Scouts

Scouts | Head Above The Rim

🏀 Welcome to the Head Above The Rim Scouts Program

The Scouts page is your gateway to elite scouting resources, designed for athletes, coaches, and recruiters. Built on our proven training philosophy, Scouts brings you tools to elevate visibility, enhance evaluation, and connect with opportunity.


1. What Is HATR Scouts?

Scouts is a comprehensive scouting and evaluation program integrated into HATR:


2. How It Works: Athlete & Scout Experience

For Players / Families:

    1. Register or join a Scouts session via the HATR Training App.gsksmo.org+12headabovetherim.com+12headabovetherim.com+12
    2. Complete a personalized training program that emphasizes vertical jump mechanics, agility drills, decision-making under pressure, and overall basketball IQ.headabovetherim.com+7headabovetherim.com+7headabovetherim.com+7
    3. Attend a live Scouts Showcase event to perform in front of active scouts.
    4. Upload game/recruitment footage and receive structured reports and highlight clips.

For Scouts / Recruiters:

    • Access the Scouts Dashboard to view athlete profiles, leaderboard rankings, event results, and recommended matches based on metrics and footwork.
    • Use built-in tools to evaluate, compare, and message top prospects.


3. Program Benefits

    • Data + Metrics-Driven Evaluation — Valid vertical, sprint, agility, skill ratings.
    • Visibility — Showcase your talent at regional or national levels.
    • Consistency — Verified data used in school recruiting and exposure platforms.
    • Follow‑Up Pipeline — Stay connected through app messaging, onboarding modules, and pro-style highlight reel tools.


4. Scout Yourself: Sample Skills & Evaluation Grid

Skill Area Evaluation Tool Sample Use
Vertical Leap Jump mat capture / Measure system Max jump height + consistency
Agility & Footwork Pro‑style cone drills L‑shuttle, lane agility
Attacking Skills Live 1‑on‑1 or scrimmage sessions Scoring moves, shot creation
Basketball IQ Video analysis / Play breakdown Court awareness, decision‑making
Off‑Court Metrics Academic data / Character profile form GPA, school interests, leadership


5. Join a Scouts Event or Connect with Recruiters

    • Upcoming Events: View dates & locations of regional showcases via the app calendar.
    • Scout Directory & Connect: Registered recruiters gain access to invite-only athlete data and contact tools.
    • Custom Alerts: Athletes receive notifications when a scout reviews their profile or requests contact.


6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


7. How to Get Started

    1. Download the HATR Training App (iOS / Android / Web).headabovetherim.com+3headabovetherim.com+3headabovetherim.com+3
    2. Create your Athlete Profile and opt into Scouts module.
    3. Enroll in an upcoming Scouts Showcase Event near you.
    4. Complete the tailored training program and prepare for evaluation.


8. Contact & Support

    • Reach out with any questions via the in‑app messaging feature or our [Contact page] on the site.
    • Coaching support and app walkthroughs are available for parents and athletes.

 

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