Athlete Spotlight rules and eligibility

These rules govern the ScoutSync Athlete Spotlight program, including Athlete of the Week and Athlete of the Month recognition.

Eligibility

Open to athletes age 13 and over who are currently competing at high school or college level, in any sport, in any country.
Middle school only, youth club only, and professional athletes are not eligible at launch.
There is no cost to nominate and no purchase of any kind is required.

The athlete, a parent or guardian, a coach, a teammate, a club, a school, or an event organizer.
If the nomination did not come from the athlete, ScoutSync contacts the athlete, or the guardian when the athlete is under 18, before publishing anything.

Every nomination is reviewed by the ScoutSync editorial team against verified evidence: stat lines, results, official sources, film, and coach or staff confirmation.
Selection is editorial judgment, not a popularity contest. Fan votes never decide the outcome.
One Athlete of the Week is selected each week. Athletes of the Month are chosen from the weekly selections.

Athlete of the Week receives a digital badge, a social feature, and consideration for the monthly award.
Athlete of the Month receives a ScoutSync Trophy and one complimentary 1:1 athlete assessment with a ScoutSync Legend.
Legend sessions are matched by availability and experience fit.
Trophies are shipped by ScoutSync staff. Shipping timelines vary by country and customs.

Nomination contact details stay private. They are never published.
Published athlete details are limited to full name, sport, position, class, height, weight, team, state, and country, plus approved story and media.
Athletes under 18 require a parent or guardian media release before ScoutSync publishes their name, photo, or video. Judging is not delayed by that step.
Media submitted for a selected athlete may be used by ScoutSync across its website, social channels, and marketing. Media is used only with consent, and consent can be withdrawn by emailing contact@scoutsync.com.

Recognition is editorial. ScoutSync makes no guarantee of NIL, scholarship, recruiting contact, a roster spot, or representation.
ScoutSync is not affiliated with the NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, or any state athletic association for the purposes of this program.
Athletes and families remain responsible for their own eligibility and NIL compliance under their governing body's rules.

Falsified stats, misattributed film, impersonation, or submissions without the athlete's knowledge disqualify a nomination.
ScoutSync may decline, pause, or withdraw any recognition at its discretion.

Questions about the program: contact@scoutsync.com