Here’s a tip worth paying close attention to:  If you are a high school prospect, at any grade, get in the recruiting process now.  Waiting has no advantages.  None.  Nada.  Zilch.  Got it? Put it this way – what’s the harm in jumping in early? So, what is it we know that you don’t know?  … Read more

Following a stellar high school career at Oak Grove High School in Alabama, Kori Benson chose to attend Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, AL.  She declined several offers from NCAA and NAIA schools because Kori wanted to show high level DI programs that she had what it takes to play with the best in … Read more

As a high school athlete wanting to play sports at the college level, the decisions you make this summer could mean rising or falling on college recruiting depth charts.  Moreover, those same decisions could instantly cause your house of cards to crumble.  Make good calls in tough situations and you have a shot to climb and survive.  Make bad … Read more

Everything today is measurable in athletics.  And college coaches are sticklers for stats. As a high school athlete wanting to advance to the next level, there are plateaus to reach, particularly in terms of strength and speed, which place you in the sphere of recruiting consideration for each division.  You either fit into the DI, DII … Read more

Should ninth, eighth and even seventh graders tap into the powerful promotional machine that is National Scouting Report?  Absolutely.  Why?  It’s simple, really.  Name recognition is invaluable at those young ages. College coaches in every sport attend camps, tournaments, combines and showcases.  It’s the accepted way of evaluating as much talent as possible in one … Read more

The Summer of 2013 will be filled with camps, tournaments and other events for high school prospects to put all their talents on display for college coaches.  Regardless of age, this is a time to shine on some of the biggest stages. Summer camps on college campuses are set up for coaches to supplement their … Read more

Back-to-back no-hitters for senior Katie Lang   PLAYER OF THE WEEK: NSR softball prospect, Katie Lang, New Berlin Eisenhower. After sharing the No. 1 role the past two seasons, the senior is the Lions’ clear-cut go-to pitcher this year. “This is her time,” Eisenhower coach Jeff Setz said. Last week Lang made four starts and tossed … Read more

Here’s the problem – too much info from unreliable sources.  In college, athletic recruiting, hearsay is the bane of many families wanting desperately to get their athlete in a good position to be seen and recruited by college coaches.  What they hear on the tube is often watered down and only applicable to the highest … Read more