College Scouts are on the ground in Central Ohio.
Nia and the staff at NSR are dedicated to finding scholarship opportunities for athletes in Central Ohio that possess the talent, desire, and motivation to compete at the collegiate level. We provide athletic evaluations, academic guidance, and an in-depth education on the recruiting process. Upon successful evaluation and qualification into our program, National Scouting Report will provide the appropriate link between the student athlete and over 2,000 colleges and universities across the country.
NSR prides itself on having scouts on the ground across the country and around the world, checking out our prospects firsthand and making sure they are the quality athletes that we are proud to represent. If you see an NSR scout at your next event, be sure to ask them any questions you may have about college recruiting, and how NSR can help secure the futures of young athletes.
Parents, where are you in the recruiting process?
If you are a high school student athlete competing in any of the 32 men or women's NCAA sanctioned sports and want to continue playing at the college level, contact Nia today for a personal interview and evaluation. Call (201) 245-4902 or email ngrant@nsr-inc.com to discuss the options.
College Coaches, look to NSR for quality prospects.
If you are looking for high caliber student-athletes for scholarship and recruiting consideration, visit NSR's Prospect Search or request prospects on our Coaches' Request form based on your specific needs. Each athlete has been personally scouted, interviewed, measured against our strict qualifying standards, and recommended by NSR.
Do you need athlete information nationwide or internationally? Search our database. There are thousands of qualified prospects listed throughout the nation and in countries like Australia & South Africa. We maintain a video of each prospect and we will be glad to send you a copy free of charge. Call us toll-free at 1-800-354-0072.
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Nia Grant
ngrant@nsr-inc.comCell: (201) 245-4902
Nia Grant (Penn State ’15) is a decorated middle blocker turned coach and educator. A two-time NCAA national champion with Penn State (2013, 2014), she was a standout in the Big Ten and NCAA—earning All‑America and All‑Big Ten honors as a senior and consistently ranking among her team’s top in hitting and blocking throughout her collegiate career.Grant took her game international, competing professionally in Thailand, France, Germany, Poland, Japan, and making her mark in Italy’s top leagues. Her impact abroad was recognized when she was named Best Blocker in Germany’s Bundesliga (2018–19), and she continued her elite play through Athletes Unlimited and as a charter signee of the Grand Rapids Rise in the new Pro Volleyball Federation in 2024. Now shaping the next generation, Grant leads the volleyball and education programming at the Nia Grant Volleyball Academy. She’s also a sought-after camp leader throughout the country and internationally, where she brings elite-level experience and inspiration to youth athletes. Her latest projects focus on taking kids on international tours to gain exposure and life changing experience through sport. Her goal is to see as many kids get to college as she can!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Position: Middle Blocker / CoachHometown: Warren, OhioAlma Mater: Penn State University (Communications)🎓Collegiate Career (Penn State University, 2011–2015):* Helped lead Penn State to back-to-back NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championships in 2013 and 2014 under coach Russ Rose.* As a senior in 2014: Recorded a.458 hitting percentage, ranking second nationally and in the Big Ten, and earned unanimous All‑Big Ten honors and AVCA First Team All - America honors.* As a junior in 2013: Named to the AVCA All‑Northeast Region team and earned AVCA All‑America honorable mention, finishing fifth on the team with 208 kills and second with 38 aces; posted a .350 hitting percentage (5th in the Big Ten). * As a sophomore in 2012: Started all 36 matches at middle hitter, led Penn State in blocks (120 total, 0.97 per set), and posted 205 kills (.376 hitting percentage). * As a freshman in 2011: Started 32 matches, ranked second on the team with 107 blocks (0.91 per set), and totaled 151 kills (.346 hitting percentage). ---🏐 Professional Playing Career (2015–Present)* Began professional career in Thailand with Ayutthaya A.T.C.C. (2014–15), followed by Nantes Volleyball Club in France. * Competed in Germany with several top Bundesliga teams, including Allianz MTV Stuttgart (winning the DVV‑Pokal) and SC Potsdam, where she was recognized as the Best Blocker in the Bundesliga (2018–19) season. * Also played in Poland (BKS Bielsko‑Biała) and participated in Italy’s professional league as part of her European club trajectory. * Joined Athletes Unlimited Volleyball in the U.S. during the 2020–21 season, maintaining a high level of play within this dynamic league structure. * In 2023, signed with the Grand Rapids Rise from the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF), bringing over seven years of international professional experience and earning multiple club-level medals. ---🧑🏫 Coaching & Development Roles* Founder of the Nia Grant Volleyball Academy, offering elite-level instruction through camps and training programs. She has also partnered with organizations such as Granted Opportunities to coach aspiring youth athletes. Running camps across the country and internationally, she focuses on finding and developing talent to help athletes achieve their goals of playing at the next level.* Previous head coach and volleyball director at SPIRE Academy (OH) and Saint Benedicts Prep (NJ).* Previous assistant coach at Northeastern University in 2023.---