About Alan Parham National Scouting Report scouts worldwide watch young athletes every day. We see the toil, self-discipline and determination required of them. We observe the choices they make — good and bad — that change the course of their lives. And because we are typically so close to them, we often experience their highs and lows firsthand. … Read more
A sweet hitting stroke is unmistakable when you see it. A softball player steps into the batter’s box and when the bat is released, the entire motion appears effortless. The plane of the bat slides beautifully through the strike zone. There are no wasted motions. No hitches. No hesitation. The hands, head, shoulders and legs work … Read more
When you walk into a hiring manager’s office, one of the first questions you often hear is: “What is your end game?” The second? “Tell me what steps you plan to take to get there?” It makes perfect sense. The person hiring wants to know if the company’s resources and your plans can be seamlessly intertwined. You … Read more
It’s a pretty safe guess that new George Fox University head volleyball coach Emily Palkert is feeling pretty good after receiving a verbal commitment from National Scouting Report 2017 prospect Anna Gallagher. Yes, that would be an NCAA Division III school getting a commitment from a very talented junior. A 5-foot-10 middle blocker from Freeman High School in … Read more
At National Scouting Report, our scouts speak to college coaches every day. Yes, somewhere out there, even on holidays, NSR scouts are conversing with coaches about tournaments they’re attending; their recruiting needs; what they think about NSR prospects; and so on. When NSR scouts get to know the coaches and the coaches realized that what … Read more
A big guard in women’s basketball who is not afraid to mix it up inside and has good shooting range and ball skills is a valuable commodity for college coaches. Alexis Theus , a 5-foot-9 guard/forward from Lampasas High School in Kempner, Texas, has the strength and size to take it to the hole and … Read more
Stand two steps from a basketball goal and look up. Drive as hard as you can through those two steps and jump as high as you can trying to touch the rim. National Scouting Report volleyball prospect Sydney Marks came within an inch. That’s an “approach touch” of 9 feet 11 in volleyball circles. Marks, a 6-0 … Read more
Anybody who has played basketball in this country knows that New York City is legendary for producing elite high school point guards. Bob Cousy, Kenny Smith, Stephan Marbury, Kenny Anderson, Pearl Washington, Nate Archibald, Mark Jackson, and countless others have landed on NCAA Division I rosters for decades. If a top-tier school wants the best … Read more
High school point guards aren’t expected to do it all, but they often do. They take care of the ball. Communicate with teammates. Sink open shots. Pass to open players. Drive and dish. And get back on defense to disrupt fast breaks. National Scouting Report 2017 basketball prospect Kayla Joyce, from Pleasant Valley High School … Read more
Tess Temple is never going to overwhelm opponents — nor college softball coaches — with her size. But the 5-foot-2 utility player will blow them away with her versatility, drive and competitiveness. A 2017 National Scouting Report prospect from Heber Springs (Ark.) High School, Temple plays every position except catcher. That spells flexibility for a … Read more
