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GRACE WRIGHT

Conroe,TX

Summary

Accomplished Director of Football Recruiting and Scouting with extensive experience in athlete evaluation, strategic planning, and overseeing recruiting operations at the Division I level. Proficient in film analysis, coordinating official visits, and cultivating strong relationships with recruits, families, and coaching staff. Demonstrated success in aligning recruiting strategies with program objectives and identifying high-caliber talent to drive team success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Recruiting and Scouting

Sam Houston State University
05.2025 - Current
  • Lead the recruiting department and oversee all day-to-day recruiting operations.
  • Create comprehensive recruiting plans for staff to align with program goals.
  • Implement innovative recruiting strategies to target top-tier talent.
  • Evaluate game and highlight film to assess athletic potential and fit.
  • Conduct and manage official visits for prospective student-athletes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with recruits and their families.
  • Created in-depth recruiting plans for coaches.
  • Organized travel logistics for coaching staff.
  • Identified and managed recruiting territories.
  • Used ARMS software to manage pipelines and evaluate athletes.
  • Assessed program needs to guide recruiting strategy.

Scouting and Recruiting Assistant

Kansas State University
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated closely with coaches to assess potential recruits.
  • Analyzed film and camp performances of prospects.
  • Organized and presented materials for coaches' evaluations.
  • Engaged with athletes and parents to support recruitment.
  • Supported official and unofficial visits.
  • Contributed to game days, bowl games, and camp operations.
  • Planned visits and game day events.

Football Admin Student Assistant

Kansas State University
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Delivered administrative support to coaching staff.
  • Helped implement new digital systems and procedures.
  • Supported alumni events and logistics.
  • Managed senior day event planning and execution.

Football Operations Intern

Northwest Missouri State University
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Led facility tours for recruits and parents.
  • Coordinated social events and campus visits.
  • Helped book hotels and meals for visits.
  • Supported junior day activities and athlete assessments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2025

Skills

  • Teamworks/Arms Management
  • Tracking football
  • Hudl Management
  • Ryzer
  • Film Study
  • Excel
  • Avery Design
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Database management
  • Meeting coordination
  • Calendar management

Timeline

Director of Recruiting and Scouting

Sam Houston State University
05.2025 - Current

Football Admin Student Assistant

Kansas State University
01.2023 - 06.2024

Scouting and Recruiting Assistant

Kansas State University
08.2022 - 05.2025

Football Operations Intern

Northwest Missouri State University
01.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Kansas State University