Where college recruiting begins.
Talent alone doesn't get you recruited. Being seen does. Since 1980, NSR has helped student-athletes get in front of college coaches with honest evaluations and real guidance, so the right programs know who you are.
Trusted since 1980Do you want to play in college?
Plenty of talented athletes never get the chance, not because they couldn't compete, but because the right coaches never knew they existed. Recruiting rewards the families who understand the process and start early. That's where we come in.
Playing college sports teaches discipline, sacrifice, and teamwork that last long after the final whistle. If that's the path you want, NSR helps you pursue it the right way: an honest read on where you fit, and a real plan to get there.
Our story
NSR started in 1980 with a simple act of belief. Founder Bob Rigney put together a recruiting profile for his own son to help college coaches see what he could do. It worked, and Bob realized that countless other families needed the same help getting noticed.
That idea grew into National Scouting Report. More than four decades later, the company is still guided by the same family. Bob's son, Rusty Rigney, carries the work forward, along with a team of scouts who have played and coached the game themselves.
What hasn't changed is the approach. NSR still believes recruiting is personal. We meet athletes, we watch them compete, and we give families an honest assessment, not a sales pitch. The goal has always been the same: connect student-athletes with the college programs that genuinely fit them, on the field and in the classroom.
It began as a father helping his son get noticed. It became a way to help thousands of families do the same.
What makes NSR different
We scout in person
Our scouts meet athletes and watch them compete. That firsthand look means evaluations and conversations grounded in more than a highlight clip.
We tell you the truth
Honest evaluations from people who have played and coached. You get a real read on where you stand and what realistically fits, not just encouragement.
We promote you to coaches
Built on relationships since 1980, NSR helps put your profile in front of college coaches so the right programs can find you.
We work the whole process
From eligibility and testing to school research and coach contact, NSR helps families navigate each phase of recruiting with a plan.
What we stand for
Straight answers, even the hard ones.
Discipline and work, on and off the field.
The right program, not just any offer.
How we started and how we still operate.
Find out where you stand.
The best first step is a free evaluation from a former college player or coach. No pressure, just an honest look at your recruiting outlook and what to do next.