Social media is an amazing tool that has taken over the lives of many people. It is how people stay in touch with family and friends, stay on top of the news, instant communication, access a wealth of knowledge, and much more. Many young athletes honestly believe that social media is the best avenue to … Read more
The late, Coach John Wooden (former Men’s Basketball Coach at UCLA) was not only a winner, he was one of the best at “personal development”. He knew it was “people” who would help him achieve his goals. Whether people will admit it or not… most are starving for someone to break out of the pack … Read more
The past week has been one that most Americans won’t soon forget! For those of us that live in the sports community daily, it is a week that will NEVER be forgotten! The actions of the NBA to “suspend the season until further notice” has set in motion a tidal wave of reactions. The NCAA, … Read more
National Scouting Report, the most substantial on-the-ground scouting organization on the globe, tries to present college coaches with qualified student-athletes capable of thriving on the college level. Nowadays this also includes the athletes’ parents. There’s more to recruiting than that. There is also the question of whether the parents of those prospects are the type … Read more
If you hope to be recruited and play college sports, there are three mistakes you can’t afford to make in high school: 1. Thinking Grades Don’t Matter Grades should be your No. 1 priority! Don’t wait until your sophomore or junior year because that is too late. Coaches want athletes who can be successful in … Read more
Speed kills! We’ve all heard it, witnessed it, and yet – most in the recruiting process for softball still don’t understand one simple concept: speed alone, like any other aspect of recruiting, will not get you recruited! But Madilyn Giglio is more than just a rare 2.6 home to first… A huge congrats from all … Read more
College coaches rate it nearly as high as athleticism and academics. Which trait sits just below those most desirable talents? Well-preparedness. It is obvious to coaches, which athletes have put time and effort into preparing. When coaches see it, they know they have found an athletically and mentally mature prospect. What signs tip off a coach? … Read more
Parents’ actions can be the reason recruits lose NCAA college eligibility or force a college to self report an NCAA rules infraction. Watching NCAA coaches dodge parents at events would be comical if it wasn’t so serious. What parents do not understand is that coaches are avoiding parents for everyone’s sake. Coaches can lose their jobs … Read more
Baseball and softball obviously have a lot of things in common. But there is one thing these athletes take to a whole new level. Handshakes. Baseball and softball players handshakes are not your typical everyday high-five. Today is National High-Five Day, so it’s a good day to take a look at baseball and softball players handshakes. … Read more
In May of 2018 Hallie Siems was scouted, vetted, interviewed and chosen as a National Scouting Report college prospect. As a 2020 pitcher going into her Junior year of high school, in addition to being from a small town in rural Arkansas (Stuttgart, which is exactly two hours from the University of Memphis) mainly known … Read more
