Nashville, Tennessee | Tuesday, August 4, 2026
SMWW College Football Personnel & Recruiting Networking Event
Meet the People Building the Future of College Football
Take your football career connections beyond the conference room.
Join Sports Management Worldwide in Nashville for an exclusive evening of college football networking, recruiting insight, and career-focused conversation during the Personnel and Recruiting Symposium.
This high-energy meet-and-greet brings together college football personnel professionals, recruiters, scouts, coaches, athletic department staff, sports agents, SMWW faculty, alumni, students, and aspiring football executives.
Whether you already work in football or are trying to break into the industry, this is your opportunity to meet people who understand recruiting, scouting, NIL, roster management, player personnel, and football operations.
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location:
Little Fib — (Bar inside the lobby of the Renaissance Nashville Hotel)
611 Commerce StreetNashville, TN 37203
Space is limited. Register early.
Build Real Relationships in the Football Industry
Football careers are built through knowledge, experience, and relationships.
The SMWW College Football Personnel & Recruiting Networking Event gives you the opportunity to connect in a relaxed setting with:
- Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, SMWW President & Founder, 30-year NFL Agent
- Liz Lashbrook, SMWW Executive Director
- Ric Serritella, NFL Draft Bible & SMWW Mentor
- Russ Lande, NFL Scout & SMWW Mentor
Who You'll Meet
- Eric Galko, East-West Shrine Bowl Executive Director
- Geroy Simon, Maryland Executive Director of Revenue Share Management and General Manager
- Lance Zeno, Vanderbilt Advanced Scout
- Rahad Rich, Penn State Assistant Recruiting Coordinator for Personnel
- Turron Davenport, ESPN Titans Beat Reporter
- Michael Martenson, SMU Personnel Recruiting & Scouting Director
- Colton Edwards, Tennessee Tech Assistant Director of Scouting
- Christian Wisk, Dream Bowl Scout & Liason (Guest: Brian Galligan)
- Bryan Ault, National Preps Director of Midwest Scouting
- Dom Ambrose, SMWW / AAF Scout
- Will Donoghue, SMWW / AAF Scout
- Kelyn Varona, SMWW / AAF Scout
- Edwin Piner, SMWW Agent Apprenticeship
- Deep DeChoudhury, SMWW / Agent Apprenticeship
You do not need to be registered for the Personnel and Recruiting Symposium to attend the SMWW event.
Why Attend?
- Network with college football recruiting and player personnel professionals
- Meet SMWW football faculty, alumni, and industry leaders
- Connect with scouts, recruiters, and aspiring front-office executives
- Learn more about careers in college football and professional football
- Discuss scouting, recruiting, NIL, roster management, and football operations
- Build relationships that can continue long after Nashville
Who Should Attend
This college football networking event is ideal for:
- College football recruiting and personnel professionals
- Scouts and coaches
- Football operations staff
- Athletic department employees
- Sports agents and athlete advisers
- SMWW students and alumni
- College students and recent graduates
- Aspiring scouts, recruiters, and player personnel executives
- Anyone serious about building a career in pro or collegiate football
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6pm-8pm
Location:
Little Fib — (Bar inside the lobby of the Renaissance Nashville Hotel)
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Ticket Information
General Admission: $50 USD
NFL & NCAA Personnel: Complimentary with registration
Your ticket includes:
- Drink ticket and appetizers
- Do not miss this opportunity to connect with the people shaping college football recruiting, scouting, and player personnel.
The SMWW College Football Personnel & Recruiting Networking Event is independently organized by Sports Management Worldwide and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Personnel and Recruiting Symposium, the NCAA or the NFL. For more information about the Personnel & Recruiting Symposium visit here.
Reserve Your Spot
Register today and grow your football network.
Space is limited due to venue capacity.