The finish line may be within sight You pay to play in America, even in youth sports. Whether it is a fee for the local little league or basketball team, community park soccer or gymnastics team, you pay. The families that want their athletes to go farther put out cash for travel and club teams, … Read more
The news which we had dreaded came yesterday as the NSR staff was wrapping up the day. Our dear friend and college coach liaison, Tommy Barnhill, had just passed away following a four-month-long and courageous battle with cancer. Tommy was a legend in the Alabama softball fastpitch community. He taught pitching lessons for 35 years … Read more
We are excited to introduce Ricky Wyatt as our Male Athlete of the Day. The 5’11”, 233-pound linebacker from Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana and carrying a 3.2 GPA has signed to play for Central Arkansas in Conway. His NSR scout is Clay Parker. Ricky has an extensive list of accolades including being named “Midseason Player … Read more
NSR is very pleased to announce that Morgan Parmer, a 2012 softball prospect from Handley High School in Roanoke, Alabama is our Female Athlete of the Day. Morgan has committed to play for Alabama Southern College in Thomasville. The 5’11” pitcher carries a 3.2 GPA and plans to study Physical Therapy. As a junior, she led her team … Read more
High school student-athletes are pressed to perform in the classroom as more emphasis and attention are placed on grades and test scores The NCAA will get its pound of flesh from you in the classroom if you have designs on playing Division I or II athletics. Today more than ever you must be conscious of what is … Read more
We are happy to present Jessica Larsen, a 2012 grad from Poway High School in Poway, California, as our Female Athlete of the Day. The 5’11” guard/forward has recently committed to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts. Jessica carries a very impressive 3.96 GPA and will major in Pre-Med. Her NSR scout, Dave Batzer, says of … Read more
Get over this major hump and you can be on your way Ah-ha! The question of the day: Do you really want to be a college student-athlete? Are you truly prepared for the demands on your time which college athletic programs typically require? High school athletes everywhere, like you, are sequestered in a bubble. Surrounded … Read more
The family summit is the bedrock for a recruiting road construction plan Of course you’ve heard the term “summit” as it relates to holding a meeting of import. While most often referred to in regard to international leaders gathering to discuss far reaching matters of the economy, human rights and security, at National Scouting Report … Read more
Our Male Athlete of the Day is Aaron Waltman, a baseball player from Mobile Christian School in Mobile, Alabama, who has committed to play for Blue Mountain State College in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. The pitcher/infielder was a multi-sport standout in high school, carring a 3.0 GPA. In his scouting report on Aaron, Coach Robert Cagle, NSR AD for … Read more
Our Female Athlete of the Day is Krystin Kubo, a 2012 softball player from Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, Hawaii. The 5’5″ outfielder carries a very impressive 4.0 GPA and will pursue Denistry. She recently signed to play for Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Her NSR scouting report speaks to her all-around abilities: “Krystin is a … Read more
