College Scouts are on the ground in NorCal.
The staff at NSR is dedicated to finding scholarship opportunities for athletes in NorCal that possess the talent, desire, and motivation to compete at the collegiate level. We provide athletic evaluations, academic guidance, and an in-depth education on the recruiting process. Upon successful evaluation and qualification into our program, National Scouting Report will provide the appropriate link between the student athlete and over 2,000 colleges and universities across the country.
NSR prides itself on having scouts on the ground across the country and around the world, checking out our prospects firsthand and making sure they are the quality athletes that we are proud to represent. If you see an NSR scout at your next event, be sure to ask them any questions you may have about college recruiting, and how NSR can help secure the futures of young athletes.
Parents, where are you in the recruiting process?
If you are a high school student athlete competing in any of the 32 men or women's NCAA sanctioned sports and want to continue playing at the college level, contact us today for a personal interview and evaluation.
College Coaches, look to NSR for quality prospects.
If you are looking for high caliber student-athletes for scholarship and recruiting consideration, visit NSR's Prospect Search or request prospects on our Coaches' Request form based on your specific needs. Each athlete has been personally scouted, interviewed, measured against our strict qualifying standards, and recommended by NSR.
Do you need athlete information nationwide or internationally? Search our database. There are thousands of qualified prospects listed throughout the nation and in countries like Australia & South Africa. We maintain a video of each prospect and we will be glad to send you a copy free of charge. Call us toll-free at 1-800-354-0072.
Help us Help Your Athletes!
We seek your guidance and honest evaluations regarding the talent level of the athletes that you coach. If you have any athletes you feel can compete at the next level, please fill out our Coach's Evaluation Form.
Get Your Free EvaluationAbout Area Director, Thomas Calise
I joined the NSR team again after working in the Business Development field for the last 20 plus years. Going back to scouting with NSR was the easiest decision because of their dedication to finding scholarship opportunities for athletes around the globe that possess the talent, desire, and motivation to compete at the collegiate level. Providing athletic evaluations, academic guidance, and an in-depth education on the recruiting process is my passion again. Upon successful evaluation, qualification and acceptance to the National Scouting Report we will provide the appropriate link between the student athlete and over 2,200 colleges and universities across the country. I pride myself on looking, finding and scouting prospects firsthand and making sure they meet certain academic and athletic requirements that I am proud to present to NSR and then every college in the country. Having played many sports at many different levels like, Baseball, Basketball, Football and Fast Pitch Softball also coaching High School Baseball and a previous scouting background, I have an understanding and experience about recruiting trials and tribulations that I look forward to sharing with my prospects.About Area Director, Donald Silk
As a kid growing up in Southern California Don played all the major sports, but excelled at Basketball and Beach Volleyball. It wasn't until the age of 14 that he focused on the sport that would pave his way to college, and that was golf. He was a stand out golfer at Palisades High School where he earned All City honors both his Junior and Senior years. His golf talents landed him at the University of Southern California (USC) where he played on the Varsity golf team for 3 years. After graduating from USC with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Don played the major amateur golf circuits to hone his skills before he made the career move to turn professional. His professional career consisted of stints on the Canadian PGA Tour, California Golden State Tour as well other satellite tours throughout the USA. He is a 5 time club champion at the Riviera Country Club where he has been a member for over 40 years!! He holds the low 72 hole score in the Riviera CC Club Championship and the low single round score of 66.
After his golf career, Don put his College degree to work in the business world where he ultimately landed at NSR, his dream job. Helping kids live out a DREAM!! What could be better!!
Thomas Calise
tcalise@nsr-inc.comCell: (925) 989-1135
I joined the NSR team again after working in the Business Development field for the last 20 plus years. Going back to scouting with NSR was the easiest decision because of their dedication to finding scholarship opportunities for athletes around the globe that possess the talent, desire, and motivation to compete at the collegiate level. Providing athletic evaluations, academic guidance, and an in-depth education on the recruiting process is my passion again. Upon successful evaluation, qualification and acceptance to the National Scouting Report we will provide the appropriate link between the student athlete and over 2,200 colleges and universities across the country. I pride myself on looking, finding and scouting prospects firsthand and making sure they meet certain academic and athletic requirements that I am proud to present to NSR and then every college in the country. Having played many sports at many different levels like, Baseball, Basketball, Football and Fast Pitch Softball also coaching High School Baseball and a previous scouting background, I have an understanding and experience about recruiting trials and tribulations that I look forward to sharing with my prospects.
Ryan Megnin
rmegnin@nsr-inc.comCell: (518) 821-3094
Originally from Syracuse, NY, Ryan Megnin brings a wealth of experience in both playing and coaching lacrosse. His collegiate lacrosse journey began with recruitment offers from Division 3 schools in the northeast, but he chose to play MCLA Division 1 Lacrosse at the University of Alabama. As a midfielder, Ryan demonstrated his skills and dedication for two years until injuries led him to join the coaching staff as the offensive assistant coach for one season. After graduating, Ryan moved to the Lake Tahoe area, where he was hired as a Special Education teacher at Truckee High School. Although the demand for his new job was high, his passion for lacrosse remained strong. He joined the TNT lacrosse club as the JV Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach, working alongside notable players and coaches such as Taylor Simmers (Princeton, MLL San Francisco Dragons), Eric Martin (Salisbury, Team USA), and Michael Fronk (Cornell). Ryan also served as the Head Varsity Coach for the Avalanche travel team based in Reno, NV. At NSR, Ryan's primary goal is to help student-athletes achieve their dreams of playing lacrosse at the collegiate level. His extensive background in the sport, combined with his commitment to education and athlete development, makes him a valuable asset to aspiring lacrosse players.
Donald Silk
dsilk@nsr-inc.comCell: (424) 901-3191
As a kid growing up in Southern California Don played all the major sports, but excelled at Basketball and Beach Volleyball. It wasn't until the age of 14 that he focused on the sport that would pave his way to college, and that was golf. He was a stand out golfer at Palisades High School where he earned All City honors both his Junior and Senior years. His golf talents landed him at the University of Southern California (USC) where he played on the Varsity golf team for 3 years. After graduating from USC with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Don played the major amateur golf circuits to hone his skills before he made the career move to turn professional. His professional career consisted of stints on the Canadian PGA Tour, California Golden State Tour as well other satellite tours throughout the USA. He is a 5 time club champion at the Riviera Country Club where he has been a member for over 40 years!! He holds the low 72 hole score in the Riviera CC Club Championship and the low single round score of 66.
After his golf career, Don put his College degree to work in the business world where he ultimately landed at NSR, his dream job. Helping kids live out a DREAM!! What could be better!!