07, 2021
Ep. 39 - Vincent Marshall - Asking Better Questions & Knowing What to Look For in Recruiting
Feb 18, 2021
Ep. 38 - Marco Regalado - The "TikTok Coach" & his journey to College Football Recruiting
Feb 14, 2021
Ep. 37 - Joan Ryan - Unlocking The Concept of Team Chemistry
Jan 31, 2021
Ep. 36 - Colby Carthel - Keeping It Real on Coaching & Recruiting
Jan 22, 2021
Ep. 35 - Brian Metz - The Master Observer with a Beginner's Mindset: Lessons in Coaching & Recruiting
Jan 08, 2021
Ep. 34 - Pete Thamel - The Craziness of 2020 & Seismic Shifts Facing College Football in 2021
Jan 01, 2021
Ep. 33 - Evan Harrington - Finding Mentors & International Recruiting
Dec 11, 2020
Ep. 32 - Ryan "Tree" Trichel (Ft. Joe Moreno) - Keys to Success in Player Personnel
Dec 04, 2020
Ep. 31 - Bobby Merritt - Assessing Value & Defining Roles in Personnel
Nov 21, 2020
Ep. 30 - Ethan Johnson - Finding the "Fit" & Projecting Talent
Nov 13, 2020
Ep. 29 - Joe Price - Program Culture & Branding in the Recruiting Process
Nov 06, 2020
Ep. 28 - Marshall Cherrington - The Importance of Relationships in Recruiting
Oct 30, 2020
Ep. 27 - Tony Cappuccilli - Inside the LA Dodgers & Developing "Homegrown Talent"
Oct 24, 2020
Ep. 26 - Eric Galko - Scouting in the XFL & Roster Construction
Oct 17, 2020
Ep. 25 - Jordan Arcement - Making The Connection
Oct 10, 2020
Ep. 24 - Neil Stratton - Inside the NFL Scouting Industry
Oct 03, 2020
Ep. 23 - Lucas Jadin - Unlocking Yourself Mentally
Sep 26, 2020
Ep. 22 - Steve Palazzolo - PFF & The Role of Analytics in Football
Sep 19, 2020
Ep. 21 - Trip Couch - Baseball Crossover in Recruiting & Evaluating
Sep 12, 2020
Ep. 20 - Dane Brugler - Challenges Facing Scouts During COVID-19
Aug 15, 2020
Ep. 19 - Darrick Yray - Evaluating Insights, Last Chance U & Transfer Recruiting
Aug 08, 2020
Ep. 18 - Omar Hales - Lessons Learned in Life & Recruiting
Aug 01, 2020
Ep. 17 - Ashton Washington - Building Your Personal "LinkedIn"
Jul 25, 2020
Ep. 16 - Calvin Anderson - The Player's Perspective: Life, Ball & NIL
Jul 18, 2020
Ep. 15 - Austin Schaffer - Winning Your In-State Battles
Jul 11, 2020
Ep. 14 - John Peterson - Part 2: Player Personnel Departments in the World of College Football
Jul 04, 2020
Ep. 13 - John Peterson - Part 1: Keys to Success in College Football Recruiting
Jun 27, 2020
Ep. 12 - Carina Hargreaves - Inside The Process Of Coordinating Campus Visits
Jun 20, 2020
Ep. 11 - Trey Johnson - Gameplanning & The Strategy Involved In The Recruiting Process
Jun 13, 2020
Ep. 10 - Matt Lindsey - The Role of a GM & The Art of Team Building
Jun 06, 2020
Ep. 9 - Jonny Kovach - The Numbers Game: Roster Management in the World of College Football
May 30, 2020
Ep. 8 - Gaizka Crowley - FBS vs FCS Recruiting and Knowing The Recruiting Landscape
May 23, 2020
Ep. 7 - Jesse Ornelas - Junior College Recruiting, Last Chance U & Lessons Learned
May 16, 2020
Ep. 6 - Yogi Roth - Living and Listening Like Your Life Depends On It
May 09, 2020
Ep. 5 - Eron Hodges - Breaking Down The Evaluation Process
May 02, 2020
Ep. 4 - Joe Price - Networking With Impact & The Role of a HS Recruiting Coordinator
Apr 25, 2020
Ep. 3 - Ed Jones - Maximizing Your On-Campus Experience
Apr 18, 2020
Ep. 2 - James Casey - Making The Jump To The Next Level
Apr 11, 2020
Ep. 1 - Bryan Carrington - Building Relationships with College Recruiters
Apr 04, 2020
Up Close In Personnel - The Introduction
Mar 25, 2020