The late, Coach John Wooden (former Men’s Basketball Coach at UCLA) was not only a winner, he was one of the best at “personal development”. He knew it was “people” who would help him achieve his goals. Whether people will admit it or not… most are starving for someone to break out of the pack … Read more
Speed kills! We’ve all heard it, witnessed it, and yet – most in the recruiting process for softball still don’t understand one simple concept: speed alone, like any other aspect of recruiting, will not get you recruited! But Madilyn Giglio is more than just a rare 2.6 home to first… A huge congrats from all … Read more
College coaches rate it nearly as high as athleticism and academics. Which trait sits just below those most desirable talents? Well-preparedness. It is obvious to coaches, which athletes have put time and effort into preparing. When coaches see it, they know they have found an athletically and mentally mature prospect. What signs tip off a coach? … Read more
It’s every college softball recruit’s worst fear…what if I commit and there’s a coaching change? Will they honor my offer and commitment? Will I want to stay committed to playing for the new coach? Will I still have the opportunities I had previously if the coach I committed to leaves my senior year (of high … Read more
In May of 2018 Hallie Siems was scouted, vetted, interviewed and chosen as a National Scouting Report college prospect. As a 2020 pitcher going into her Junior year of high school, in addition to being from a small town in rural Arkansas (Stuttgart, which is exactly two hours from the University of Memphis) mainly known … Read more
Austin Hays is putting together quite the highlight reel since being called up to the majors. The Baltimore Orioles Center Fielder and former NSR Baseball prospect lit up the scoreboard against the Toronto Blue Jays this week with a rookie record-setting five RBI performance. Hays didn’t just make an impact at the plate. He made … Read more
American sports fans will witness a phenomenon over the next two decades. Athletics at every level of competition will soar with youth sports leading the way. At no time in history will we have seen the number of stellar performances by high school athletes. Evaluating high-school-age prospects gives NSR scouts binoculars into the future. What we are … Read more
The American Football Coaches Association hosts a national convention every year with the goal to improve football coaches through education, interaction, and networking. This convention is one of the largest networking events for college football, with more than 6000 coaches attending the four-day event every second week in January. This year, like every year, National Scouting Report … Read more
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association held their annual Coaches Clinic in Elizabeth, Indiana January 6-7, 2017. National Scouting Report was there mingling and networking with high school and travel ball coaches from all over the Midwest. At the NFCA Coaches Clinic NSR scouts Robby Wilson, Stephen Hearon, and Sara Rondeau were able to meet with … Read more
Two of the best teams in college football will compete tonight for the title of national champion and three of those athletes were once National Scouting Report recruits. Alabama football players, O.J. Howard, Bradley Bozeman and Matt Womack will be playing in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship at 8:00 p.m. (ET) against No. … Read more
