NSR Female AOD: Taylor Yarborough, 5’9″ ’14 guard/forward, from Nation Ford High, South Carolina, with a 4.2 GPA

In her essay to college coaches, our Female Athlete of the Day, Taylor Yarborough, says, “I am passinate about the game and strive to improve my skills. I listen to my coaches and always have a winning attitude. Some of my strengths are my knowledge of the game, court awareness, aggressiveness and defense. I’m a … Read more

NSR Male AOD: Patrick Burton, soccer goalkeeper, in Caboolture, Queensland, Australia

We are pleased to present as our Male Athlete of the Day, Patrick Burton, from St. Columban’s College (High School) in Caboolture, Queensland, Australia.  Patrick, a 5’10” goalkeeper, carries a 3.0 GPA and plans to major in Media Studies.  With a very long list of accomplishments, Patrick offers college coach an extensive history in goal.  His NSR scouting report states, “On … Read more

What does a letter from a college coach really mean to a high school prospect? Everything…and nothing.

Prospects can be fooled into a false sense of security For the recruit and family, it’s exciting to know that a college coach has recognized them. Getting known is the first essential step for any prospect. Without that happening, the train never leaves the station. It simply sits motionless hour-after-hour, day-after-day, month-after-month. A recruiting letter … Read more