Jake Spence
Logan,UT
Summary
Successful Recruiting Assistant with the University of Kansas for two seasons under Head Coach Lance Leipold and Staff. Currently serving as an Offensive Recruiting Analyst with Utah State University under Head Coach Blake Anderson.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Offensive Recruiting Analyst
Utah State University Football
Logan, UT
07.2023 - Current
- Report directly to the Director of Player Personnel (Kevin Goodwin) & Director of Internal Operations (JT May).
- Initiate the evaluation process in the ARMS database with offensive & defensive recruits, with a heavy emphasis on offense.
- Assist multiple staff members with recruiting travel and pick up and drop off recruits at Salt Lake International Airport.
- Gather transcripts from potential student-athletes from high school, JUCO, and through the transfer portal and begin evaluating their respective academic position.
- Help Offensive Coaches with recruiting travel operations throughout the Winter recruiting period. Such as being on standby to get players evaluated academically as soon as possible while also evaluating their film.
- Meet with positional coaches on priority prospects at their respective positions and generate a path forward for their top prospects.
Recruiting Assistant
University of Kansas Football
Lawrence
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Report directly to the Director of Player Personnel (Grant Murray), of Recruiting (Greg Svarczkopf), of Scouting (Scott Aligo), of On-Campus (LaChelle Stanley - Haley Goldin), and General Manager (Robert Ianello), Assistant Director of Player Personnel (Billy Boneau)
- Oversee, manage, and assist with projects critical to the success of the Recruiting Department, including but not limited to being Lead Assistant for all On-Campus events
- Assist coaches with their off-season recruiting efforts by finding the most efficient travel plan for their route. Assist coaches with evaluating players and helping decide which prospects would be worth visiting.
- Supervising and mentoring 15 student interns, overseeing their projects, work, and professional development.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Sport Management, Business
University of Kansas
05.2023
Skills
- Professionalism
- Ability to handle pressure
- Patience
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Disciplined
- Communication skills
- Self-motivated
Timeline
Offensive Recruiting Analyst
Utah State University Football
07.2023 - Current
Recruiting Assistant
University of Kansas Football
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor’s degree - Sport Management, Business
University of Kansas
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