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NOTEBOOK FOR SPORT PERFORMANCES | SCOUTING | PROFESSIONAL TALENT A scout is someone who works for a professional sports agency, a professional sports team or a college or university. They look for the best players in the field and help those organizations fill spots on their rosters. Scouts often spend long hours driving and flying across the country to meet with players and their families and to watch those players on the field or court. Depending on the size of the organization, they may also help with contract negotiations. They usually study players via the newspaper and online to find those who would be the best fit for an organization. Scouts work in the field. They travel by plane, bus and car to watch athletes playing tennis, basketball, football and other types of sports. Scouts might work for a professional basketball team and travel to high schools and colleges to find the top new players. They may also work for colleges and universities and scout players at the high school level and those from other schools. Scouts can spend weeks or even months on the road during the busy season as they travel from city to city. During the off-season, those with a college degree and a license can work as coaches or teachers.