National Scouting Report was well represented at the 75th annual National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention last week in Baltimore. More than a half-dozen NSR area directors and scouts, led by National Soccer Director Gil Barkey, interacted with college coaches and manned the NSR booth at the Baltimore Convention Center. More than 10,000 … Read more
“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” -Coach Vince Lombardi Is there a more iconic name in American sports than Lombardi? Arguably not. And when you are a Lombardi playing football, the inference people inevitably make is unavoidable. The name, after … Read more
In the biggest football game of his life Monday night, former National Scouting Report prospect O.J. Howard transformed from underused offensive talent to MVP of the College Football Playoff National Championship. Now, after catching five passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns in Alabama’s 45-40 victory over Clemson, the junior tight end must make the … Read more
National Scouting Report is well represented at the 93rd annual American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) convention this week in San Antonio. Ten NSR area directors and scouts, led by National Football Director Larry Perrin and National Director of Scouting Robert Cagle, have been mingling with college coaches and manning the NSR booth at the Henry … Read more
Glenn Stowe gets it. The 2016 National Scouting Report football prospect is not only a special athletic talent, but he understands the best way to go through life is by giving it your all, appreciating what you have and those around you, and giving back whenever the opportunity arises. Stowe was born into a home where an inconceivable … Read more
To U.S. college coaches, few nations are more esteemed than Australia for high-quality prospects in tennis, soccer and swimming. Now, 2016 National Scouting Report prospect Louise Richardson hopes to help her native country make a mark in field hockey or lacrosse. In Australia, the sports are nearly interchangeable for many young women. Both are booming Down Under and Richardson is accomplished in … Read more
Robert Cagle is beaming with pride this week. So are dozens of other National Scouting Report area directors and scouts. Why? Four former NSR football prospects will be playing for national championships in the next few days. Tight end O.J. Howard and offensive linemen Bradley Bozeman and Matt Womack will represent Alabama in the College … Read more
Katie Nash, a 2016 National Scouting Report basketball prospect, has figured out two key things about recruiting. First, coming from a small school in Indiana, the odds are stacked against her. South Knox High School, located on the outskirts of Vincennes, has only 400 students. Her senior class? Seventy-seven. Second, to be a highly desirable college … Read more
“I am committed to personal excellence, discipline and leadership on and off the field.” Sounds impressive. Well, Kennedy Manyika is an impressive young man. When Chuck Howard, Charlotte Metro area director for National Scouting Report, first heard about Manyika, he had his doubts about the 5-foot-10, 295-pound football defensive lineman and track and field thrower. … Read more
Mark Myers is a distance runner — a good one. When the National Scouting Report track and field prospect laces up his running shoes, he gives it everything every time. Few people dispute the dedication of competitive distance runners. They are a different breed. The hours spent training are innumerable. Their stamina is unquestioned. And … Read more
