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.