How would you get college scouts to a highschool basketball game?

Question

What if ur high school coach is an idiot who has no idea what to do.

Answer 1

The best way in todays day and age is probably recording video of the person you want scouts to see and then send it to various colleges across the region. Most big name talents have already been accounted for in basketball and division 1 schools won't really waste their time with someone they have never heard of before. Your best bet may be a smaller school in division 1 or a d2 or 3 school.

Answer 2

First off, before compiling any information regarding the player's basketball talent, I would contact several schools to see if they would be willing to make the trip to the high school to evaluate said player, before being given the stats. If they are interested, amass as much information as possible on the player that you are hoping will be recognized by scouts. This information, like others said, could be videos of the person playing basketball in the game; or it could be video of running drills, statistics from recent games (points scored, rebounds, assists, etc.), comments made by the coach (especially if the coach of the team says that this player has a "good" attitude), results from physical fitness test (number of push-ups, how long it takes to run a mile, sprinting, etc.). Record how fast the player can complete the 10-meter dash, the 50-meter dash, and the 100-meter dash. How far can the player run without stopping? Two, three, seven, eighteen miles? How high is the player's vertical leap? How tall is the player? How heavy is the player? What position does he play? How fast (in m.p.h.) can the player run? What type of player is he: power or finess? A bit of both? Is the player aggressive, or does he have a laid-back attitude? Does he argue over calls with the referee, or does he accept what the referee calls? Does he not argue with the referee because he has good self-control, or is it only because he is too timid?

There are billions of answers that could improve the chance of a college scout recruiting a high-school player. You just need to do the work. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

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How would you get college scouts to a highschool basketball game?

Answer 4

It's all in the pictures and statistics.

Submit the statistics along with a video of a few games. You won't want to do just one game - do a mix of highlights and I'd also include a letter from the coach if at all possible. If there has been any coverage by local media, I'd contact them and ask for a copy of the coverage. Include recent newspaper clippings and highlight what makes you stand out above all others and why you are the best fit for the college you are targeting.

Answer 5

The best way to get college scouts to a High School game is make a tap of Highlights from the "players" season and send it to the Recruiting office of the Colleges you are interested in, and some safety schools.

If they like what they see on the tapes they most likely will come watch, or ask for more information.

You can also goto your Guidance office and ask for a College Recruiting sheet. You can add I think 10 colleges to the sheet, and they will notify the school, and let them know you are interested into going there.

Answer 6

its has very little to do with high school ball. The scouts head to watch at the club level. This is where 5 guys on the court are all good players and the competition it much better. On any given night there might be 2 or 3 kids on each team that are average players. The scout would not get a good indication how good someone is if he can dominate a team with 2 or 3 average players. In the club you get 5 good players on both sides.

Answer 7

Generally, by having an outstanding school record. The scouts know which teams are playing for the state championship. You can send copies of local newspaper articles about your players or program along with short video highlights.

You can create your own highlight video and sports resume and send it to colleges that you are interested in. Usually, there is a specific process for applying to colleges as an athlete. Contact the admissions and athletics offices for colleges you are considering.

Answer 8

First, get a list of alumni from the school. Contact any that are somewhat local to you and tell them the high school game is a tribute to them. They eat that stuff up. Remember, alumni support the school with donations. Convince an alumnus that someone is good and have them sign petitions to bring the scouts out from that school. Once you have a petition from alumni, the scout will be somewhat obligated to attend a game. You can make a player the highlight of that game and next week a different player. Each time inviting your targeted alumni and scouts. When the scouts show up...the key is the "dog and pony" show. You make them feel like they're number one. A happy scout is more likely to be impressed with you then a bored one.

Answer 9

If you have a good coach, then he should do all of the work. Such as sending in tapes of you or your teammates to various colleges. Talk to you coach about your interests in college and make sure he talks to some different schools for you. But if you are one of the best in the state the scouts will come looking for you.

Answer 10

Send a letter along with a game tape to local colleges and just ask the coaches to have a look. If they like what they see, they will come without even being asked

Answer 11

If your coach is an idiot, would it be possible to change schools this season? If you are indeed good, then coaches from opposing teams have seen you and want you. Talk to your parents - perhaps it's time to go interviewing coaches. You don't have to say one single negative thing about your coach and it's best not to - just say that you're looking for someone with experience selling his players. Also, the above answer about there being agencies that will do this is good. Perhaps you could post a question asking specifically about them.