Scouting refers to the process of identifying talent while keeping one's team's needs in mind. A Sports Scout therefore tries to identify new talents for the team so as to improve the performance of the team.
Personal Competencies
You enjoy sports
You like to work in teams
You are an effective communicator
You enjoy working outdoors
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (BSM) OR Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same or related field
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc./B.Com./BBA) in any subject followed by an internship in the sports industry, after which you can pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Physical Education. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Tamil Nadu 2. Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Chandigarh 3. Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, Bhopal 4. Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal 5. Daulat Ram College, Delhi 6. Domkal Girls College, West Bengal 7. Dr Birinchi Kumar Barooah College, Puranigudam, Assam 8. Gobi Arts and Science College, Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. AVVM Sri Pushpam College, Tamil Nadu 2. Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Madurai 3. CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore 4. Gochar Mahavidyalaya, Saharanpur 5. Kumbi College, Manipur 6. MMH College, Ghaziabad 7. Meenakshi Ramaswamy Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu 8. Narayanrao Waghmare Mahavidyalaya, Akhada Balapur, Maharashtra
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,500 - 19,95,000*
*(These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.* • Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI • Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Professional Sports Teams or Clubs
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business
Work Environment: Your work would typically require you to visit youth clubs and stadiums to search for new talents. You may also be required to travel for events and/or work extended hours. While you will be working regular hours, you are likely to put in more hours during sports season
Expected Growth Path
Junior Scout → Sports Scout
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Sports Scout ranges between INR 93,000 - 1,12,000* per month.
Source: salaryexpert.com/salary/job/sports-scout/india *These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Mo Bobat is a sports scout associated with ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) and is the lead talent identifier there. A Sports Science and Management graduate, Bobat started work at the National Cricket Performance Centre on the university campus at Loughborough in 2011. Bobat has since been key in the complete overhaul of the England team selection process.*
Sports Scout
NCS Code: NA | SP041. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (BSM) OR Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same or related field
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc./B.Com./BBA) in any subject followed by an internship in the sports industry, after which you can pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Physical Education.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Tamil Nadu
2. Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Chandigarh
3. Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, Bhopal
4. Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal
5. Daulat Ram College, Delhi
6. Domkal Girls College, West Bengal
7. Dr Birinchi Kumar Barooah College, Puranigudam, Assam
8. Gobi Arts and Science College, Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. AVVM Sri Pushpam College, Tamil Nadu
2. Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Madurai
3. CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore
4. Gochar Mahavidyalaya, Saharanpur
5. Kumbi College, Manipur
6. MMH College, Ghaziabad
7. Meenakshi Ramaswamy Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu
8. Narayanrao Waghmare Mahavidyalaya, Akhada Balapur, Maharashtra
Information on the institute rankings can be found at- https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,500 - 19,95,000*
*(These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Professional Sports Teams or Clubs
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business
Work Environment: Your work would typically require you to visit youth clubs and stadiums to search for new talents. You may also be required to travel for events and/or work extended hours. While you will be working regular hours, you are likely to put in more hours during sports season
Junior Scout → Sports Scout
The approx. salary of a Sports Scout ranges between INR 93,000 - 1,12,000* per month.
Source: salaryexpert.com/salary/job/sports-scout/india
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Mo Bobat is a sports scout associated with ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) and is the lead talent identifier there. A Sports Science and Management graduate, Bobat started work at the National Cricket Performance Centre on the university campus at Loughborough in 2011. Bobat has since been key in the complete overhaul of the England team selection process.*
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/meet-the-scouting-guru-at-the-heart-of-england-s-selection-revolution-1165245
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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