National Scouting Report Softball Combines have become a big part of my weekends lately. We have a blast being able to get free metrics done for athletes wanting to play in college. At the same, we get to evaluate their talents. Having been a pitcher all my life, I, of course, work the pitching station. … Read more
Several weeks ago, the whole world got turned upside down with COVID-19 and the impact on the world, the nation, and the Spring sports community, including softball. And as families and college prospects learn to adjust at home, they’re no longer able to go to team practice…they can’t go to their normal lessons 2-3 times … Read more
As a softball player you are programmed to persevere. If you are going through a slump, you keep swinging. If you are having trouble hitting your spots, you keep pitching. This same mindset is what will get you through the recruiting process as you experience the effects of COVID-19. The players who dream of playing … Read more
Official visits and even unofficial visits are a critical time for athletes in the recruiting process. How they go most times determines if the athlete will receive a scholarship offer. Visiting with a college coach and taking a tour of the university helps athletes figure out if the school is the right fit for them. … Read more
The recruiting process is tough. It’s difficult to know if a college coach is interested in you or not You may get personal letters from a college coach inviting you to a camp, combine, or just telling you they have received your videos. But that doesn’t show whether or not a college coach is interested … Read more
When most prospects think about the phrase “communicating with a college coach,” their immediate thought goes to emails. And if you ask any one of them, they likely will tell you they’ve written a million of them with little to no response. Some prospects assume they aren’t responding because of the NCAA’s contact rules. However, … Read more
College recruiting starts earlier and earlier every year, especially for softball. No college coach likes recruiting early. But most realize they must in order to “keep up with the Joneses” when it comes to recruiting. Right now, a Top-25 NCAA Division I softball program likely already has eighth-graders committed and, inevitably, has some seventh-graders offered. However, … 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
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
National Scouting Report is your reliable, accurate source for NCAA rules. Today we will cover three new softball rules. This season the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, PAC-12 and Southeastern conferences are mandated to experiment with three new pace-of-play rules during conference play, but only during the regular season. All other conferences, regardless of division, may … Read more
