Behind the Blueprint: Justin Apodaca, Scouting Specialist, Louisiana Tech

In this episode of Behind the Blueprint, I sit down with Justin Apodaca, Scouting Specialist at Louisiana Tech, to talk about his unique path from covering Texas Tech on the media side to evaluating talent at the college level. Justin shares how he balances high school recruiting with portal strategy, leans on analytics to maximize efficiency, and emphasizes scheme fit when building a roster. We dive into how Louisiana Tech is taking a long-term approach to program building and why relationships and regional ties still matter. It’s a great look at what the next generation of personnel leaders brings to the table.