SCOUT BOOK

Scout Book
BELTON TIGER FOTBALL
CHECK LIST FOR ALL FOOTBALL SCOUTS
I.

GETTING READY TO SCOUT

A. Create pre-game folder (Texas Football, Online newspaper, Press clips, etc.)________
B. Review any film on Hudl (trade tapes; last years game)________________________
C. Review last years reports________________________________________________
II.

CHECK SCOUTING KIT CONTENTS

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
III.

PREGAME ACTIVITIES

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
IV.

Make friends by visiting where possible an plausible_________________________

Get official program____________________________________________________
Check press seat_______________________________________________________
Get cadence (snap count)_______________________________________________
Get pre-game information for Scout Book___________________________________

DURING THE GAME

A.
B.
C.
D.
V.

Transportation/Tax Exempt Form_________________________________________

District Pass/THSCA Pass_______________________________________________
Scout Book__________________________________________________________
Pens and pencils______________________________________________________
Scratch pads and blank cards_____________________________________________
Stop watch (if used)___________________________________________________
Binoculars (optional)__________________________________________________

Watch game and get feel for the game _____________________________________

Complete Scout Book__________________________________________________
Make notes of any information you see as useful_____________________________
Get copies of all available statistics________________________________________

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE GAME

A. Write up notes complete Scout Book_____________________________________

1. If NOT final game to be scouted keep Scout Book
B. Turn meal receipts in to Harmony Bramlett____________________________________
IF LAST GAME TO BE SCOUTED
C. Prepare report for staff_________________________________________________
VI.

SATURDAY PREP DAY

A. By 8 am, give all Scout Book originals to Coach Houston ________________

B. By 8 am, make 4 copies of the final Scout Book report to:________________
1. Meet with Coach Shaffer regarding opponent offense______________
2. Meet with Coach Skidmore regarding opponent defense ___________
3. Meet with Coach Morgan regarding special teams ________________
4. Meet with Coach Shipley regarding final report___________________
C. Make any necessary adjustments to Scout Book ________________________
D. Make 20 copies of final Scout Book & give to Coach Houston_____________

TIGER SCOUTING REPORT

BE SURE THE INFORMATION IN THIS REPORT IS ACCUREATE AND TRUE.
IF YOU DID NOT SEE IT, DONT PUT IT DOWN. DO NOT GUESS.
TEAM SCOUTED: _________________________vs.____________________________
DATE: ___________________________ SCORE: ______________________________
RECORD TO DATE: WON: ___________ LOST: ____________ TIED: ___________
TEAMS PLAYED:

1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
3. _____________________________________
4. _____________________________________
5. _____________________________________
5. _____________________________________
6. _____________________________________
7. _____________________________________
8. _____________________________________
9. _____________________________________
10. ____________________________________
11. ____________________________________
12. ____________________________________
13. ____________________________________
14. ____________________________________

FIELD CONDITION: _________________________ TEMPERATURE: _______ WIND: _______

COLOR OF JERSEYS: __________________________
SCOUTED BY: ________________________________

PRE-GAME WARM-UP
SNAP SIGNAL: _____________________________________(Rhythm or Non-rhythm)
(Circle one)
Should we move on the ball or the man? (Does the snap beat the line?)
PUNTERS:
NAME AND NUMBER

DISTANCE

FOOT

SPEED

# OF STEPS

1. __________________________(40-50-60)

(right-left)

(slow-med-fast)

(1-2-3-4)

2. __________________________(40-50-60)

(right-left)

(slow-med-fast)

(1-2-3-4)

EXTRA POINT:
NAME AND NUMBER

ACCURACY

HEIGHT

SPEED

1. _________________________(poor-good-very good)

(low-med-high)

(slow-med-fast)

2. _________________________(poor-good-very good)

(low-med-high)

(slow-med-fast)

KICK-OFF:
NAME AND NUMBER

DISTANCE

HEIGHT

DIRECTION

1. ___________________________(0-10-20-30)

(low-med-high)

(right-left-middle)

2. ___________________________(0-10-20-30)

(low-med-high)

(right-left-middle)

ABILITY

OTHER POSITION

PASSERS:
NAME AND NUMBER

TYPE

1. _________________________(hard-med-soft)

(poor-fair-good) ______________________

2. _________________________(hard-med-soft)

(poor-fair-good) ______________________

COMMENTS: (After talking to other scouts)

OPPONENT OFFENSE DEPTH CHART

STARTERS
Pos
QB

Name

BACKUP
Pos
QB

RB

RB

LT

LT

LG

LG

RG

RG

RT

RT

TE

TE

FB

FB

Name

OPPONENT DEFENSE DEPTH CHART

STARTERS
Pos

Name

BACKUP
Pos

Name

Special Teams Scout Checklist

1. GET PERSONNEL NUMBERS for ALL SPECIAL TEAMS

2. Are the return Men Dangerous? What Numbers?

3. Are they well prepared in their Special Teams?

4. Are they organized?

5. Do they hustle on and off the field and get set? Can we hurry them into a mistake?

6. Do they Pressure Kicks?

7. Anything seen that was unusual or tricky? (Gate, Fakes, etc). Please Draw or Describe.

Punt Personnel
1. How athletic is their punter? Is he a fake threat?

2. How athletic is their personal protector? Is he a fake threat?

Punt Team

Opponent Special Teams Personnel (Get #s)

35

35

30

30

KO

KOR

40

40
Punt Return

PAT / FG

50
40
30
20
10
G

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT

Defensive Signaling
1. How is the defense signaled from the sideline to the field?

2. Who signals? 1 coach signals all // 2 coaches (1 front; 1 coverage)

3. How is the signaler connected to the DC? Head set // next to him // is the DC
4. How lengthy are the signals in general?

5. How soon after one play ends are the signals sent in?

6. Do they wait for the offense to signal the play or send in the play before signaling the defense?
Yes // No
7. Do they have a coach assigned to look for offensive signals? Yes // No If yes, explain:

8. What is their procedure versus no-huddle? (signals, subs, etc.)

Defensive Substitutions
1. How much do they generally sub during the course of a series & course of the game? Who? Do
they seem to have a set rotation?

2. Do they try to match-up with the offenses personnel? (i.e. base defense vs. base offense, nickel
defense vs. 4 wide, etc.) Yes // No If yes, explain:

3. Do they try to personnel specific situations? (i.e. short yardage, red zone, 3rd & long, etc.)

4. How much do they sub on punt situations (or field goal)? Immediately or after the offense has
subbed?

Offensive Signaling
1. How is the play sent from the sideline to the field?

2. If signals, Who? 1 coach signals all // 2 coaches (1 skill; 1 OL)

3. How is the signaler connected to the OC? Head set // next to him // is the DC
4. How lengthy are the signals in general?

5. How soon after one play ends is the next play sent in?

6. Do they have a coach assigned to look for defensive signals? Yes // No If yes, explain:

7. Describe their overall tempo? (play calls, signals, subs, various speeds, etc.)

Offensive Substitutions
1. How much do they generally sub during the course of a series & course of the game? Who? Do
they seem to have a set rotation?

2. Do they try to match-up with the opponents personnel? (i.e. attack certain defenders,
formation/motion to get matchups) Yes // No If yes, explain:

3. Do they try to personnel specific situations? (i.e. short yardage, red zone, 3rd & long, etc.)

4. How much do they sub on special teams situations (punt/field goal)? Procedure?

Team Intensity and Emotion

1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how much emotion/intensity would you say they play with in general?
(lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (highest)
2. How does their emotion and/or level of play change when they fall behind? Get ahead?

3. Does anyone stand out as the emotional leader of the team? If so, who?
4. Do they have a hothead? If so, who? Explain:
5. What cheap things, if any, have you seen them do? (i.e. talk trash, late hits, etc.) Explain:
(who, how much, etc.)

Injuries
1. Was there any player on the sideline (street clothes or otherwise) who appeared to be injured?
Number? Explain

2. Was a player injured during the game? Who? What type of injury? Did he return to the game?
Elaborate as much as possible.

Personnel
1. How many players play both ways? Who?

2. Is one of their defensive players also an offensive standout or a significant contributor on

offense? Vice-versa?

3. Did the players on the field appear confused about certain responsibilities during the game? (i.e.
alignment, blown coverage, motion, etc.) Explain:

4. Did any player seem to always be getting yelled at by a coach? Who? Explain:

TEAM:

Additional Notes:

FAVORITE FORMATIONS