With the world of sports becoming an event being loved around the world and more players mastering the sports world. With the economy going down many people are leaving their day jobs to become high school or college scouts. The sports market hasn’t slowed down and with many up and coming young superstars are making scouting much easier. This business has flourished within the past years when many high school players were jumping from high school to the pros with the exception of the NBA. Many scouts are former coaches that have many contacts throughout the sporting world or former players that have many contacts around the world. This job requires frequent traveling, research on the up and coming superstars and dedication to leading prospects in the right direction. A positive and confident attitude are factors all scouts must possess and the ability to convince prospects to believe in you. Remember, you are recruiting players to make a decision that could change the rest of their life and you must be able to assure them that this is a positive and the right decision they are about to make.
Most high school and college scouts have knowledge of sports and have taken sports management courses. There are many companies that offer franchises that will assist you in finding and recruiting high school or college prospects around the world. This business requires frequent traveling and dedication to scouting the best players around the world. There are many companies that offer licenses to become a sports scout to represent their company. With many of these companies you can buy into their franchises or you can pay the necessary fees to become a representative of their company. These fees can cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars and they will give you a certain region to cover in recruiting the top prospects in that area.
When scouting the top prospects you can either refer the players to college teams or professional teams. Many people that have gotten in the scouting business have landed jobs for top college teams and only scout for that school or landed a scouting job for a professional team. Although there are many freelance scouts they receive their pay either from the school directly or the agent they referred the prospect to. So if you are considering becoming a scout for high school or college, remember there are many options to consider and many benefits to come. Starting your career to become a college basketball scout or professional scouting job is easy it’s the dedication that you must consider and from there you are on the road to becoming a successful sports scout.
I live in chester county pa and would like to concentrate on that area
I recently worked for Theo Ratliff of LA.LAKERS and Wilt Chamberlain but would like to scout the georgia area as a fulltime scout for basketball. Looking for a position.
Richard
Good Afternoon, I am interested in scouting for the midwest…Ks, Mo. Oklahoma, Tx etc….I think this is an area that is untapped and ready to explode. The talent is here and we just some help getting in out to the world.
I am in the process of trying to start my scouting company. Any pointers? Send me a message to ENJS@rocketmail.com
Hi Richard,
I live in georgia and would love to network with you?
Please email or give me a call?
678-754-8391
Hello, I am interested in becoming a high school football &basketball scout. how do I get started.
I am looking to work as a scout in the Midwest area MI, IN IL
area. 37 years old and has played basketabll and football all of my life. looking to network.
I am looking to work as a scout in the Texas area or any surrounding states around. Have over 10 years in scouting and coaching basketball. How do I get started as a full-time scout?
Hello, i am looking for a scouting job in the west coast area, where do i start to get this kind of job.
Hello, i am looking for a basketball scouting job in the southeast. I am from Indiana now livinging in Atlanta, played college, and played minor league in the states and overseas. Good experience. How can i get in this field.
Wanting to start scouting for girls Basketball. I have been a player for over 30 years and have coached for 18 years..I’m ready to go to the next adventure as a Scout..Dont really care what part of the country I would be sent to just want to get back in basketball..
hello im looking 2 become a scout in tha pa and ohio area.i would to get back in basketball.
Hi I’m looking to scout girls high school basketball in the Phoenix Az area. If you are in the area and have some advice or some contacts I would love to hear from you.
Thanks T.J
looking at scouting in multiple sports i live in canada……have knowledge in all sports……..always wanted to do this but never the time.now i do…..email me if you want to chat
Hi,
I am loking to start a basketball scouting career for High School and College. Preferably in New York State. Maybe eventually I would like to have my own recruiting website. Any help would be appreciated.
Live in the DFW area, looking to become a high schools and college scout in Texas
Hi,
I live in the DFW area and was wanting to become a fulltime high school and college basketball scout. What do I need to do to get started?
Live in the NC area now, but I am really interested in getting into scouting for either men or womens basketball at the high school or college level. Played basketball in HS and College. Coached girls basketball for 2 years. I would appreciate it if anyone could let me know how I could get started full time in scouting in NC, MD, and DC. Thank you.
Richard
Hello, I am very interested in knowing how I could become a high school football scout.I played high school and semi pro football also coached prep and post grad teams. I would appreciate it if anyone could give me some info on how to get started. I live in Raleigh NC.
Thank you!
Bennie
Hi! I am a senior Exercise Science major that has a deep love for the game of basketball. Being a scout would be a dream. I am very curious to know where would be the best place to get a start on my career as a basketball scout. I live and go to school and Iowa any info would be appreciated!
Thanks
Arsenio
I live in the MPLS/St Paul area and would like to become a college basketball scout. I have over 10 years high school AAU head coaching experience.
Thank you
Brett
How do i get started, i would love to become a scout Im in the New England area
I want to become a basketball scout and I am wondering how I would go about doing this?
I just finish my 13yr professional career in Europe. I want to become a basketball scout for the pro’s or college. Maybe even doing some European scouting since I’ve spent my last 13yrs over there. Any insights or help would be great.
Hi I live in cleveland ohio …where some of the best high school talent is played …trying to become an basketball scout for northrast ohio if you can email me let me know details thank you very much
Looking to get into men’s / women’s basketball scouting 304-820-5179
Looking for a position as basketball scout, living in Europe, after 10years of playing.
hello there, I am looking for a position in Africa…I have played basket ball and trained teams in Algeria, Burundi and Uganda…I have connections in Congo and sudan with very good up coming talents. I have always loved the game and wish to build my ball career as a scout in this part of the world and tap talents on the African continent.
Hi I just finished my professional basketball playing career in Europe. With over 12yrs of pro experience and a graduate from St.Louis University. I’ve played and watched over 1000’s of games. State and world wide. Basketball is my life. I’d love the opportunity to become a scout national,abroad or professionally. Currently in Chicago but willing to move. Preparing for life after basketball. In need of a scout give me a call. 630 923 3729.
I am based in the Los Angeles area and looking to obtain experience in scout high school girls. I am currently a high school basketball coach for a private co-ed school in Santa Monica.
I would like to learn how I can become a scout/ Recruiter. If anyone has any information on how to get started I would love to know?
I played football and basketball growing up and also coached AAU basketball in North Carolina for 5 years, I would like to scout the NC, SC and VA regions. I am very interested in becoming a scout for basketball. If anyone has any information please contact me at jones3_af@yahoo.com
Hello I’m looking to be a basketball scout on the east coast area DC MD VA NY NJ. I am a sports performance coach and ex pro basketball player so am in contact with a lot of athletes. Please email me if you have a position or contacts for me 3dxplosiveperformance@gmail.com
I am a former 19 year college football coach that is starting my own high school recruiting service. I am looking for high character, energetic people that can scout talented athletes. Football is my specialty, but I have a Liaison in all sports. It will be a great opportunity to get inn on the ground floor and move up in the company. I am looking to launched the company Oct 15, 2015.
Please email me your resume, ASAP!