National Scouting Report

In a Nutshell, What It Takes to be Recruited

September 11, 2014September 11, 2014 by Robby Wilson

You hear it all the time. From your neighbor, from a teammate, from a cousin’s friend that heard it from a college player they once knew. It seems these days that since the college softball recruiting process is getting earlier and earlier as well as getting more competitive by the day, everyone continuously seeks … Read more

National Scouting Report and News-Press Media Group: Football Players of the Week 1

September 7, 2014September 7, 2014 by Susan Cagle

National Scouting Report and The News-Press Media Group have teamed to name Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for the 2014 high school football season for Lee and Collier counties in South Florida.

For week 1 the winners are South Fort Myers QB Keith Smith and Naples LB Max Joseph.

Week 1 Offensive Player of the Week is QB Keith Smith of South Fort Myers – Lee County Florida threw for 335 yards with 20 completions of 30 attempts for 3-T.D.’s and ran for 1 TD…Great game Keith!
Go HERE to see Keith receive his award from NSR’s Scott Hills.

Week 1 Defensive Player of the Week is LB Max Joseph of Naples High School – Collier County Florida had 15 tackles (2 for losses) , 2 caused fumbles (with 1 recovered) Defense only allowed 50 yards rushing with 27 attempts. Great game Max!
Go HERE to see Max receive his award from NSR’s Scott Hills.

Football Recruiting : What is the Truth?

September 5, 2014 by Susan Cagle

Most people, some time over the next week, will be watching some football! Whether you are catching a college game on Thursday night, a high school game Friday night or a multiplicity of college games on Saturday followed by a professional game on Sunday – most of us are affected by football on some level … Read more

Athletes Must Be Recognized!

September 4, 2014September 4, 2014 by Susan Cagle

High school athletes all over the country and even world, dream of playing their sport in College. Sadly, many of these athletes will NEVER get recognized by colleges to begin their recruiting process. This lack of recognition does not necessarily reflect negatively on the individual athlete’s abilities but rather on the limitations of the colleges. … Read more

Why Should I Participate in Collegiate Athletics?

September 3, 2014September 3, 2014 by Susan Cagle

At National Scouting Report we make it our goal to help our athletes play at the next level. With about a 96% success rate, our athletes have the opportunity to play their sport in college. The dreams that many of these young athletes have come to fruition while we promote them and their abilities to … Read more

National Scouting Report Showcase in Daytona Beach

August 22, 2014August 27, 2014 by Susan Cagle

Dave Johnson, NSR scout in North Central Florida is back at it again. In 2005, after a National Scouting Report National Meeting, Dave Johnson decided to go back to his territory and begin a showcase. Dave went to talk with Chuck Baylor at Daytona State College. Chuck was the softball coach at the time, he … Read more

National Scouting Report National Meeting – Success

August 18, 2014 by Susan Cagle

The 2013 National Scouting Report National Meeting finally arrived last week in Panama City Beach, Florida. NSR scouts from all over the United States and Puerto Rico gathered at the Bay Pointe Resort for this much anticipated event. Every year this National Scouting Report event draws NSR college athletic scouts from all around the country … Read more

Gulf Coast Exposure Camp 2014 – Got Softball?

August 4, 2014August 11, 2014 by Susan Cagle

National Scouting Report is on the ground scouting! The Gulf Coast Exposure Camp in Gulfport, Mississippi is scheduled for August 16-17, 2014. This is the third year for this GREAT individual skills showcase and live game situation camp. On Saturday the ladies will participate in the individual skills portion and then on Sunday, the coaches split … Read more

Pass, Set, Kill : National Scouting Report Scouts The Volleyball Festival

July 29, 2014July 30, 2014 by Susan Cagle

National Scouting Report is on the ground scouting! June 25th through the 29th was an exciting few days. The 30th Annual Volleyball Festival was held in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. The four story venue was spectacular and perfect for such an awesome event. The Festival boasts a rich history of amazing … Read more

Tweet raises important issue and lesson for high school athletes about use of alcohol

May 12, 2014May 27, 2014 by Alan Parham

Over the weekend, an interesting tweet came across my Twitter account. The first thing that caught my attention was that it was a re-tweet from Missy Tiber. Coach Tiber was the head women’s basketball coach at Belmont Abbey College near Charlotte, N.C., when I was an NSR scout. I visited the Belmont Abbey campus numerous … Read more