Do you know any high school seniors whom you thought would play college sports but were not recruited? Do you know any whom you thought would earn athletic scholarships, but received little or no money? Are you one of them? The NCAA’s early signing period begins next week. Thousands of high school seniors, including dozens … Read more
Blake Daniels won’t acknowledge it, but he is probably the best all-around athlete at Marked Tree High School. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the National Scouting Report prospect is one of the best all-around athletes in Arkansas. A three-sport standout, Daniels is a three-time all-state baseball player, an all-state golfer … Read more
Brendan Kennedy knows what it’s like to earn his place in a crowd. The youngest of eight children, Kennedy learned quickly that being part of a big family meant working hard for what he wanted. It also taught him the importance of being respectful of others and their aspirations, attributes which have served him well as a National … Read more
Laura Allen was a single parent of three and a school teacher when I met her as an NSR scout. It’s an experience I’ll never forget. Having seen me at several of her middle daughter’s basketball games, Laura had asked around about me and had discovered what I did for a living. Someone told her … Read more
Wow, what a football weekend! So many top teams went down this weekend. So much excitement across the nation. Nothing quite gets the fall going like crisp weather and smash mouth football. The first weekend in October was no disappointment. Football enthusiasts are no doubt recovering from their weekend of gridiron mania. Across the country, National Scouting Report was … Read more
The spotlight always shines on our sports stars. This coming weekend’s Super Bowl and the hype surrounding it personifies the way Americans go about deifying those at the top. But a closer view of the athletes in support roles at every level of athletics makes us realize that they are the ones providing the infrastructure … Read more
NCAA members could have packed their bags last Wednesday afternoon and the Association’s national conclave would have been considered a major success after just one day of meetings. By agreeing to permit Division I coaches in designated sports* to begin making initial contact with high school juniors on September 1, a full ten months sooner than was previously allowed, college recruiting’s gatekeeper … Read more
The key to being recruited to play college athletics is building strong, positive relationships with coaching staffs. Sounds simple, right? But in reality, it’s tough to do. Why is it tough? Because you first have to be identified. And sending an email or a profile package to a college coach isn’t enough to get the job … Read more
Windy City Classic “Scouted some very talented players last weekend at the Windy City Classic girls basketball showcase in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., and Waukegan, Ill. There were 34 teams from Wisconsin and 275 total, along with dozens of college coaches. It amazes me every time when I see college coaches herding around just a few … Read more
Our Uniquely Effective Approach Has Made Us the Standard Bearer for 32 Years National Scouting Report (NSR) is the world’s oldest high school scouting organization. NSR scouts do most of the initial work for college coaches by identifying legitimate college prospects. We do not accept every prospect because our reputation rides on our ability to provide … Read more
