Senior National Scouts | National Collegiate Scouts
VP of Scouting
Name: Joseph Curtis
Position: VP of Scouting
E-Mail: jcurtis@ncsasports.org
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7422
Location: Chicago, IL
College: University of Houston
Joseph Curtis joined NCSA five years ago and has been a leader in the organization, taking part in many new initiatives to help the company reach unprecedented growth since its founding in 2000. During his tenure with NCSA, Curtis has learned scouting and the recruiting business from the inside out and has quickly become an executive member of NCSA's experienced and knowledgeable staff. He has worked with all levels and athletic abilities of student-athletes around the country and has contributed to every facet of the organization.
Senior National Scouts
Name: Keith Babb
Position: Senior National Scout
E-Mail: kbabb@ncsasports.org
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7474
Location: Chicago, IL
College: University of Tennessee & Northwestern University
Keith Babb earned a marketing degree from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from Northwestern University. He is an ACEP certified youth coach with 17 years experience, and has worked as an IHSA football official and softball official. He taught ACT and SAT preparation classes, helping improve high-schooler's test scores. Babb's softball-playing daughter enrolled with NCSA prior to her sophomore year in high school. Working the NCSA system, Melissa heard from 145 colleges, 20 had real interest, she narrowed those schools down to three solid choices, and is playing DI softball at Colgate University.
Name: George Bauer
Position: Senior National Scout
E-Mail: GBauer@ncsasports.org
Phone: (262) 877-4810
Location: Twin Lakes, WI
College: Tulane University
George Bauer attended Tulane on a full football scholarship and majored in education. Bauer is a former Athletic Director, teacher, and coach. He has assisted hundreds of student-athletes nationally find the right college for them, both academically and athletically.
Name: Carmen Bucci
Position: Senior National Scout
E-Mail: cbucci@ncsasports.org
Phone: (630) 335-1967
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
College: Northwestern University
Carmen Bucci comes to the NCSA as a former client of NCSA President, Chris Krause. Bucci is very familiar with the recruiting process. He was recruited nationally for baseball, which landed him a scholarship to Northwestern University. As a four year starter, Bucci was a two-time All-Big Ten Shortstop. Carmen continued his athletic career with the San Diego Padres for two years. Post Padre achievements include the operation of the West Coast Baseball School (Sherman Oaks, CA) and former Scout with the Texas Rangers.
Name: Jenny Goodpaster
Position: Senior National Scout
E-Mail: jgoodpaster@ncsasports.org
Phone: (517) 849-9349
Location: Jonesville, MI
College: Hillsdale College & Western Michigan University
Jenny Goodpaster received her undergraduate degree in education from Hillsdale College in 1988 and immediately began her teaching career at Hamilton High School (near Holland, MI). She taught and coached basketball, volleyball and track for ten years, enjoying every minute. Goodpaster continued her education by earning a masters degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan University in 1993. In her "free time" she raced for NIKE and was a 1996 Olympic trials qualifier who trained again for the 2000 trials under Olympic Coach Brian Diemer. Goodpaster entered the college coaching ranks in 2000 and went on to recruit top athletes from all over the country, earning the GLIAC Coach of The Year. In addition to her recruiting experience, Goodpaster is also a mother of two sons. She understands the importance of each decision in life and is passionate about helping families find the "right fit" for their son or daughter.
Name: Dave Phillips
Position: Senior National Scout
E-Mail: DPhillips@ncsasports.org
Phone: (513) 284-5628
Location: West Chester, OH
College: University of Dayton
As a parent, Dave Phillips sat where you are sitting today and understands what you want and expect from a college recruiter. Through his guidance and personal involvement, "his kids" and their families learn how the system works and are educated about the multiple steps it takes to reach the next level.
Name: Steve Potter
Position: Senior National Scout
E-Mail: Spotter@ncsasports.org
Phone: (724) 832-5575
Location: Greensburg, PA
College: St. Vincent College
Steve Potter is a leader in the recruiting industry and is known for his knowledge, guidance, passion and directness. Potter was a full scholarship basketball player at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA and has spent the last fifteen years in the business of helping families through the recruiting process. He has also been instrumental in developing the NCSA Corporate Sponsorship Program. Potter lives in Greensburg, PA with his wife Jennifer, and their two children Shaye (5) and Sloane (1).
National Collegiate Scouts
Name: Briana Adamovsky
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: badamovsky@ncsasports.org
Phone: (812) 287-8090
Location: Bloomington, IN
College: Ohio University
Briana Adamovsky, a graduate of Ohio University, joins NCSA with degrees in finance and management, as well as collegiate and professional experience playing volleyball. While playing varsity volleyball for the Ohio Bobcats she garnered Honorable Mention All-American, National Setter of the Year and Mid-American Conference Player of the Year honors and led her team to two consecutive Mid-American Conference Championships and NCAA appearances. Following her collegiate career she played professionally in Paris while also coaching a regional women's team.
Name: Dave Carl
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: DCarl@ncsasports.org
Phone: (262) 650-8998
Location: Waukesha, WI
College: University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
David Carl was part of the NAIA Division II National Championship Football Team and played professionally in England. Carl has coached both at the high school and college levels. Recently, Dave was inducted into his high school athletic Hall of Fame. Since 1996 he has helped thousands of student-athletes nationwide through the recruiting process.
Name: Bill Casson
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: bcasson@ncsasports.org
Phone: (954) 935-0401
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
College: Florida State University
Bill Casson joins the NCSA scout team from Ft. Lauderdale, FL where he has helped many student athletes reach their lifelong goals. He is one of two founding directors of the South Florida Travelers Baseball League, a three county, 175 team league from 10U through varsity. Casson has coached at the high school level and understands the need for guidance through the process of college recruiting. He has dealt with the pitfalls in helping his son attain a scholarship to play baseball at the university level.
Name: Merry Beth Evans
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: mevans@ncsasports.org
Phone: (303) 880-1930
Location: Boulder, CO
College: University of Arkansas
Prior to scouting, Merry Beth Evans coached basketball for eight years at Hendrix College, Grand Canyon University and Tusculum College. At Tusculum College, she took her team to two consecutive NAIA National Tournaments, and was named TVAC Coach of the Year.
Name: Ty Garland
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: tgarland@ncsasports.org
Phone: (773) 418-7791
Location: Oak Park, IL
College: Michigan State University
Coming out of high school in New Jersey, Ty Garland was ranked by Tom Lemming as the 16th linebacker in the nation. Additionally, he was the indoor-outdoor national champion in the shot-put with throws of 64ft 8in and discus with throws of 191ft 5in. He was highly recruited by many colleges for football and track and field.
He attended Michigan State University on a full athletic scholarship. From 1993-1998, he played middle linebacker and competed in four bowl games. He also threw shot-put for Michigan State University and holds a shot-put record.
Ty Garland graduated from Michigan State University in 1998 with a bachelors degree. Following graduation, he worked as a career placement recruiter and in the mortgage industry.
'Athletics has played a fundamental part of my life,' said Garland. 'NCSA allows me to guide student athletes during this exciting time.'
Name: Steve Geffner
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: sgeffner@ncsasports.org
Phone: (323) 640-0177
Location: Glendale, CA
College: Northwestern University
Steve attended Northwestern University, arriving on campus as a walk-on baseball player. Through his hard work and determination, Steve earned a spot on the team and quickly made himself an invaluable member of the Wildcats. As a starter, Steve showed his utility playing seven different positions over his four year career. He earned Academic All-Big Ten honors and helped lead the Wildcats to the Big Ten playoffs in his senior season. Steve continued his athletic career playing professional baseball in the independent Frontier League for the Portsmouth Explorers, where he was selected as the league's All-Star Second Baseman, and the Springfield Capitals, helping lead the team to their first league championship.
Name: Derek Hatfield
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: dhatfield@ncsasports.org
Phone: (815) 985-1402
Location: Round Lake Beach, IL
College: Northern Illinois University
Derek Hatfield graduated from Northern Illinois University on two academic scholarships and majored in Business Communications. He was a part of the Honors Program at NIU as well. Prior to joining NCSA Derek was the Director of Game Operations for the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL and Assistant GM of the Rockford Lightning of the CBA. "Helping student athletes find the right fit both academically and athletically is a great feeling and that is why I am with NCSA."
Name: Scott Henderson
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: scotth@ncsasports.org
Phone: (661) 325-6272
Location: Bakersfield, CA
College: San Luis Obispo
After pursuing a career in collegiate basketball in San Luis Obispo , CA , that was cut short by injury, Scott Henderson had a four year stint in state law enforcement. Longing once again to get back into working with college coaches and high school student-athletes in the recruiting process he began scouting in 2000. Henderson comes to us with three years of recruiting experience as the Senior National Athletic Scouting Director from a competitor. Now, he has truly found a home where the matching of college coaches with the right student-athletes is priority one.
Name: Nick Holmes
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: nholmes@ncsasports.org
Phone: (323) 691-3308
Location: Sherman Oakes, CA
College: University of Southern Mississippi
Nick comes to NCSA as a professional baseball instructor and trainer. He owns and operates Sherman Oaks Baseball Academy and 5 Tool Players, Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA. Certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and a former U.S. Marine, his background in strength & conditioning and nutrition helps him develop his players physically and mentally to accomplish their goals on the diamond. In the past eight years he has had the privilege of working with many top high school, college and professional players. Coming to NCSA, and "being able to help a student/athlete follow and achieve their dream is the most rewarding feeling I have ever had professionally".
Name: Jeff Little
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: jlittle@ncsasports.org
Phone: (707) 815-7424
Location: Loma Linda, CA
College: Pacific Union College
Jeff Little was the starting point guard at Shenandoah Valley Academy in Northern Virginia for two years before graduating from Pacific Union College in California. During his tenure in Virginia, he played among some of the top student athletes in the nation, including Ron Mercer, Damien Wilkins, Jason Chapel, and Keith Bogans, who have since gone on to the NBA.
'I thought with that exposure and the level of competition I was going up against every night, the recruiting process would take care of itself. I couldn't have been more wrong,' said Little. 'I realize now that a proactive approach is the best route and NCSA would have been a tremendous aid for me.' Little also has experience as a coach and referee in basketball, football, baseball, and tennis, as well as knowledge directing a Napa Valley youth sports program. His familiarity with multiple sports is immeasurable and his passion in assisting young adults reach their potential is hard to overlook.
Name: Brendan Meyer
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: bmeyer@ncsasports.org
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7436
Location: Chicago, IL
College: Notre Dame
Originally from eastern Pennsylvania, Meyer graduated from Nazareth High School in 2002, where he was a multi-sport athlete. In 2006, Meyer fulfilled his childhood dream by graduating from the University of Notre Dame. He brings a passion for sports and extensive knowledge of the recruiting process to the NCSA team.
Name: Adam O'Reilly
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: aoreilly@ncsasports.org
Phone: (630) 340-3295
Location: Aurora, IL
College: University of Illinois
Adam O'Reilly grew up playing over ten different sports. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in sport management. Before joining the NCSA team, he had experience working for the Chicago Bears Football Club and the Worldwide Senior Tennis Circuit. Adam had four family members go through the NCSA program and all four went on to compete at the Division 1 level. He takes pride in guiding student-athletes through the recruiting process and helping them to achieve their dream of playing in college.
Name: Denny Pommier
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: dpommier@ncsasports.org
Phone: (815) 685-8434
Location: Kankakee, IL
College: Illinois State University
Denny has sat on all sides of the recruiting table as a college volleyball coach, parent, and as a high school and club coach assisting families during the college selection process. With over 28 year of combined experience, he believes NCSA overwhelmingly out ways any other options for athletes looking to play at the next level. As the saying goes, "I've been there and done that," Denny says, "and in the best interest of the families involved, whether you think you are a blue chip player or a role player within your high school or club team, the personalized education you receive with the NCSA will make you a winner, on and off the court."
Name: Mike Semaan
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: msemaan@ncsasports.org
Phone: (412) 860-7456
Location: Chicago, IL
College: Indiana University
Mike Semaan grew up in Pittsburgh, PA where he played baseball for Mt. Lebanon High School. He graduated with a business degree from Indiana University. Before joining the NCSA team Semaan was an intern with the Daytona Cubs minor league baseball team.
Name: Jeff Sinitean
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: jsinitean@ncsasports.org
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7431
Location: Chicago, IL
College: University of Iowa
Originally from Bartlett, IL, Jeff Sinitean joins the NCSA team after spending a year with the Rockford Lightning of the Continental Basketball Association as the Public Relations Director. He graduated from the University of Iowa in May of 2005 with a bachelor's degree in marketing while earning minors in both Spanish and health and sports studies.
Name: Will Smith
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: wsmith@ncsasports.org
Phone: (317) 810-9452
Location: Indianapolis, IN
College: Eastern Illinois University
Will Smith, a former collegiate baseball player, received a full academic and athletic scholarship to Eastern Illinois University. He has spent the last eight years in the recruiting industry, assisting hundreds of student-athletes in finding the right collegiate fit, including his son who was recruited to play Division I baseball. In addition to his scouting, Will has experience in coaching and umpiring.
Name: Mylai Tenner
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: mtenner@ncsasports.org
Phone: (651) 276-7572
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
College: Southwest State University
Mylai "T" Tenner played professional football in Canada with the Hamilton Tigercats. After sustaining an injury he switched to arena ball and had several NFL workouts. Once his playing days were over Tenner used his Sports Management/Business Administration degree from Southwest Sate University to coach football, basketball and track for 13 years. Most recently Tenner coached women's basketball at the University of Minnesota Morris and for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA. He continued his education by earning a masters degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Mary's University and is currently finishing his PHD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Iowa State University. Tenner is also a father who understands the importance of each decision in life and is passionate about helping families find the right fit for their student-athletes.
Name: Howard Theuerkauf
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: htheuerkauf@ncsasports.org
Phone: (715) 355-8699
Location: Schofield, WI
College: Northern Michigan University
Howard Theuerkauf knows what it takes to be successful going through the college recruiting process. Theuerkauf has twenty three years of coaching experience and has seen the many pitfalls that student-athletes and parents encounter. Through his personal involvement, he has guided and educated his own two sons along with hundreds of other families about the multiple steps it takes to successfully reach the next level.
Name: Eric Wallor
Position: National Collegiate Scout
E-Mail: ewallor@ncsasports.org
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7447
Location: Palatine, IL
College: University of Illinois
Eric Wallor graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's degree in recreation, sport and tourism with an emphasis in sport management. Wallor ran track and cross country at Illinois and before transferring to Illinois won a National Championship in the 1500m and 5000m in track and was a two-time All-American in cross country at Harper Junior College in Palatine, IL. Along with being a National Scout with NCSA Wallor is also the Assistant Cross Country Coach at Harper College.
