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NSR - any experience?

Your first 6 words are garbage.

wot?

I have a mate in Sydney that got invited to a skill evaluation for NSR, and he has been keen on the opportunity since he knew that I was involved. He found this site online and sent it through to me.

Yes it does cost money, and yes it is a lengthy process, but it has been the best thing that I have ever done and I am loving life in the US! I am living proof that it works, so I hope this helps.

I've heard of many horror stories about college recruitment companies just taking money from athletes that don't have potential, just do your research on the company, No need to pay that much money though! some FB pages just give free advice on how to speak with coaches and colleges! COllege custom recruitment I think and aussie athletes USA on facebook and i think tennis australia explains the process for free. But you can always just e-mail coaches yourself!

Are people that dumb?
Accreditation? Success's? Recommendations?
Pretty simple without even having to have in depth conversations or interviews.

Seriously people, surely you know the answer by now!

"*Question: Who is charge of basketball at the trials?
*Answer: It nominated by the state basketball body of
where the trails are being held"


Unless this has changed in the last few years this is blatantly untrue. State bodies have nothing to do with these trials.
A few years back I was asked to help out at an NSR trial by a mate. The story was I would be asked to identify talent and would be paid for my time. Kids were put through a few drills and scrimmaged and we were given a sheet to rank the players from "NBL level ability" down through various grades. As most of the kids were barely of rep level there weren't too many with NBL level ability that's for sure. I asked a lot of questions about the process and didn't get too many answers.
Oh.....and I never got paid despite being asked to give bank details and promised it would be forthcoming.
Would never recommend them to anyone

(Mod: NSR's lawyers have provided this response: "NSR maintains that the statement which is quoted from its website is true, and that this poster’s comment is without basis. It invites any reader with any doubt about this to contact NSR or their state basketball body to understand the true state of affairs.")

FYI

I just spoke to Harrison Burgess at NSR about my son potentially using their services to help him gain a basketball scholarship in the US.

Here is how the conversation went:

*Question: Can I speak to the person in charge of
basketball?
*Answer: I can answer your questions.

*Question: Ask you in charge of basketball at NSR
*Answer: No my background is soccer but i can answer
your questions.

*Question: Who is charge of basketball at the trials?
*Answer: It nominated by the state basketball body of
where the trails are being held.

*Question: Can to tell me who is the coach when trial are held in Victoria?
*Answer: No, why

*Question: What about the coach of trials in the other states, Qld, NSW, WA?
*Answer: No but i can answer your basketball questions.

*Question: Who at NSR head office is in charge of
basketball dept?
*Answer: We don't have a particular person in that
position.

Need i say more.

My daughter had an interview yesterday. They were very upfront about smaller colleges and sometimes the scholarships being nowhere near 100%. I tend to disagree about "if they are good enough they will be picked up". I am 50/50 on NSR however I ask myself two questions - could I do this myself in terms of approaching colleges ? and there are colleges that I am not aware of that provide good opportunities and how would I find them ?

Will await the outcome however I will not be rushing in to signing anything without a lot of thought and further advice.

They said there were 55 interview slots and there were way more players then that. Capital Football were the selectors - it was very touch based and rotations however my daughter sid it was good. I have talked to some people in the last 24 hours - you can do it yoursef basically cold calling (or emailing) colleges with videos etc or use an agency like NSR who do a heap of the leg work. Whatever happens there is still a cost to go to a USA college - its not easy however I get the feeling NSR do all the leg work in most regards hence their fee. Nothing is gauranteed - like most things in life. Will see how the interview goes

My daughter has just been selected for an interview next week post the Wellington trials - there were only 55 interview spots out of over 100 odd trialists - I get the money thing however it would be resaonbly tough to do this yourself ?- even though we have lived in the USA and get the whole college system. Will wait what happens interview wise however they will not promote anyone they think is not up to it ?

Pay the money for something up front that they might deliver.
Want to buy a bridge that I may be able to guarantee to deleiver?
Ring consumer affairs and ask if there have been any other complaints. THat's always a good test.

You still got to realise that going to school in America will cost a lot of money per year. (Most schools over $10K per annum) So if you can get a scholarship to cover that it is worth paying someone to help but if you are paying someone to help and its going nowhere you should look at other options.
I know I have helped a few kids get full scholarships but thats off pure relationship with a few coaches I know. I think NSR should charge after they get your son/daughter a scholarship, not BEFORE!

Vic kids that tried out at state now getting emails from NSR. Why on earth do BV have anything to do with these guys?

Thank for the input, much appreciated.

The consensus seems to be that my "gut" was right.

Sorry, had a look at the Testimonials - a majority of them are for Soccer in the USA and without going to too much depth is like an exchange type program. Pay $5000 to place you, hopefully somewhere you want. And then the rest is up to you. Scholarships doesn't mean the same in this situation. You will find you will pay for college tuition unless is a walk on process or you get a partial. I cant see div 1,2 colleges doing this.

A ex NBL player friend of mine, who did 4 years at a div 1. said he went to college from the advice from his mentors, sent colleges copies of his show real, email and send regular game tapes. He got one offer in a day. He was at a national level mind you at 17 but that might be another way. Also going on Team Tours. See the states, college recruiters face to face.
I am no expert - but when they ask for $5k upfront there has to be a catch.

I have a few questions before everything starts up:

Does anyone have a document or a site of the finished rosters? or are they still underway
Why has the Orlando Summer league start before , with only 6 teams.?
What are peoples opinion on the Summer leagues MVP and top point scorer?


Personally i want to see how Julius Hodge, Aaron Bruce, Nathan Jawai?, Alex Malic and Darius Rice

Darius who was confirmed a long time ago by the Slingers will be playing with San Antonio apparently!

The following statement was posted on December 6th 2016 as a result of a request by NSR's lawyers. Hoops does not endorse this service or warrant the representations made.

Dear readers

My name is Marco Maisano and I am the CEO of NSR. Prior to starting this business I was a young athlete who had his professional career cut short with no education to fall back on. It wasn't an easy time, and I was not alone as many aspiring athletes find themselves in the same position. I knew something had to change, so I started NSR.

10 years on, NSR continues to provide a viable pathway for young athletes to use their passion for sport as a vehicle to develop a future underpinned by a world class education.

I have read the many comments posed on this thread and wanted to take the opportunity to provide some clarification in regards to some of the comments.

As such, let me make a few relevant points;

1. NSR fully complies with the regulations for eligibility of all sporting bodies in the US;
2. No student is precluded from participating in any sporting organisation by virtue of their involvement with NSR;
3. We do not facilitate, or condone, payments by students or their parents for sporting scholarships, which disallows the athlete from participation in any domestic sporting competition.
4. We provide opportunities for all levels of student athletes not just the elite

I recognise the importance of listening to our customers and adapting our service offering to meet the needs of our families. We currently have in place NSR customer Facebook groups where parents of current and prospective NSR student-athletes share experiences on a daily basis. The conversations I constantly see in these groups refer to parent's concerns about their child being overseas and whether the opportunity is right for them. I am so humbled by the large number of our customers who take the time to help share their insight with perspective families into how they have been able to manage their concerns for the greater good of their child's future sporting and academic development.

Sure, I am going to advocate the strength of what we do, so let me allow some numbers to speak for me. 

Over 500 NSR student athletes are currently at US college studying and playing sport.

The NSR placement team facilitates over 50 offers a week from a broad range of colleges and Universities in the US collegiate system.

97% of NSR student athletes have received financial support toward their US college pathway.

Sites such as Hoops are an important part of the industry that we operate in and therefore, I welcome the opportunity for everyone to share their views.

I hope you take mine on board and would welcome the opportunity to personally connect with any families considering this pathway.

You can reach me at marco@nsr-inc.com.

Yours sincerely
Marco Maisano
marco@nsr-inc.com