Being a college athlete has a ton of benefits. Not only does it allow you to continue playing the sport you love but it helps prepare you for the real world. In fact, the majority of former college athletes say that being part of a team helped prepare them for life after college. This is just … 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
Manners matter in college recruiting. And how prospects communicate with college coaches is at the top of the list. Coaches are busy people and their time is extremely valuable. So when they decide that a high school prospect might match their roster needs, coaches don’t hesitate to make initial contact via texts, private messages or emails. … Read more
There are a lot of college athletic scholarship options available to high school athletes. Most people think NCAA Division I schools are the only schools that can offer athletic scholarships. But that isn’t true at all. We’re not going to knock those institutions because they offer a lot of opportunities for student-athletes, even some former NSR … Read more
Verbally committing to a college or university is up for debate in its relevancy and importance. However, when athletes verbally commit it does mean something and they should stay true to their word. For many athletes and coaches, a verbal commit means something and holds some value. However, according to the NCAA, “A verbal commitment happens … Read more
NCAA recruiting terms and rules can be confusing and hard to figure out. However, to make it easier, we’ve compiled a list of the essential NCAA recruiting terms, and what they mean. Contact Period: NCAA rule: During a contact period, a college coach may have face-to-face contact with you or your parents, watch you compete, … Read more
A typical day for a college scout starts early in the morning, with phone calls to coaches, prospects and prospects’ parents. One of the greatest things about being an NSR college scout, getting close to prospects and their families during their road through the recruiting process. NSR scouts help their athletes any way they can, … Read more
Will early recruiting ever stop? The NCAA Division I Council just made some monumental approvals to new softball recruiting calendar, rules and guidelines, which are the first, of many steps, in that direction. In fact, 80% of Division I softball coaches agree to these rule proposals. As College Scouts, we have to wear many hats … Read more
The question, “How rare is a full-ride athletic scholarship?” depends on a lot of variables. But for the most part, the answer is pretty rare. Full-ride athletic scholarships aren’t that common unless you’re an incredible athlete, or you’re signing with an NCAA Division I head-count sport. These days, the percentage of high school athletes earning … Read more
Parents may think their child is a good athlete, but where’s the proof? The main reason college coaches don’t trust parents about their kids? It’s difficult for parents to be realistic and objective concerning their child’s abilities and skills. Many parents believe their child is the best athlete on the team and will be the next … Read more
