Ep. 12 - Carina Hargreaves - Inside The Process Of Coordinating Campus Visits

As 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 unofficial visits? How does the philosophy and mindset change throughout the calendar year? And how do you stay ahead of the curve and on the forefront of recruiting trends?

Carina's experiences at Florida and South Carolina definitely shaped her for the role she holds currently, but what is most important is how she's been able to stay centered and locked into the present moment. Her main advice for climbing the ladder? 1. Be where your feet are, 2. Try not to say no, and 3. Be a problem solver

For those of you that just like to hack the system and skip to things that pertain most to you, here is your weekly dose of topics covered:

• Recruiting Virtually During COVID-19 (3:45)
• The Importance of Relationships In Recruiting (7:00)
• The Best Recruiters Carina Has Been Around - Hint: Dad Makes The Cut (11:02)
• Finding Your Voice & Style In Recruiting (14:45)
• Learning: A Daily Habit of Conversations & Action (19:32)
• Doing Your Homework On Recruits & Thinking Outside The Box (27:19)
• Growing Up In a Football Family (29:29)
• Uncovering The Passion For Recruiting - The Florida Days (34:26)
• Being Where Your Feet Are - The South Carolina Days (41:32)
• Challenges Facing The 2020 & 2021 Recruiting Classes (51:15)
• Differences Between Official and Unofficial Visits (1:01:01)
• Philosophy And Approach Regarding Unofficial Visits (1:05:25)
• Shaping Official Visits Throughout The Calendar Year (1:11:30)
• Coordinating Multiple Recruiting Events Simultaneously (1:19:07)
• Why You Need Checklists When It Comes To Recruiting (1:23:31)
• Sendoff Advice to Recruits, Parents & Coaches (1:35:34)

Thank you for listening to another episode of Up Close In Personnel with Alex Brown! If you'd like to keep up with Carina on Twitter, you can follow her at @CarinaH_GT! Also, don't forget to check out the official website, UpCloseInPersonnel.com for weekly updates, and submit any questions you may have!