College athletics in the United States have gone global. Every year, more and more international athletes are coming to the U.S. to chase the dream of playing college sports. And who can blame them? The opportunity to get an education while competing at a high level is something that doesn’t exist everywhere. For international athletes, … Read more
When families invest in travel or club sports, there’s often an expectation that these programs will be a direct pipeline to college scholarships. While travel and club teams can absolutely elevate an athlete’s playing time and competition level, it’s crucial to understand the actual role of the coach in this environment. The primary responsibility of … Read more
Baseball players are born to compete. We are always finding ways to get that competitive edge over our opponents. Through these uncertain times, that opponent has become ourselves and the player we want to be. It is easy to sit around and do nothing while you wait to find out what is going to happen … Read more
Official visits and even unofficial visits are a critical time for athletes in the recruiting process. How they go most times determines if the athlete will receive a scholarship offer. Visiting with a college coach and taking a tour of the university helps athletes figure out if the school is the right fit for them. … Read more
The clock is ticking… The NCAA’s regular signing period for football and soccer is just two months away. The regular signing period for all other sports is only four months from now. A small percentage of high school seniors signed National Letters of Intent during the NCAA’s early signing period in November. A small percentage … 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
Earning a college scholarship and March Madness have a lot in common. Over their high school careers, athletes face recruiting opponents every day. Many have no clue it’s going on but in fact, on the first day of their freshman year, athletes’ personal recruiting tournaments begin. See, athletes known to college coaches are in a … Read more
College is where life begins, are you choosing the right school for you? It’s important to be careful and thoughtful when deciding where you want to go to college. Besides degree programs, academic success, and finances, it’s vital that athletes take into consideration what’s going to prepare you to start your adult life. Sometimes with … Read more
There was a time when getting “the TROPHY” actually meant that you or your team won the championship. Winning the title equaled the prize. The Championship Trophy was that prize. Somewhere along the way, the decision was made that “everyone needs a trophy”. The truth is that some folks felt that everyone MUST get a … Read more
Hannah Towne had given up on scouting services! Then she met Sheila Thiery, a real life college scout for NSR. National Scouting Report is a college scouting and recruiting organization. Towne, a very talented volleyball player from Rochester, Indiana, was enrolled by her parents with a telemarketing scouting service, but something was awry – nothing … Read more
