We all know that great athlete who should have received an athletic scholarship to play in college but did not. The truth is that many athletes, parents and coaches buy into a very real and false leading myth: “If my kid is good enough the college coaches will find him/her.” The video above gives … Read more
The next step in your life deserves your full attention and participation. Taking college visits is a vital part of the college search for all students, but it’s especially important for athletes trying to decide where to continue their education and athletic career. Aspiring college athletes typically make their decision on which school to attend during … Read more
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
The recruiting process is constantly changing, and the pressure college coaches and athletes go through is unreal. Not very long ago I was a collegiate athlete. And just a few years before that, I was a high school athlete weaving my way through the recruiting process. It was very challenging. There were many times I … Read more
The junior college (JUCO) route is a viable option for prospects in some cases. Going JUCO sometimes carries a stigma, but that is an unfair assessment. We know because we see the opposite side of the argument win out every year with NSR prospects who thrive in the two-year athletic model. They consistently go on … Read more
Throughout 2017 National Scouting Report has been aggressively expanding its tennis recruiting game. With the help of tennis director, Tim Wilkison, NSR has been successful in this endeavor and is excited about his future of tennis recruiting. Wilkison is not an amateur when it comes to the sport. In fact, he has competed professionally in … 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
Many high school athletes dream of being recruited by college coaches and receiving scholarship offers. For that dream to turn into reality, we need to address some common myths about the college recruiting process. College athletics is multiplying thanks to organizations like the NCAA and the NAIA working to expand their programs. But why are … Read more
College recruits sometimes regret their decisions because they limited their options and didn’t choose the right school. Put aside the highest-level NCAA Division I prospects. It is absurd what they must endure to decide on a college. Consider instead those prospects who hear from maybe 10, 20 or 30 college programs. Those student-athletes are making … Read more
College coaches use something called a recruiting list when they’re on the recruiting trail. And if an athlete isn’t on it when they’re at an even then the likelihood of them being noticed is very slim. We hear this from prominent coaches all the time, “if you’re going to be good, they’ll find you. It doesn’t … Read more
