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Michigan adds another top off-field staffer to personnel department
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- Michigan adds Skylar Phan to the football front office, expanding its off-field staff as part of a broader roster-building effort.
- Phan brings a track record from USC, with prior stops at North Texas, Texas, and an internship with the Las Vegas Raiders, signaling a depth of recruiting experience.
- Phan is regarded in football recruiting and played a role in USC’s top-ranked 2026 recruiting class, highlighting her impact on a high-profile group.
- Her potential duties at Michigan include overseeing official and unofficial visits, and shaping individualized recruiting strategies and relationships with top targets and their families.
- Michigan’s off-field staffing expansion aligns with Kyle Whittingham’s plan to build the program’s support network from scratch with top talent.
- Dave Peloquin was announced as General Manager, bringing more than two decades of Notre Dame experience to Michigan’s front office.
- The hirings come after Michigan’s leadership signaled a strategic push to strengthen the program’s off-field operations.
- Whittingham’s front office growth includes signaling that the program is prioritizing top-level recruiting strategy and relationships, not just on-field play.
- The new hire follows Michigan’s broader strategy of strengthening its personnel department to complement head coach Kyle Whittingham’s vision.
- Overall, Phan’s hire and Peloquin’s appointment underscore Michigan’s commitment to enhancing recruitment, scouting, and program administration.
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