{"id":11659,"date":"2016-08-24T04:30:55","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T09:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/?p=11659"},"modified":"2016-08-29T16:45:01","modified_gmt":"2016-08-29T21:45:01","slug":"how-to-be-a-successful-college-scout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/how-to-be-a-successful-college-scout\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Be A Successful College Scout"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col-md-7 thumbnail\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/college-scouting-careers?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=careers-blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-11797\" src=\"\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/scout-with-stopwatch-1024x441.jpg\" alt=\"nsr-scout-with-stop-watch\" width=\"1024\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/scout-with-stopwatch-1024x441.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/scout-with-stopwatch-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/scout-with-stopwatch-768x331.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/scout-with-stopwatch.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 pull-right\">\n<form class=\"sky-form boxed\" action=\"\/career-application\" method=\"get\">\n<header>Potential Scouts: Apply Here!<\/header>\n<fieldset>\n<section class=\"col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"scoutlocation\">Where You&#8217;d Like to Scout:<\/label><br \/>\n<select id=\"scoutlocation\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"scoutlocation\" data-validation=\"required\" data-validation-error-msg=\"Please select an option\"><option disabled=\"disabled\" selected=\"selected\" value=\"\">&#8211; Select One &#8211;<\/option><option value=\"1\">Domestic (inside the U.S.)<\/option><option value=\"2\">International (outside the U.S.)<\/option><\/select><br \/>\n<label class=\"control-label\" for=\"sport\">Your Primary Sport of Interest:<\/label><br \/>\n<select id=\"sport\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"sport\" data-validation=\"required\" data-validation-error-msg=\"Please select an option\"><option value=\"\">&#8211; Select One Sport &#8211;<\/option><option value=\"Baseball\">Baseball<\/option><option value=\"Cheerleading\">Cheerleading<\/option><option value=\"Mens Basketball\">Mens Basketball<\/option><option value=\"Womens Basketball\">Womens Basketball<\/option><option value=\"Equestrian\">Equestrian<\/option><option value=\"Field Hockey\">Field Hockey<\/option><option value=\"Football\">Football<\/option><option value=\"Golf\">Golf<\/option><option value=\"Gymnastics\">Gymnastics<\/option><option value=\"Ice Hockey\">Ice Hockey<\/option><option value=\"Lacrosse\">Lacrosse<\/option><option value=\"Soccer\">Soccer<\/option><option value=\"Softball\">Softball<\/option><option value=\"Swimming and Diving\">Swimming and Diving<\/option><option value=\"Tennis\">Tennis<\/option><option value=\"Track and Cross Country\">Track and Cross Country<\/option><option value=\"Volleyball\">Volleyball<\/option><option value=\"Wrestling\">Wrestling<\/option><\/select><br \/>\n<label class=\"control-label\" for=\"lead_origin\">How did you hear about us?<\/label><br \/>\n<select id=\"lead_origin\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"lead_origin\" data-validation=\"required\" data-validation-error-msg=\"Please select an option\"><option value=\"\">&#8211; Select One &#8211;<\/option><option value=\"Zip Recruiter\">Zip Recruiter<\/option><option value=\"Work in Sports\">workinsports.com<\/option><option value=\"Jobs in Sports\">jobsinsports.com<\/option><option value=\"Facebook\">Facebook<\/option><option value=\"Linkedin\">Linkedin<\/option><option value=\"NSR Scout (referral)\">NSR Scout (referral)<\/option><option value=\"Former NSR Athlete (referral)\">Former NSR Athlete (referral)<\/option><option value=\"Google\">Google \/ online search<\/option><option value=\"other\">Other<\/option><\/select><\/section>\n<section class=\"col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">Seeking Full or Part Time Employment?<br \/>\n<label><input id=\"optionsRadios1\" name=\"fullorparttime\" type=\"radio\" value=\"full-time\" \/> Full-time<\/label><br \/>\n<label><input id=\"optionsRadios2\" name=\"fullorparttime\" type=\"radio\" value=\"part-time\" \/> Part-time<\/label><\/section>\n<section class=\"col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">Interested in scouting opportunities?<br \/>\n<label><input id=\"optionsRadios1\" name=\"scoutops\" type=\"radio\" value=\"yes\" \/> Yes<\/label><br \/>\n<label><input id=\"optionsRadios2\" name=\"scoutops\" type=\"radio\" value=\"no\" \/> No<\/label><\/section>\n<section class=\"col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">Are you currently employed?<br \/>\n<label><input id=\"optionsRadios3\" name=\"employed\" type=\"radio\" value=\"yes\" \/> Yes<\/label><br \/>\n<label><input id=\"optionsRadios4\" name=\"employed\" type=\"radio\" value=\"no\" \/> No<\/label><\/section>\n<section class=\"col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">Interested in ownership \/ licensee opportunities?<br \/>\n<label><input id=\"optionsRadios5\" name=\"ownershipops\" type=\"radio\" value=\"yes\" \/> Yes<\/label><br \/>\n<label><input id=\"optionsRadios6\" name=\"ownershipops\" type=\"radio\" value=\"no\" \/> No<\/label><\/section>\n<\/fieldset>\n<footer><button class=\"btn btn-primary col-xs-5 col-sm-3 col-md-5\" type=\"submit\">Submit<\/button><\/footer>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<p>A\u00a0unique combination\u00a0of traits\u00a0is required to be a successful National Scouting Report scout. Ours is a specialized business\u00a0and having previously stepped onto a diamond, field, court, pool deck, pitch or ice as a player, coach or dedicated fan does not guarantee success.<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, the outward, basic set of skills is\u00a0not all that unusual or tough to master:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend high school, club and travel team events.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain and further develop college coach relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Forge friendships with coaches on all levels.<\/li>\n<li>Identify\u00a0talent.<\/li>\n<li>Qualify athletes athletically and academically.<\/li>\n<li>Educate families on NCAA\/NAIA recruiting rules and recruiting process.<\/li>\n<li>Interview qualified student-athletes.<\/li>\n<li>Introduce NSR&#8217;s promotional programs to families.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct recruiting seminars.<\/li>\n<li>Track prospects through their high school careers.<\/li>\n<li>Guide families through the recruiting process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a result of these efforts, <strong>over 95% of NSR athletes receive scholarship offers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Sounds easy, right? However, it takes a special individual to master the NSR scout training and go change lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In fact, most onlookers see NSR scouts and say, &#8220;I wish I had that job.&#8221; Well, there&#8217;s more to being a great college scout for National Scouting Report.<\/p>\n<p>NSR\u2019s best scouts\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0the ones that make a very good living at this work\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0combine an exceptional work ethic with extraordinary\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">people skills, communication skills and outstanding<\/span>\u00a0organizational skills. These are people whose personal pride, drive and instincts will not allow them to be anything but winners. They are compulsive about details, persistent in achieving their goals, and see obstacles as opportunities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">NSR&#8217;s top scouts possess unique backgrounds and experience. The best NSR scouts have playing and coaching experience in their sport(s) of expertise. Many NSR scouts have business backgrounds that required them to interact with people daily. The most successful\u00a0scouts have a relentless drive and self determination to succeed. These scouts thrive in helping young athletes attain their dream of playing in college.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11665\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11665\" style=\"width: 288px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/college-scouting-careers?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=careers-blog\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11665\" src=\"\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Robby-Wilson-3-286x300.jpg\" alt=\"NSR area director Robby Wilson, right, is a highly successful member of NSR.\" width=\"298\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Robby-Wilson-3-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Robby-Wilson-3.jpg 573w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NSR National Softball Director,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/college-scouts\/136\/robby-wilson\">Robby Wilson<\/a> (right) lives in Arkansas\u00a0and is a highly successful member of NSR.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The schedule of an NSR Scout is not one that is of a timid, disorganized or lazy person. It is the schedule of someone who loves the work and does what it takes to find, enroll and help kids and their families.<\/p>\n<p>Being an NSR scout is hard work. Some people don&#8217;t have the intestinal fortitude\u00a0to work that hard. For those who\u00a0do, the work is challenging, yes, but with no day being like another, the multitude of responsibilities and activities can be a perfect fit and career choice.<\/p>\n<p>There is no halfway with NSR. You are either all in or you are in the way.<\/p>\n<p>Can you handle it?<\/p>\n<p>The rewards of being a successful NSR scout are soul-reaching, life-altering and eternally worthwhile. If you have what it takes and can prove that you do, apply to be part of the NSR team. We want to talk to you.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-danger btn-lg\" style=\"color: #fff !important; margin-bottom: 50px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/career-application-location?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=careers-blog\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here! Apply to Be a Scout!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Potential Scouts: Apply Here! Where You&#8217;d Like to Scout: &#8211; Select One &#8211;Domestic (inside the U.S.)International (outside the U.S.) Your Primary Sport of Interest: &#8211; Select One Sport &#8211;BaseballCheerleadingMens BasketballWomens BasketballEquestrianField HockeyFootballGolfGymnasticsIce HockeyLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimming and DivingTennisTrack and Cross CountryVolleyballWrestling How did you hear about us? &#8211; Select One &#8211;Zip Recruiterworkinsports.comjobsinsports.comFacebookLinkedinNSR Scout (referral)Former NSR Athlete (referral)Google \/ &#8230; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/how-to-be-a-successful-college-scout\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[31,826,57,320,828,222,827,245],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11659"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11659"}],"version-history":[{"count":70,"href":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11659\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14861,"href":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11659\/revisions\/14861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nsr-inc.com\/scouting-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}