Ep. 20 - Dane Brugler - Challenges Facing Scouts During COVID-19

From 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 Mentors & Influences (5:05)
• Information Gathering as a Talent Evaluator (7:33)
• Maximizing Every Day & Self Improvement (10:15)
• The Importance of Culture & Chemistry (14:10)
• Books & Listens Recommended by Dane (18:40)
• Dane's Path to the Draft & Football Journey (21:39)
• Putting Family First & Balancing Career Aspirations (26:14)
• Best Advice for Evaluating Prospects In-Person (32:05)
• Upcoming Challenges for Scouts this Fall (36:37)
• Advice for Making School Calls & Scouting Virtually (44:21)

 

You can follow Dane on Twitter at @dpbrugler! Also, don't forget to check out our official website, UpCloseInPersonnel.com for complete show notes and future updates on the show!

 

Thanks for tuning in and see you next month for season 2!