8 Things To Do When Meeting A College Coach

At National Scouting Report, we constantly encourage our prospects to build relationships with college coaches. There are a number of ways we instruct prospects to initiate contact and remain in touch with college coaches, although coaches are severely limited to when and how they can make contact with prospects.  But make no mistake, abiding by recruiting … Read more

Textured lives make prospects more attractive to college coaches

The most successful college prospects, those with multiple offers, build textured lives. Whether that texture is derived from their involvement in art, music or cultural events, outdoor activities, community volunteering or part-time work, these types of athletes are special to college coaches. Coaches know that these prize recruits with multi-layered resumes will add far more to … Read more

How young athletes can beat the summer heat

Heat can devastate young athletes unaccustomed to performing in high temperatures. Especially at risk are athletes working out or playing for extended periods in facilities without air conditioning such as school gymnasiums or when practicing or playing under the direct sun. While recent statistics are unavailable, it has become all too commonplace to hear of young athletes … Read more

Does the NCAA deserve all the bashing?

Few organizations in America are more scrutinized than the NCAA. Controversy constantly follows the nation’s premier college athletic governing body. With nearly every decision handed down, particularly those which place sanctions on member schools whose athletic teams and programs have recklessly hydroplaned, the NCAA comes under fire. Seldom are its enforcement efforts universally lauded. Sometimes the criticism seems justified. Other … Read more