Dallas, Texas - January 30th, 2026
East West Shrine Bowl Meet & Greet — Film Review with an NFL Scout
What: Watch East West Shrine Bowl practice tape with a former NFL scout — then network with NFL execs, scouts, and SMWW faculty. Limited film review seats.
Why attend
Be where decisions get made.
The East West Shrine Bowl is the college football all-star event NFL teams rely on to evaluate prospects. This isn’t just a game — it’s the place players get noticed, and where scouts, GMs, and agents come to evaluate talent. SMWW’s East West Shrine Bowl Meet & Greet pairs hands-on learning with high-impact networking so you can both sharpen your scouting skills and introduce yourself to the people who hire.
New this year — Film Review Session with Dane Vandernat
Exclusive Film Review — $100 (very limited seating)
Join Dane Vandernat, former NFL scout and Director of Pro Personnel (CFL), for a small-group film review of East West Shrine Bowl practice tape. This is a rare, interactive session for participants who want to learn how scouts evaluate film and what NFL teams are looking for.
What you’ll do in the Film Review:
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Watch and break down East West Shrine Bowl practice film with Dane
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Learn the evaluation criteria scouts use on tape
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Practice grading plays and players with real-time feedback
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Ask specific questions about player traits, projection, and roster fit
Why it matters: Film reading is the core skill of scouting. A guided session with a veteran evaluator will give you practical techniques and insights you can use immediately — whether you’re building scouting reports or interviewing for jobs.
Time & place: Saturday, January 30th | Time and Location still TBD
Welcome Reception & Networking Night
Welcome Reception — Location: TBD — $50
After a day at the East West Shrine Bowl practice, join SMWW, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, current and former NFL scouts/executives, faculty, and fellow attendees for an evening of focused networking.
Reception highlights:
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Meet & mingle with hiring decision-makers in football
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Casual, career-focused conversations and introductions
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Light food & drinks, football talk, and opportunities to arrange follow-up meetings
Ticket options
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Film Review Session — $100 (limited seats) — includes the film break-down and Q&A with Dane Vandernat.
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Welcome Reception — $50 — networking event with SMWW faculty and NFL guests.
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Film Review + Reception Bundle ($150) — purchase both to secure your learning slot and your networking access.
Who should attend
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Aspiring scouts, coaches, and front office professionals
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Analysts and aspiring player personnel staff
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Students and early-career professionals looking to break into football
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Anyone who wants behind-the-scenes instruction from an NFL evaluator
Why this event is different
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Hands-on learning: A rare opportunity to watch East West Shrine Bowl tape with an NFL-level evaluator
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Direct feedback: Film grading and Q&A with Dane — not a lecture, but a working session
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Meaningful networking: Meet the people who hire at the East West Shrine Bowl Welcome Reception
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Career impact: Practical skills + relationships that help you land interviews and jobs
Read this for more information and tickets to the East West Shrine Bowl game and practices.
East West Shrine Bowl Practices are held at AT&T Stadium, in Arlington Texas. AT&T Stadium is home to the Dallas Cowboys
East West Shrine Bowl practices are where professionals and SMWW students go. Fans go to the game.
All East West Shrine Bowl practices are open to the public. Join SMWW and get an in-person look at the best college athletes as they prepare for the NFL.
