Entries by Diane Bloodworth

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NCAA Women’s Flag Football Growth

Women’s Flag Football is reaching a major turning point, and Division I conferences are helping shape what comes next. The NCAA is recommending the sport for the Emerging Sports for Women program. As participation continues to rise, schools are moving beyond interest and into real investment. We are seeing D-I institutions move from curiosity to […]

Girls Flag Football: A Season of Gratitude

November always brings a natural moment to pause, reflect, and express gratitude. At scoutSMART, we spend every day connected to high school athletes, coaches, and families who pour their heart into girls flag football. This emerging sport is growing fast, but what fuels it is deeper than participation numbers. It’s the passion and dedication that […]

Breast Cancer Awareness: Athletes Sharing Profiles for Hope

October is more than football season, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month; a time to honor fighters, survivors, and those we’ve lost. At scoutSMART, we’re proud to launch a campaign that connects our mission of athlete empowerment with a cause that touches so many lives. During October, scoutSMART athletes can raise awareness and funds for the […]

Introducing scoutVISION: Smarter Video, Stronger Recruiting

At scoutSMART, we’ve always believed that data should empower—not overwhelm—coaches and athletes. With the launch of scoutVISION, we’re taking that mission to the next level by transforming raw game footage into actionable recruiting insights. 🧠 Why We Built scoutVISION Video is essential for college coaches evaluating talent. It’s not just about stats—it’s about seeing how […]

The Impact of House v. NCAA on Football Recruiting

The preliminarily approved settlement in the House v. NCAA lawsuit has potentially opened the door for student-athletes to receive compensation of unprecedented levels. This landmark case could distribute roughly $2.8 billion in name, image, and likeness (NIL) backpay, while also establishing a future revenue-sharing framework, holding significant implications for college football recruiting. As coaches, administrators, and […]

scoutSMART Launches Recruiting Analytics for Flag Football

Atlanta GA, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — scoutSMART, the innovative provider of football recruiting analytics, announced today the launch of analytics for the fast-growing sport of flag football. In a move that could potentially reshape flag football, scoutSMART announced its expansion into this rapidly growing sport. The company is actively integrating girls’ flag football player profiles into its […]

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The Impact of The Transfer Portal

By : Elijah Campbell College Football is the new professional league. Just like the NFL, College athletes now have free range to transfer to any program of their choice if they have eligibility. The world of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) allows collegiate athletes to make their choice not because of the academics of the institution, […]

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