Bear Bryant and Dean Smith are undeniably two of college sports greatest coaches. Each is legendary. Yet, within a few years of one another, they had hit a wall with their programs. That wall? Segregation. Changes were needed and they knew it. The ensuing decisions they made would make history, forever altering the landscape of Southern … Read more
Team moms are the unsung heroines in youth sports. They do the peripheral work a coach has no time for. They assist in ways few people would undertake. And they do it all with a smile and a hug for the young athletes they so dutifully and lovingly serve. The Ultimate Doers Team moms work … Read more
Free throw shooting in basketball. Why is it so tough to consistently do well? After all, a player is standing still, 15 feet away from a non-moving target, holding the ball and with nobody defending. Why are so many players simply awful at this essential skill of the game? Since you asked, I have a couple … Read more
Basketball recruiting in April is big, if not enormous, for college coaches and high school prospects. Two crucial weekends Two weekends, in particular, present outstanding opportunities. From April 21-23 and 28-30, special individual and team showcase events happen across the United States. Consequently, that is when things get serious in basketball recruiting. Coaches see large … Read more
The 2017 National Football League draft will begin tonight with the first round picks starting at 8:00 p.m., EST. Over the years there have been many memorable moments. Some draft picks have turned out to be epic fails, while others are great NFL draft steals. We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 NFL draft … Read more
University of Alabama tight end, O.J. Howard, is gearing up for the 2017 NFL draft. Howard stands 6 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 251 pounds, and is an exceptionally gifted athlete. His stats at Alabama and the impact he made in the 2015 National Championship game alone have propelled him to be a top NFL … Read more
New NCAA football rules announced April 14 signal course changes in the FBS’s handling of camps, practices and recruiting. The rules primarily address these Association’s concerns: Prospects’ well-being during recruiting Players’ safety Players’ health Coaches? They get some relief on the front end of recruiting. However, they will be hard-pressed to get the same work … Read more
The final NCAA signing period starts the day after tomorrow, April 12. There will be a whole lot of happy high school seniors. Time to celebrate Signing parties will be held in gymnasiums and libraries across the U.S., as well as in many foreign countries. Families, teammates, friends and fans will join to celebrate. Parents … Read more
Springtime in college recruiting could not be a more exciting time. It combines the conclusion of one cycle and the renewal of yet another. We college scouts, involved in athletic recruiting every day, love it. There are signing periods, coaches filling next year’s rosters, prospects’ dreams realized (or not), and juniors gearing up for their … Read more
Press Release: HOUSTON, Texas — The National Professional Fastpitch organization the Scrap Yard Dawgs, announced an exclusive partnership with the recruiting organization National Scouting Report. This partnership will promote the growth of fastpitch softball throughout the state of Texas and its surroundings. “It’s a great opportunity for NSR to partner with these ladies, who have … Read more
