How To Become A High School Or College Scout?



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.



12 Responses to “How To Become A High School Or College Scout?”

1. proctor rowell says:

   November 19, 2010 at 15:03

   I live in chester county pa and would like to concentrate on that area
2. Richy Rich says:

   January 21, 2011 at 10:05

   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
3. Thomas Officer says:

   January 26, 2011 at 09:23

   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.
4. Eric says:

   February 5, 2011 at 18:23

   I am in the process of trying to start my scouting company. Any pointers? Send me a message to ENJS@rocketmail.com
5. JP says:

   February 17, 2011 at 06:30

   Hi Richard,
   I live in georgia and would love to network with you?
   Please email or give me a call?

   678-754-8391
6. Kevin A. Lott says:

   February 19, 2011 at 10:59

   Hello, I am interested in becoming a high school football &basketball scout. how do I get started.
7. Jonathan says:

   March 21, 2011 at 14:36

   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.
8. Dell says:

   July 17, 2011 at 20:16

   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?
9. Austin says:

   August 3, 2011 at 11:01

   Hello, i am looking for a scouting job in the west coast area, where do i start to get this kind of job.
10. Shawn says:

    November 10, 2011 at 16:42

    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.
11. Rita Rose says:

    November 14, 2011 at 16:42

    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..
12. gerald king says:

    November 23, 2011 at 23:29

    hello im looking 2 become a scout in tha pa and ohio area.i would to get back in basketball.