Both the NCAA and the NAIA have a set of requirements that make an athlete academically eligible to play at the next level. For that reason, athletes need to pay close attention to their academic eligibility because it could affect their recruiting. Many athletes aren’t academically eligible to play in college because they don’t know … 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
For Immediate Release: BIRMINGHAM, AL ( Dec. 11, 2018) National Scouting Report (NSR), the oldest recruiting organization in the world, joined forces with Transpacific Volleyball and Marki recruiting (Marki) to help with volleyball recruiting in Hawaii. “First of all, we’re so excited to partner with the Transpacific Volleyball event. For years we’ve noticed the incredible athletic talent coming … Read more
The 2018 NFCA Convention The NFCA National convention is a prodigious event for NSR Softball every year. It puts in a unique position where we can intermingle with the college softball coaches, travel coaches, instructors, and leaders in our industry, without having the distractions that we have throughout the year at showcases and camps. It … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2018 Birmingham, Ala — The city of Chengdu China hosted the 2018 Forbes China Innovation Summit. Forbes invited and recognized the most innovative companies from around the world. National Scouting Report President Rusty Rigney was asked to be a V.I.P. speaker and panelist during the sports innovation session. Jim Yue … Read more
After a lot of discussions, the NCAA has voted to approve new D-I recruiting rules. These new rules will make the recruiting experience better for athletes by alleviating the pressure to commit early. The NCAA hopes that new D-I recruiting rules will make the decision process better for student-athletes. Over the years, there’s been a … Read more
College athletics. Being in recruiting for over three decades has taught NSR scouts an essential truth. There is a place for every high school student-athlete wanting to play college athletics. We have seen it over and over again in our 37 years of working with prospects and college coaches. Colleges recruit more than the All-Staters. They … Read more
NCAA D-I men’s basketball has expanded a key recruiting rule. Effective August 1 of this year, more people will be included in the group of individuals connected to NCAA D-I men’s basketball prospects. Previously, only parents, guardians, coaches and family members were considered within that circle. The updated rule, however, throws a net over anyone perceived … Read more
