2024 Basketball Season (Winter)

SMWW-NetScouts Basketball 4-Month Apprenticeship

NEXT START DATE: January 27
Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats With Carl Berman

NEXT START DATE:
January 27
Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats With Carl Berman

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Prerequisite: Must be a graduate of one or more of these courses: Basketball GM & Scouting, Basketball Analytics, or DVE with Synergy

16-week online course

Access to SMWW network

Resume enhancement

Ongoing career advice

Professional Scouting Portfolio Development

Apprenticeship Includes:

The spring/summer session will feature video scouting of European youth tournaments and domestic high school/AAU events. The fall/winter session will feature the live college scouting (Covid 19 Regulations Apply)
Scout trainees will be credentialed for over 15 college basketball games in the USA or club/professional games overseas where you will scout alongside professional scouts on press row (Covid 19 Regulations Apply)
Assigned video scouting of overseas international tournaments.
Trained in NetScouts Basketball scouting process and Synergy Sports Technology.
Access to Synergy for the duration of the program ($1200 value)
Occasional guest speakers from NBA Scouts, College Scouts, Coaches, and more.
Trained in video analytics software which will be used as part of the scouting process.
Scouting reports will be critiqued by NetScouts Basketball to meet standards for NBA, NCAA, and international basketball teams.
Writing content for games covered or articles requested which may be featured on:
Professional resume rewrites to meet basketball industry standards.
Scouts will be able to use SMWW-NetScouts Basketball Apprenticeship in pursuing relevant job opportunities.
SMWW polo $50 value.
SMWW Basketball Scout business cards ($50 value).
Full web page with photo and bio for one year on the SMWWscouts.com website. ($240 value).
Weekly live video chats for 4 months to develop knowledge, skills, and ensure continuing professional development

What You Can Expect From the Basketball Apprenticeship:

Week 1: General Scouting Overview and Recap

Week 2: Video Recap

Week 3: Analytics Recap

Week 4: Live College Scouting Overview

Week 5: NBA Prospect Scouting (Point Guards)

Week 6: NBA Prospect Scouting (Shooting Guards)

Week 7: NBA Prospect Scouting (Small Forwards)

Week 8: NBA Prospect Scouting (Power Forwards/Centers)

Week 9: Scouting International NBA Prospects

Week 10: International Youth Scouting (U16s)

Week 11: International Youth Scouting (U18s)

Week 12: International Youth Scouting (U17/U19 FIBA World Championships)

Week 13: College Game Scouting (High Majors)

Week 14: College Game Scouting (Mid-Majors)

Week 15: College Game Scouting (Low Majors and Division 2)

Week 16: Overview and Career Steps

This opportunity is limited to 20 scouts per session.

May be limited to one scout per geographical location.

Learn More About Apprenticeship Mentor Carl Berman

Carl Berman is Managing Partner of NetScouts Basketball, an industry leader in International Basketball and one of the largest basketball scouting companies in the world. With scouts all over the world, NetScouts Basketball recruiting services are utilized by NCAA when recruiting college basketball players around the globe. In addition, NetScouts are consultants for professional teams internationally and domestically. Carl has studied and analyzed players, coaches and situations from the grassroots level to the highest tiers of NBA basketball.

Carl has over 30 years of business, financial and operational management experience as well as significant experience in the basketball industry. In addition to finance, he has long-term experience in contract administration, negotiation, and marketing. He holds degrees from the University of Rhode Island and the University of Southern California and earned an MBA certificate from the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth College.

Carl oversees all media and business operations for NetScouts Basketball. He scouts college basketball extensively on the west coast, mainly the Pac-12, and takes several scouting trips to the east coast each season that includes coverage of prep school events and high school All-Star events. Carl is NetScouts Basketball’s representative in our partnership with Universal Hoops LLC, in organizing and managing the National Prep School Invitational, the oldest prep school tournament in the nation, held each February in Rhode Island.

Carl is one of the top experts on International Basketball in the country and has been a featured columnist for over a decade on International Basketball for Basketball Times. He has coordinated all the international NBA draft profiles for Turner Broadcasting on NBA.com. NetScouts Basketball’s NBA Mock Drafts are featured among the best mock drafts in the world on NBA.com. Carl is excellent in talent evaluation and has worked representing overseas teams. He is a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) and has had his work featured in a host of publications and websites. Prior to starting NetScouts, Carl was the General Manager as well as Interim Head Coach and Assistant Coach for the Eugene Chargers of the International Basketball League.

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Prerequisites: Must be 18 or older to participate and have a passion for sports.

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Testimonials:

Adam Hussman

Martin Luther College (D-III) Sports Information Director

The SMWW/NetScouts apprenticeship program provided a big opportunity for me to grow as a scout and as an individual looking to break into the basketball industry. The program gives you the hands on experience to live scout D-I basketball games and enhance your skills as a writer. There, you had your articles published to the NetScouts site where you wouldn’t normally be able to do on your own. The part of the apprenticeship that may get overlooked is the weekly chats and the chance to interact with college or international basketball coaches/scouts. That proved to be very valuable and gave insight into the industry that I aspired to join. Having taken the apprenticeship twice, I learned a great deal on analyzing and evaluating players and teams. Carl genuinely wants to see you succeed and he gave me support and mentorship throughout the program.

Adam Hussman

Martin Luther College (D-III) Sports Information Director
The SMWW/NetScouts apprenticeship program provided a big opportunity for me to grow as a scout and as an individual looking to break into the basketball industry. The program gives you the hands on experience to live scout D-I basketball games and enhance your skills as a writer. There, you had your articles published to the NetScouts site where you wouldn’t normally be able to do on your own. The part of the apprenticeship that may get overlooked is the weekly chats and the chance to interact with college or international basketball coaches/scouts. That proved to be very valuable and gave insight into the industry that I aspired to join. Having taken the apprenticeship twice, I learned a great deal on analyzing and evaluating players and teams. Carl genuinely wants to see you succeed and he gave me support and mentorship throughout the program.
Keaton Davis

New York Liberty (WNBA) Head Analytics Coordinator

Getting a job in pro basketball is all about separating yourself from the hundreds of other applicants and NetScouts/SMWW do just that. There's no substitute for being in arenas, seeing players in-person and learning what it means to be a scout on the fly. Building your skillset through courses then applying what you've learned to live game action is invaluable experience. NetScouts/SMWW had a huge role in molding me into a basketball operations professional and I use what I learned during my time in the apprenticeship program to this day.

Keaton Davis

New York Liberty (WNBA) Head Analytics Coordinator
Getting a job in pro basketball is all about separating yourself from the hundreds of other applicants and NetScouts/SMWW do just that. There's no substitute for being in arenas, seeing players in-person and learning what it means to be a scout on the fly. Building your skillset through courses then applying what you've learned to live game action is invaluable experience. NetScouts/SMWW had a huge role in molding me into a basketball operations professional and I use what I learned during my time in the apprenticeship program to this day.
John Cavaliere

Concordia College of New York Head Coach

NetScouts Basketball gave me an opportunity to experience working in a high-level basketball setting and helped inspire me by watching some of basketball's best coaches. This allowed me to continue to pursue a future in basketball and helped me land a Division 2 assistant coach position.

John Cavaliere

Concordia College of New York Head Coach
NetScouts Basketball gave me an opportunity to experience working in a high-level basketball setting and helped inspire me by watching some of basketball's best coaches. This allowed me to continue to pursue a future in basketball and helped me land a Division 2 assistant coach position.
Cameron Schott

Menlo College, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach

Interning for NetScouts Basketball was a tremendous opportunity to get started in the basketball industry. I was able to learn from some of the best in the business and gain some real-world, practical experience in the field. Through this internship, I was provided with the opportunities to get out into the scouting world and add a respected organization to my resume. I would encourage those who have the opportunity to take full advantage and build as many meaningful relationships as possible through this program. It was a great way to break into the industry!

Cameron Schott

Menlo College, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
Interning for NetScouts Basketball was a tremendous opportunity to get started in the basketball industry. I was able to learn from some of the best in the business and gain some real-world, practical experience in the field. Through this internship, I was provided with the opportunities to get out into the scouting world and add a respected organization to my resume. I would encourage those who have the opportunity to take full advantage and build as many meaningful relationships as possible through this program. It was a great way to break into the industry!
Jon Chepkevich

Basketball Data Analyst and Partner, Stats Perform

The SMWW/NetScouts Basketball Scout Apprenticeship Program was an excellent opportunity to kickstart my scouting growth and development. I gained invaluable in-person scouting experience at DePaul and Northwestern and established a strong fundamental understanding of the international youth basketball landscape through FIBA U16 and U18 video-scouting projects. While there is no tried-and-true path into a career in scouting and basketball operations, this program certainly served as a nice springboard in bolstering my scouting chops and broadening my basketball network.

Jon Chepkevich

Basketball Data Analyst and Partner, Stats Perform
The SMWW/NetScouts Basketball Scout Apprenticeship Program was an excellent opportunity to kickstart my scouting growth and development. I gained invaluable in-person scouting experience at DePaul and Northwestern and established a strong fundamental understanding of the international youth basketball landscape through FIBA U16 and U18 video-scouting projects. While there is no tried-and-true path into a career in scouting and basketball operations, this program certainly served as a nice springboard in bolstering my scouting chops and broadening my basketball network.
Cody Deas

Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, The Citadel

The NetScouts Basketball/SMWW apprenticeship program is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in basketball. Being a credentialed member on press row was a dream come true for me. You are given the tools to hone your skills of talent evaluation and get feedback on your reports about how to improve. Mr. Berman is hands on with his feedback and has a great deal of respect and experience in this business. While in the program, I attended several SOCON basketball games in my area and two years later I am now coaching in the same conference. Take advantage of this position by forming genuine relationships with as many people as you can

Cody Deas

Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, The Citadel
The NetScouts Basketball/SMWW apprenticeship program is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in basketball. Being a credentialed member on press row was a dream come true for me. You are given the tools to hone your skills of talent evaluation and get feedback on your reports about how to improve. Mr. Berman is hands on with his feedback and has a great deal of respect and experience in this business. While in the program, I attended several SOCON basketball games in my area and two years later I am now coaching in the same conference. Take advantage of this position by forming genuine relationships with as many people as you can
Alec Lasley

Senior Writer, TheHoosier.com (a Rivals.com website)

Learning under Carl Berman of NetScouts Basketball was an extremely valuable experience. Not only as a basketball evaluator but also with growing my writing capabilities. He helped me learn the ins and outs of the basketball industry and all of the details to look for when covering a team or a player. I would highly recommend getting involved with NetScouts and SMWW in any way you can. The connections and experience you gain will be invaluable.

Alec Lasley

Senior Writer, TheHoosier.com (a Rivals.com website)
Learning under Carl Berman of NetScouts Basketball was an extremely valuable experience. Not only as a basketball evaluator but also with growing my writing capabilities. He helped me learn the ins and outs of the basketball industry and all of the details to look for when covering a team or a player. I would highly recommend getting involved with NetScouts and SMWW in any way you can. The connections and experience you gain will be invaluable.
Keith Hadding

Keith Hadding

I think this is the changing of higher education today and going forward. Active participants teaching others to do what they do, not from a book but from hearts and lives. Real world, real life for current hands on experience

Keith Hadding

Keith Hadding
I think this is the changing of higher education today and going forward. Active participants teaching others to do what they do, not from a book but from hearts and lives. Real world, real life for current hands on experience
Ronnie Levi

Sababasket Founder and Agent

Working and learning under Carl at NetScouts Basketball was an important experience for my growth as a basketball talent evaluator. While working for NetScouts helped shape the way I see the game, it also gave me a platform for exposure.

Ronnie Levi

Sababasket Founder and Agent
Working and learning under Carl at NetScouts Basketball was an important experience for my growth as a basketball talent evaluator. While working for NetScouts helped shape the way I see the game, it also gave me a platform for exposure.
Mike Duffy

Western New England University Graduate Assistant

NetScouts Basketball offers the only opportunity for aspiring scouts to gain meaningful experience scouting live Division 1 games at press row. The program enabled me to be credentialed for high-level college games and hone my scouting ability in a professional setting. Through this unique process, you will drastically improve your ability to evaluate players and assemble professional scouting reports. The scouting experience I’ve gained with NetScouts has contributed directly to my professional development and has resulted in new career opportunities. I highly recommend the program to anyone interested in scouting or working in basketball at any level.

Mike Duffy

Western New England University Graduate Assistant
NetScouts Basketball offers the only opportunity for aspiring scouts to gain meaningful experience scouting live Division 1 games at press row. The program enabled me to be credentialed for high-level college games and hone my scouting ability in a professional setting. Through this unique process, you will drastically improve your ability to evaluate players and assemble professional scouting reports. The scouting experience I’ve gained with NetScouts has contributed directly to my professional development and has resulted in new career opportunities. I highly recommend the program to anyone interested in scouting or working in basketball at any level.
Daniel Gould

Perth Wildcats and Perth Lynx

If you need hands on experience scouting, including feedback and formatting reports, then NetScouts has an ideal option, with their in-depth scouting program. Having spent a full NCAA season scouting for them across the US, I had support the whole way. Entry into games, great seats and excellent advice. Now, with NetScouts teaming up with SMWW, they've gone to a new level. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to start out in the basketball industry.

Daniel Gould

Perth Wildcats and Perth Lynx
If you need hands on experience scouting, including feedback and formatting reports, then NetScouts has an ideal option, with their in-depth scouting program. Having spent a full NCAA season scouting for them across the US, I had support the whole way. Entry into games, great seats and excellent advice. Now, with NetScouts teaming up with SMWW, they've gone to a new level. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to start out in the basketball industry.
Derek Murray

Babcock Hoops, Director of Scouting

NetScouts Basketball has been an integral part of my journey and stands out as one of the best opportunities in the world. The ability to watch high-level basketball at press row has helped me grow as a talent evaluator, as well as a connector. This training program has helped me develop my eye both on the court and through video scouting, while simultaneously introducing me to wonderful people around the NCAA & NBA communities. I highly recommend NetScouts to anyone aspiring to work in the realm of basketball.

Derek Murray

Babcock Hoops, Director of Scouting
NetScouts Basketball has been an integral part of my journey and stands out as one of the best opportunities in the world. The ability to watch high-level basketball at press row has helped me grow as a talent evaluator, as well as a connector. This training program has helped me develop my eye both on the court and through video scouting, while simultaneously introducing me to wonderful people around the NCAA & NBA communities. I highly recommend NetScouts to anyone aspiring to work in the realm of basketball.
Jack Vlasic

Miami Hurricanes Manager, Business Development

NetScouts Basketball's training program gave me the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business. Not only do you get access to high-level college basketball, but you also get feedback on your reports so you can continue to grow. My experience with NetScouts has been invaluable and I highly recommend their training program to aspiring scouts.

Jack Vlasic

Miami Hurricanes Manager, Business Development
NetScouts Basketball's training program gave me the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business. Not only do you get access to high-level college basketball, but you also get feedback on your reports so you can continue to grow. My experience with NetScouts has been invaluable and I highly recommend their training program to aspiring scouts.
Greg Walter

Director of Scouting, DMV Warriors (ABA)

NetScouts Basketball’s scout training program has been an amazing part of my professional scouting journey. Through this program, I have learned the ins and outs of scouting and have been given the opportunity to do it in a professional setting. Being affiliated with NetScouts has given me credibility for my career and allowed me to show other organizations my professional worth. I recommend this to anyone interested in scouting, analytics, media relations or just basketball in general.

Greg Walter

Director of Scouting, DMV Warriors (ABA)
NetScouts Basketball’s scout training program has been an amazing part of my professional scouting journey. Through this program, I have learned the ins and outs of scouting and have been given the opportunity to do it in a professional setting. Being affiliated with NetScouts has given me credibility for my career and allowed me to show other organizations my professional worth. I recommend this to anyone interested in scouting, analytics, media relations or just basketball in general.
Rich Ward

Basketball Coach, Player Development and Professional Camps

NetScouts Basketball's scout training program has given me so many professional benefits. It will help separate you from the competition by gaining key evaluation tools, you will learn from actual scouting people and receive direct feedback in a mentoring relationship, you will gain a network of scouts, and most important, it will increase confidence in your abilities and talents.

Rich Ward

Basketball Coach, Player Development and Professional Camps
NetScouts Basketball's scout training program has given me so many professional benefits. It will help separate you from the competition by gaining key evaluation tools, you will learn from actual scouting people and receive direct feedback in a mentoring relationship, you will gain a network of scouts, and most important, it will increase confidence in your abilities and talents.
Frank Preston

Hidden Gems Basketball Basketball Coach

Working as a scout trainee with NetScouts Basketball was the best decision that I have made thus far for my career. While at NetScouts I have gained very valuable experience of being a basketball scout. I have been able to take advantage of some unique opportunities such as working side-by-side with other scouts and journalists on media row while attending high-end Division 1 basketball games. I’ve also been able to sharpen my skills by working on international scouting projects such as the Nordic and European championship games.

Frank Preston

Hidden Gems Basketball Basketball Coach
Working as a scout trainee with NetScouts Basketball was the best decision that I have made thus far for my career. While at NetScouts I have gained very valuable experience of being a basketball scout. I have been able to take advantage of some unique opportunities such as working side-by-side with other scouts and journalists on media row while attending high-end Division 1 basketball games. I’ve also been able to sharpen my skills by working on international scouting projects such as the Nordic and European championship games.