Scout Command Center

The numbers behind the results

Work the Activity Standard

These are minimum activity targets. More quality conversations create more opportunities.

PROSPECTING TIME90focused minutes per day

Monday through Saturday. Research athletes, send first contacts and complete follow-ups.

NEW ATHLETES FOUND15per day / 90 per week

FIRST CONTACTS10per day / 60 per week

FOLLOW-UPS5per day / 30 per week

REAL CONVERSATIONS2+per day / 12+ per week

WEEKLY RESULT

5completed CPRs1scheduled evaluation

The formula: 9 focused prospecting hours + 90 athletes researched + 60 first contacts + 30 follow-ups + 12 or more real conversations = the activity needed to produce the weekly result.

What we represent

Grassroots recruiting. Real scouts. National reach.

We are a grassroots recruiting network of trained and certified scouts. We identify athletes, gather accurate information and help deliver qualified prospects to college coaches across the nation. We do not lead with a company pitch. We lead with the athlete, the opportunity and the evaluation process.

Execute the assignment

The Scout Workflow

Scouting ends at the confirmed handoff. Closing begins after that.

01

Find athletes

Search every source

Use social media, rosters, schools, coaches, trainers, events, camps, combines and referrals.

02

Open the door

Start a real conversation

Ask juniors and seniors about offers. Ask younger athletes if they want to play at the next level.

03

Direct the athlete

Send your assigned CPR link

Tell the athlete to complete the College Prospect Report so they can be evaluated for scholarship opportunities.

04

Follow through

Get a definite outcome

Follow up until the report is completed, the athlete needs help, or the athlete gives you a clear no.

05

Bring in the family

Connect with the parent

Make sure the parent or guardian understands the next step and is part of the conversation.

06

Schedule evaluation

Send the evaluation page

After the report is completed, send the family to the College Scholarship Opportunity Evaluation page.

07

Confirm and hand off

Finish your assignment

Confirm the athlete and every decision maker scheduled. The evaluation specialist takes over from there.

Master prospecting

Leave No Stone Unturned

SM

Social media

X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Hudl posts, tagged highlights and recruiting hashtags.

TR

Team rosters

High school, club, AAU, JUCO, travel team and tournament websites.

CT

Coaches and trainers

Build relationships with coaches, trainers, gym owners and skill instructors.

EV

Live events

Games, camps, combines, showcases, tournaments, meets and seminars.

SC

Schools

Athletic directories, schedules, local programs, school pages and coaching staffs.

RF

Referrals

Athletes, parents, alumni, friends, coworkers and your personal network.

Communicate with confidence

Overcome the Objection Without Selling

Answer the question, bring the conversation back to the athlete and move to the next step.

01Who are you?+

I am a trained and certified College Recruiting Scout. I help identify athletes for college coaches across the nation who are looking for prospects every day.

02Is this a recruiting service?+

Right now, I am not asking you to purchase anything. My job is to identify potential college athletes and get the information needed for an evaluation.

03How much does it cost?+

My role is not pricing or enrollment. The first step is completing the College Prospect Report and determining where the athlete stands.

04Can you guarantee a scholarship?+

No legitimate scout can guarantee an offer or scholarship. We create opportunities by helping qualified athletes get properly evaluated, prepared and seen.

05I already have a recruiting profile.+

A profile stores information. Evaluation and personal communication help determine fit, gaps and the next actions needed to create real coach conversations.

06My coach handles my recruiting.+

That is a good resource. We do not replace coaches. We add another team of trained scouts working to help connect qualified athletes with college opportunities.

07I am already going to camps.+

Camps can help when the right schools already know who you are. The evaluation helps determine which camps match your level and recruiting needs.

08I need to talk to my parents.+

Absolutely. Bring them into the conversation now. The athlete and every decision maker must attend the evaluation together.

The scout rule:Never argue. Never pressure. Never promise. Answer clearly, ask the next question and keep the athlete moving.

Follow-up discipline

Every Prospect Needs a Next Action

A prospect is not lost because they need follow-up. They are lost when the follow-up stops.

01Athlete identified

Begin outreach today

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02Contact attempted

Use another channel and set follow-up

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03Conversation started

Ask the correct doorway question

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04CPR link sent

Confirm receipt and set a deadline

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05CPR incomplete

Remind, help and follow through

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06CPR completed

Contact the athlete and parent

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07Evaluation page sent

Follow up until scheduled or declined

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08Evaluation scheduled

Confirm attendance and hand off

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You will build and maintain your own prospect sheet during training. Every athlete must have a current status, a follow-up date and a clear next action.

Know your role

You are a College Recruiting Scout.

You identify athletes for college coaches who are looking every day. You create conversations, direct qualified athletes to complete the College Prospect Report and help families take the required next step.

Your finish lineThe athlete and every decision maker have scheduled the College Scholarship Opportunity Evaluation.

The Handoff Line

Scouts scout. Closers close.

No family evaluation
No service presentation
No pricing or payment
No enrollment
No onboarding
No scholarship guarantees

Once the appointment is confirmed, update your records and hand the family to the evaluation specialist.

Performance

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Training and support

Use the Right Resource

CS

Communication System

Doorway questions, outreach language, follow-ups and parent conversations.

Open resource →SH

Scout Hub

Training, playbooks, film room, recruiting education and policies.

Open resource →BG

BAND Group

Company communication, announcements and team support.

Open BAND →1:1

Coach Esprit

Schedule focused coaching when you need direct support.

Schedule meeting →

Field and Digital Prospecting Playbook

How to Find Athletes

When your usual search runs dry, change the source—not the mission.

Say this word for word“I am a National Scout whose job is to match qualified high school athletes with college coaches across the country.”

Football

Search position abbreviations, measurables, camp results, all-district lists, 7-on-7 rosters, Hudl links and game film.

2027 QB Houston hudl • 2028 OL 6'4 Texas

Basketball

Search AAU teams, circuit events, tournament schedules, stat leaders, mixtapes, varsity rosters and position/class.

2027 PG Texas highlights • AAU roster girls basketball

Baseball

Search travel programs, Perfect Game/PBR profiles, showcases, velocity, exit velocity and all-district teams.

2027 RHP Texas 88 mph • uncommitted catcher

Softball

Search travel organizations, brackets, showcase rosters, pitching velocity, pop time and position posts.

2028 softball SS Texas • uncommitted pitcher

Volleyball

Search club rosters, qualifiers, stat leaders, position, height, approach touch and class-year posts.

2027 OH 5'10 Texas • club volleyball roster

Soccer

Search ECNL/GA/MLS NEXT and club rosters, showcases, position, highlights, all-district teams and ID events.

2027 midfielder Texas highlights • ECNL roster

You are not there as a fan. You are there as a scout.

Dress professionally in approved Pro 7/Scout attire. Bring your phone, notes and a way to capture names.
Stand in a visible neutral area near traffic flow—not buried in the stands or inside restricted team areas.
Position yourself where people can see you but must physically get up or walk over to speak with you.
Watch warmups, size, movement, effort, communication, body language and game impact. Record jersey number and team.
Use breaks, halftime and after the event. Never interrupt coaching, competition, injury care or a private family moment.

The short approach

Use the exact identity statement. Ask the doorway question, get the athlete/parent name and contact information, explain the CPR as the next step, and move on. This is not a sideline presentation.

Work the event

Review schedules first. Identify multiple teams and time slots. Walk between games, scout both teams and set a prospect goal before entering.

Keep it moving

Say: “I want to keep scouting, but I’d like to follow up with you. Let me get your information and I’ll send the next step.” Log the prospect and continue.

Scout behavior

Be visible, observant and professional.
Include the parent when the athlete is a minor.
Ask permission before collecting information.
Respect event, school and venue rules.

Never do this

Enter sidelines, benches or restricted areas.
Promise offers, scholarships or coach interest.
Criticize the athlete, coach or team publicly.
Pressure a minor or bypass an available parent.

Notice—do not assume

A tall, athletic or powerfully built young person may be an athlete—or may not. Open respectfully: “Excuse me, do you play a sport?” If yes, ask sport, school and graduation year.

Use the parent bridge

“I’m a National Scout. I help match qualified high school athletes with college coaches across the country. Would it be okay if I asked about your athlete’s goals?”

Everyday locations

Community events, restaurants, stores, gyms, parks, church events, workplaces and neighborhoods can produce leads. Be natural, brief and respectful.

Ask for introductions

Ask your network: “Who do you know with a high school athlete who wants to compete in college?” Request an introduction—not contact details shared without permission.

Verify before outreach

Confirm the person is a high school athlete. Record only information willingly provided or publicly posted for recruiting. For minors, move toward parent involvement. Never photograph, follow or repeatedly contact someone without permission.

Where parents gather

Public booster pages, school sports pages, club/team pages, tournament groups, community sports groups and celebration posts.

Followers are clues

Followers and commenters often include athletes and parents. Do not mass-message them. Verify the connection through public sports posts first.

Start with relevance

Reference the public team, event or athlete accomplishment. Do not pretend you know the family. Move to the approved conversation process after they respond.

Parent-first credibility

State who you are, what your job is and why the athlete caught your attention. Explain that the CPR begins the evaluation process.

Community rule

Public access does not mean unrestricted solicitation. Never scrape private groups, misrepresent your identity or spam members. Follow posting rules, educate first and invite interested families to identify themselves.

Relationship prospecting begins after your foundation is built.

After at least 30 days of direct prospecting—and only after leadership trains and clears you—you may begin relationships with high school coaches, club coaches, trainers, gym owners and facilities. These conversations represent Pro 7 and require recruiting knowledge and professional follow-through.

Before contact

Research the program and athletes served.
Know how you help without replacing the coach.
Prepare a short introduction and next action.
Use director-approved materials.

Facility approach

Request a scheduled introduction with the owner/director. Never prospect minors inside a private facility without permission. Ask how they support recruiting and explore education or referrals.

Coach approach

Respect the coach’s role. Lead with service to athletes, not sales. Never imply school approval unless formal permission exists.

The standard

Earn the right to represent Pro 7 in partnership conversations by first proving you can identify, communicate, follow up and schedule evaluations.

Stuck today? Run this 30-minute prospecting reset.

Pick one sport, one area and one class year, then work without switching tasks.

Find one school, club, tournament or sports-media page.
Open three roster, award, result or highlight posts.
Identify ten athletes through tags, captions and teammates.
Verify sport, school and class year; add each to your sheet.
Use the Communication System to begin outreach and set follow-ups.