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National Letter of Intent

The Basics of the National Letter of Intent

February 2, 2020March 24, 2020 by NSR Staff
National Letter of Intent

Signing a national letter of intent, also know as NLI,  is an exciting time for many student-athletes. But before you sign on the dotted line make sure you are aware of what it means. The Basics of the National Letter of Intent Signing a National Letter of Intent is the first step for athletes solidifying … Read more

10 Questions About National Letters of Intent and NCAA Signing Periods

January 10, 2020March 24, 2020 by NSR Staff
NLI

Thousands of high school seniors will have seven days to sign a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division I and II institutions. Those who don’t sign during the early signing period will sign their NLI during the regular signing period for their sport. To help prospective student-athletes get ready to sign we’ve compiled … Read more

Division III Prospects Finally Have a Commitment Letter to Sign

December 17, 2019March 24, 2020 by NSR Staff
Division III prospects

NCAA Division III prospects have long felt shortchanged in not having an NCAA National Letter of Intent to sign. Forced to stand by as classmates and peers signed with Division I and Division II schools. It was uncomfortable, to say the least. Unfortunately, Division III prospects had nothing showing they had officially committed to their school. … Read more

Final NCAA Signing Period Starts Wednesday, April 12

April 10, 2017April 11, 2017 by NSR Staff
Recruiting List

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

If Coaches are Looking 4 or 5 Years Ahead, So Should You

January 10, 2017April 8, 2021 by NSR Staff

Coaches are looking ahead when it comes to recruiting. Many are looking four or five years ahead and evaluating athletes, from afar, before they can contact them. There is a nearly unrecoverable mistake most families make in recruiting. They wait too late to start the process. They think they are already in, but they aren’t. … Read more

Surprise, Surprise – Full Scholarships Rare in College Athletics

December 19, 2016December 19, 2016 by NSR Staff

Are you kidding me? NSR scouts hear that in every prospect interview. It is the reaction we get upon telling families that there are very few full athletic scholarships in college. Parents are aghast at the revelation. Prospects are stunned. But it is real. It is true. Nearly all college athletes are on scholarship packages … Read more

Early Signing Period Is Only The Beginning

October 13, 2016October 12, 2016 by NSR Staff

The early signing period for NCAA sports is quickly approaching. In less than one month, high school seniors in all sports except football, men’s and women’s soccer and men’s water polo can sign National Letters of Intent (NLI) with NCAA Division I and II colleges and universities from November 9-16. Of course, in order to … Read more

There’s still time for uncommitted 2016 prospects

April 13, 2016April 11, 2016 by NSR Staff

Today is the day thousands of high school seniors, including hundreds from National Scouting Report, will proudly slip on their favorite college T-shirt, take their seat behind a table, smile for the cameras and sign a National Letter of Intent on the first day of the NCAA’s regular signing period. High school athletes in more … Read more

NSR offers hope for unsigned 2016 prospects

November 19, 2015November 16, 2015 by NSR Staff

The NCAA’s one-week early signing period is officially over. Thousands of high school seniors, including dozens of National Scouting Report prospects, signed National Letters of Intent to play sports at NCAA Division I and II universities. But what about the thousands of high school seniors who didn’t sign early? Is there still hope for them? … Read more

5 reasons high school athletes are overlooked

November 6, 2015November 5, 2015 by NSR Staff

Do you know any high school seniors whom you thought would play college sports but were not recruited? Do you know any whom you thought would earn athletic scholarships, but received little or no money? Are you one of them? The NCAA’s early signing period begins next week. Thousands of high school seniors, including dozens … Read more

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