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    NCSA Next College Student Athlete Reviews

    Updated March 29, 2018
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    NCSA Next College Student Athlete President and COO Lisa Strasman
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    Pros

    • Getting to work from home right away is also a big plus (in 29 reviews)

    • Helping hook student athletes up with college programs feels like something important (in 21 reviews)

    Cons

    • Skewed view of work life balance (in 32 reviews)

    • When I took my job as a 'Head Scout' at this company I could not have been more excited (in 22 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "NCSA Review"

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      Current Employee - Recruiting Coordinator in Chicago, IL
      Current Employee - Recruiting Coordinator in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at NCSA Next College Student Athlete full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great work environment and great ways to move up.

      Cons

      Nothing really bad to say about the company.

      Advice to Management

      Keep investing in the people.

    2. "Great culture and industry. Pay is below average"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at NCSA Next College Student Athlete full-time

      Pros

      Company culture and mission. Leadership is great.

      Cons

      Sometime unorthodox hours. Pay isn't great.

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    3. Helpful (1)

      "Recruiting Coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at NCSA Next College Student Athlete part-time

      Pros

      Laid back job
      Great for those in school (flexible)

      Cons

      Parking
      Limited desk space

    4. Helpful (2)

      "Great place to work remotely!"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at NCSA Next College Student Athlete full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Flexible hours, competitive bonus structure, ability to help shape clients' futures

      Cons

      Starting salaries for most jobs are low

    5. Helpful (2)

      "Many hats, one team!"

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      Current Employee - Director of Baseball in Chicago, IL
      Current Employee - Director of Baseball in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at NCSA Next College Student Athlete full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      - Great people
      - Fun environment
      - Opportunity for growth
      - Different career paths
      - Work in sports
      - Enhance lives, encouraged to "give back"
      - Flexible work options
      - World class facility
      - Exceptional training

      Cons

      - Change, need to be prepared for it
      - Evenings/weekends in most positions

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Recruiting Coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at NCSA Next College Student Athlete full-time

      Pros

      Nice People. Good environment. Inside Sales

      Cons

      The pay is less tha nideal

    7. Helpful (2)

      "Worth the work"

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      Current Employee - Recruiting Coordinator
      Current Employee - Recruiting Coordinator
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at NCSA Next College Student Athlete full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      -My manager is always looking for ways to better our team
      -Schedule flexibility
      -Option to work from home
      -Relaxed dress code
      -Chance to really help families
      -There is plenty of ways to advance in the company if you put in the work.
      -You control your opportunities based on the effort you put in.

      Cons

      -Skewed view of work life balance
      -Goals that change regularly and at times are unrealistic
      -Different rules & treatment between core/non core teams

      Advice to Management

      There is a huge disconnect between the way your teams are viewed not only by each other, but management as well. There are perks given to core teams members that are not afforded to non core employees. If you want the entire company to believe you when you say "we are all one team", then make that true.
      I will say that all of upper management believes in an open door policy, and are easy to find when you need to talk.

    8. Helpful (1)

      "Tough, but incredibly rewarding"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at NCSA Next College Student Athlete full-time

      Pros

      At NCSA you get the opportunity to chase a meaningful mission on a daily basis, while working in a state of the art office in great location, surrounded by fun like minded peers. Tremendous opportunity for career growth in sports industry for those who have the right amount of talent, grit and patience. Everyone at NCSA has the ability to do work that directly impacts people's lives. Success stories are shared on a regular basis. Lots of fun team activities such as the annual Turkey Bowl.

      Cons

      Very competitive environment and numbers driven. It's hard to cut corners at NCSA and everyone is expected to maintain a high degree of excellence on a regular basis.

    9. Helpful (3)

      "SCAM - UNETHICAL COMPANY"

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      Current Employee - Recruiting Specialist in Chicago, IL
      Current Employee - Recruiting Specialist in Chicago, IL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at NCSA Next College Student Athlete full-time

      Pros

      Work remotely but the downside is that you are working nights and weekends.
      50% of the time you are talking to a student-athlete with a legit chance at playing at the next level.

      Cons

      -Lie to families in order to achieve sales
      -Extreme favoritism. Certain Recruiting Specialists are spoon fed every month and it is noticeable. Many at the top pay Scouts to set them better meetings.
      -Most kids you talk with do not have a shot at playing at the next level. Word for word out of my managers mouth after I told them I didn't feel the kid could play, "It is not up to us to decide if they can play or not....sign them up!"
      Tough to hit higher commissions as leads are spread incredibly thin. Getting thinner and thinner by the day.
      -You will be micromanaged
      -Very high turnover

      Advice to Management

      What is said here won't matter. This is purely a money grab for them. They should do right by these families and be honest...but that is what they should do, not what they will do.

    10. "Great for some! Stuggle for others"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at NCSA Next College Student Athlete full-time

      Pros

      Great helping student athletes and families!

      Cons

      The structure of the company creates frustrations because management does not hold everyone accountable.

      Advice to Management

      Senior Management should should dig in more with middle management to see what the real issues are.

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