The final NCAA signing period starts the day after tomorrow, April 12. There will be a whole lot of happy high school seniors. Time to celebrate Signing parties will be held in gymnasiums and libraries across the U.S., as well as in many foreign countries. Families, teammates, friends and fans will join to celebrate. Parents … Read more
Springtime in college recruiting could not be a more exciting time. It combines the conclusion of one cycle and the renewal of yet another. We college scouts, involved in athletic recruiting every day, love it. There are signing periods, coaches filling next year’s rosters, prospects’ dreams realized (or not), and juniors gearing up for their … Read more
Press Release: HOUSTON, Texas — The National Professional Fastpitch organization the Scrap Yard Dawgs, announced an exclusive partnership with the recruiting organization National Scouting Report. This partnership will promote the growth of fastpitch softball throughout the state of Texas and its surroundings. “It’s a great opportunity for NSR to partner with these ladies, who have … Read more
Earning a college scholarship and March Madness have a lot in common. Over their high school careers, athletes face recruiting opponents every day. Many have no clue it’s going on but in fact, on the first day of their freshman year, athletes’ personal recruiting tournaments begin. See, athletes known to college coaches are in a … Read more
The NCAA has instituted an innovative way to assist D-III athletes through the NCAA Eligibility Center. What is the NCAA Eligibility Center? From its inception, the NCAA’s Eligibility Center, formerly known as the NCAA Clearinghouse, has been where Division I (D-I) and Division II-bound (D-II) high school student-athletes have gone to have their academic records … Read more
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), is a collegiate athletics organization of small athletic programs dedicated to character-driven student-athletes. Some basic things separate the NAIA from the NCAA, and other organizations. The most significant difference between the organizations is the NAIA summer recruiting showcases. The NAIA summer showcases are one-day recruiting events that help high school … Read more
At every NCAA level, football rules are changing to make the game safer for athletes. In March, the NCAA Football Rules Committee sat down and proposed rule changes for the 2017 football season. Many rules were discussed, but three rule changes will more than likely be seen this upcoming season. However, the rule changes will … Read more
NSR football scout, Chase Cartwright, is heading to Baltimore, Maryland to be a quarterback for the Arena Football League’s newest team, the Baltimore Brigade. Cartwright’s football career began with the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks in 2010. During his time at NAU, he threw for 2,809 yards with 23 touchdowns and seven interceptions. As a sophomore, … Read more
College is where life begins, are you choosing the right school for you? It’s important to be careful and thoughtful when deciding where you want to go to college. Besides degree programs, academic success, and finances, it’s vital that athletes take into consideration what’s going to prepare you to start your adult life. Sometimes with … Read more
The NCAA approved a study in 2014 to explore the effects of concussions on athletes. Here are their findings, so far: Student-athletes removed from play immediately after suffering a concussion return to play roughly two days faster than those who continue to play after the injury. Student-athletes hesitant to report concussions are not only doing more … Read more
