Tana Vea: Making Recruits Feel Valued and Appreciated

The Recruit Grind

In this conversation, Funaki Asisi and Tana Vea discuss various topics related to football recruiting. They talk about the unique aspect of players who play both offense and defense, the challenges of organizing events in bad weather, and Tana's background in coaching and recruiting. Tana shares his insights on specific players and their potential, as well as his role as the senior recruiting director at Weber State University. They also discuss the differences between official and unofficial visits and the importance of making recruits feel valued and appreciated. In this part of the conversation, Tana Vea and Funaki Asisi discuss the process of college recruiting and provide insights into evaluating recruits. They talk about how coaches determine a recruit's ranking and navigate the landscape of college recruiting. They also discuss the importance of film and social media presence in the recruiting process. In this conversation, Tana Vea and Funaki Asisi discuss the importance of flexibility and mobility in football recruiting. They talk about the Bend Test, which evaluates an athlete's ankle flexibility, and how it can be used to assess their overall mobility and potential for injury. They also discuss the role of social media in recruiting, emphasizing the importance of having a presence and showcasing workouts and skills. Additionally, they touch on the do's and don'ts of visits, highlighting the importance of being enthusiastic and respectful during the visit. Tana Vea also shares insights into his recruiting list, which he meticulously creates by watching film of every player in the state of Utah.
Takeaways

• Official visits and unofficial visits are important for recruits to get a sense of the school and program.
• Making recruits feel valued and appreciated is crucial in the recruiting process. Coaches evaluate recruits based on their film and social media presence.
• Updating highlight films regularly is crucial to showcase improvement and progress.
• Multi-sport athletes have an advantage in recruiting as it demonstrates athleticism and a higher ceiling.
• The bend test is a real evaluation tool used by coaches to assess a recruit's flexibility and body control.
• Recruits should showcase their athleticism and strength on social media through various sports and lifting clips. Flexibility and mobility are important factors in football recruiting.
• The Bend Test is a useful tool for evaluating an athlete's ankle flexibility and overall mobility.
• Having a presence on social media and showcasing workouts and skills can positively impact recruiting.
• During visits, it is important to be enthusiastic and respectful.
• Tana Vea creates a comprehensive recruiting list by watching film of every player in the state of Utah.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Apology for Cancelled Event
06:02 Tana Vea's Role at Weber State University
27:14 The Importance of Mobility Tests in Recruiting
34:57 Dos and Don'ts of Campus Visits
41:22 Tana Vea's Top 10 List of High School Football Players in Utah
46:24 The Art of Film Evaluation in Recruiting
50:33 The Rise of Dual Role Players
56:50 A Sleeper to Watch: Jerome Miles
01:00:59 Appreciating Parents and Guardians in the Recruiting Process
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