Are There Too Many Division I Basketball Programs? It’s over-saturated, in my opinion. I believe there are too many Division I basketball programs. I know it’s all about March Madness, the big-time tournaments, and getting your college program in it, but...

The Broken Star The Broken Star is a story about one student-athlete who was unable to fulfill his dream of playing college basketball.  I ran into this man many years later and I was shocked and saddened to hear his story.  I want to share this story because many of...

Should Standardized Tests Be Eliminated? Once upon a time, standardized tests were necessary. Now, I believe these types of tests are outdated and the system is broken.  Only the privileged who live in the affluent suburbs are benefiting greatly from these tests....

The Idea Behind The 100 Day Challenge This is not another lecture about goal-setting. I believe it’s all a waste of time and a bunch of crap.  Most people never follow through with their goals anyway.  They may write them down on paper, lazily looking at them...

The Anxiety Associated With The Follow-Up Phone Call Don’t be a cry baby! You’ve got to call the parents back at some time. I know there is a high level of stress and anxiety associated with a follow-up phone call.  It’s your second go-round with the...

They Don't Know You. They Don't Like You. They Don't Trust You. Trust is a peculiar project. You go on a date to build trust. You buy your kid that new toy to build trust. You show up to work on time and do a great job to build trust. Trust is simply a peculiar...

I’m A Teacher I’m a teacher of college scouts, showing them how achieve long lasting success and to make money. My role is to work with recruiting services and college scouts. I used to be one of you!  In August 1989 I started my own college recruiting service...

Why Scouts Matter They’re overlooked for a reason. They’re underexposed for a reason. Student-athletes have struggled with the recruiting process for a long time. Some have ended up not going to college, others have gone to college programs beneath their...

Motivation Is Critical You have to keep yourself upbeat, inspired, and filled with enthusiasm in your role as a college scout. This is critical.  You’re going to be met with various challenges, run into obstacles, and be hit by one brick wall after another....