Leadership by example is the most underrated trait in sports. From the beginning of athletics, athletes have fallen in behind those who work hardest. Those talking a big game yet are unwilling to put in the sweat equity might bring the bluster, noise and hype, but leadership? Not so much. Here’s a flash: When NSR scouts and college … Read more
Today, there are lots of softball prospects who decide not to play high school softball. It’s an ongoing discussion that will continue to evolve as the college softball recruiting world continues to evolve. When you ask the question of “how important is travel ball” in college softball recruiting, it’s huge. That’s not to say you … Read more
At National Scouting Report, our on-the-ground scouts are attending summer tournaments every weekend. You name the sport and our scouts are there watching prospects. Evaluating talent in person is the foundation of our 36-year success story. When NSR scouts observe young athletes, there are a plethora of things for which they are on the lookout. … 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
National Scouting Report scouts love meeting those high school student-athletes who possess focus, work ethic and a genuine sense of purpose. Abbey Jensen, a 2017 dual prospect – volleyball and basketball – from Kofa High School in Yuma, Ariz, has all three in abundance. However, what perhaps makes the 6’1″ Jensen so special is that when you watch her and … Read more
– By: Robby Wilson When you think about college athletic recruiting you like most, think about the common aspects including talent, character, academics, family support, regional preferences, intended major, “box”, etc. But without working in recruiting 24/7 like we scouts do, one of the most important aspects of recruiting that is often overlooked or not … Read more
We are extremely proud to introduce Ernesto Ruiz Bry as NSR’s International Tennis Scout. As a former Davis Cup player for Argentina and personal coach to such professional players as Mary Jo Fernandez, Guillermo Vilas, Cedric Piolin, Ronaldo Agenor and Claudo Mezzadri along with Argentina’s number one junior player, Augustin Savarino, Florida’s top junior Simon … Read more
Having grown up in the 1970’s and 80’s, rock music was the dominant music genre for most social circles and the band Journey was definitely one of the bands at the forefront. In 1979 Journey released its album titled Evolution and here it is more than 35 years later and my current life has me … Read more
It’s mid-March, most states are in High School softball season, and the college softball coaches are in season as well. Lately, I’ve had alot of prospects email/call lately asking if and how college softball coaches continue recruiting during their own season. It’s a big misconception that college softball coaches stop recruiting during their season. Does … Read more
Recruiting. One of the scariest words I ever heard as a softball player wanting to play at the next level. I had no idea where or even how to start and neither did my parents or my coaches. High school coaches always said, “If they are good enough, people will come.” As a high school … Read more
