OWNER/SCOUT
Milwaukee, WI
414-303-7607
Jason@ScoutU.com

Jason Lauren, who lives in Milwaukee, Wis., is the Owner and a Scout for ScoutU. Since 2008, he has helped over 300 athletes from the Midwest move on to play in college to programs at every level across the country — from major NCAA Division I schools like Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Missouri and Purdue to Division III and JUCOs. The athletes he has guided through the recruiting process have committed to 136 colleges in 25 different states, from Arizona to Florida, Texas to Massachusettes and accross the Midwest.

Jason has implemented recruiting methods for his athletes that have resulted in millions of dollars of scholarships. Through his personal conversations with college coaches over the years and going through the recruiting process with hundreds of athletes, he has learned the ins and outs of how the recruiting process works and how to best guide athletes and their families through it. Jason has established relationships with hundreds of colleges coaches at all levels, most of which have come by meeting in person at games and events. He has given recruiting seminars for many events, teams and schools. Jason has been featured in the Milwaukee Business Journal and has been mentioned in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel many times when his athletes have made their college commitments. He employed two scouts who became scouts with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Jason started his career as an award-winning sports journalist. He worked for the Green Bay Press-Gazette as a sports copy editor and reporter, covering hockey and writing a fantasy football column. He self-syndicated the column to papers around the country, including the Chicago Tribune. He also was the sports editor and a sports reporter for the Freeport (Ill.) Journal Standard. During Jason’s sports journalism career, he connected with several college coaches, learning how to communicate effectively with them. He graduated with a BS degree in entrepreneurship and minored in journalism at Northern Michigan University. He grew up in Ishpeming, Mich., a small town in the Upper Peninsula, and graduated from Westwood High School.

Jason resides in Greendale, Wis., with his wife, Laurie, and 11-year-old daughter, Maisey.

GENERAL MANAGER/SCOUT
Columbus, OH
920-979-3093
Jon@ScoutU.com

Jon Feyen is ScoutU’s General Manager and Ohio scout. As General Manager, Jon handles scout hiring, social media, athlete websites and prospect commitment stories. Jon owns 9 years of experience working in college athletics. He managed events, kept statistics, wrote articles, operated social media and helped coaches with their recruiting. Jon’s resume includes experience at Division I, Division III and NAIA schools. He has worked hundreds of college basketball, baseball and football games, so he knows the talent required to compete at that level. 

More than half the golfers Jon advised have committed to Division I programs, including Timmy Gannon (Elon), Elise Hoven (North Dakota State), Grace Durkin (Loyola), Kate Bogenschutz (Montana), Lauren Lupinek (Western Michigan), Lorenza Martinez (Loyola) and Elliott Nielsen (Northern Iowa). Jon also has worked with prospects in baseball and basketball, including Savannah Walsdorf who totaled over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds for Dakota State University.

Jon worked in advance scouting and video for the Milwaukee Brewers during 2018. He is constantly involved in the local sporting scene, owning experience with Minor League Baseball (2013-17), NBA G-League Basketball (2017-18) and several high school state championships. Jon also handled media relations and official statistics for the NCAA Division III World Series from 2008-17. Jon owns a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master’s degree in sports management from Cardinal Stritch University (WI). His writing profile includes a published book (How Twitter Changed Sports Journalism) and the 2016 Spira Research Award for his thesis, “Analytics: The New Currency of MLB.” Jon and his wife, Brennan, have been married since 2019.

SCOUT
Quincy, IL
256-283-1160
Mackenzie@ScoutU.com

Mackenzie Bellows-Schissel, who lives in Quincy, Ill., and is originally from Calgary, Alberta (Canada), has made a significant mark in the world of soccer both as a player and a coach. Most recently, she was the head women’s soccer coach at Quincy University, an NCAA Division II school in Illinois. In her first two seasons as head coach at Quincy, Mackenzie guided the Hawks to the brink of the GLVC tournament, coming within a win of qualification. Her leadership helped secure two All-GLVC honors for two players, further solidifying her impact on the program.

Growing up, she played for the Calgary Blizzards Soccer Club and was a member of the Canadian Youth National Training Program and competed on the national stage during her youth soccer career. Mackenzie attended Jacksonville State University, where she played NCAA Division I soccer. Over her collegiate career, she played in 76 games, starting 69, finishing with 8 goals and 14 assists and logging over 4,500 minutes played.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, she transitioned into coaching, beginning as a student-assistant coach at Jacksonville State. Her coaching journey continued as a graduate assistant at William Woods University, where she played a crucial role in leading the Owls to a conference championship with an 11-6-4 record. In 2019, Mackenzie joined Quincy University as a graduate assistant and was later promoted to full-time assistant coach in 2021 while pursuing her Master’s Degree in Education.

With a strong foundation in both playing and coaching, Mackenzie has the tools to help the next generation of soccer talent in their recruiting process.

SCOUT
Chicago, IL
312-909-3602
Linda@ScoutU.com

Linda Blackwell Bentley, who lives in Chicago, Ill., is a former collegiate women’s basketball player at the University of Illinois-Chicago – an NCAA Division I school — and has coached both girls high school tennis and basketball. A three-sport All-Conference and All-Sectional varsity athlete in tennis, basketball and softball at a high school with over 3,200 students, she also was named All-State honorable mention in basketball and invited to tryout for the Pan American Games/Junior Olympics after graduation. Linda was recruited by various colleges and still has her National Letter of Intent from the University of Alabama-Huntsville, an NCAA Division II school. She was offered a full scholarship to play in both tennis and basketball there. Instead, she decided to accept a full scholarship and play for Illinois-Chicago and a was a top basketball player during her career there, averaging 14.4 points a game and being in the top 20 in career field goals made. Linda was the varsity basketball coach at Beacon Academy High School in Evanston, Ill., during the 2019-20 season. Linda earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and art education at UIC. She has made a career in business of graphic design and created marketing materials for various clients, including the Chicago Blackhawks and Nike. Additionally, she manages an art collection. The Getty Museum in Los Angeles has acquired a portion of the collection to become part of its permanent collection.

SCOUT
Cleveland, OH
216-990-8617
DJ@ScoutU.com

DJ Blanks, who lives in Cleveland, Ohio, has been training and scouting thousands of athletes since 2017. He has trained athletes of all levels, from youth, middle school, high school, collegiate players ranging from NAIA to Division I as well as overseas professionals and NBA players. He was also given the privilege to coach and train LeBron James and his kids Bronny and Bryce James. Since doing that, he has gained a large connection with college and professional coaches and has helped over 200 players gain full scholarships to play basketball at the next level. Players such as Chris Livingston (Milwaukee Bucks), Bronny James (University of Southern California), Sencire Harris (University of Illinois), Paris Gilmore (University of Detroit-Mercy), Mari Bickley (University of Princeton), Quentin Toles (Lynn University), Lanae Riley (University of Akron) and Eric Holley (University of Toledo).

DJ has also been an NBA trainer for the Cleveland Cavaliers and has run many camps with hundreds of players in attendance as well as college coaches in attendance. He has played professional basketball overseas in Italy, China and Sweden. DJ has a professional championship as the starting point guard for Italy Green Basket ASD. He also played as the starting point guard for NCAA D1 at Texas Southern University and played in the NCAA Tournament as well as the NIT. DJ was named Defensive Player of the Year and led the NCAA D1 in triple doubles in 2016 and has also won two conference championships. He graduated with a double bachelor’s degree in business management/marketing and sports management from Texas Southern. DJ attended high school at LeBron James’ alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, where he won two state championships and was a top–10 player in Ohio.

SCOUT
Budd Lake, NJ
908-619-4066
Brittany@ScoutU.com

Brittany Demarest, who lives in Budd Lake, NJ, is a dedicated athletics professional with a strong background in collegiate softball, both as a player and coach. During her college career, she was a standout student-athlete at Saint Elizabeth University, where she competed at the NCAA Division III level from 2017 to 2022. She served as team captain from 2018 until her graduation, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in sports management and marketing. Brittany earned recognition on the Colonial States Athletic Conference All-Conference Team during her senior year and was named to the All-Academic Team five times. In 2022, she graduated with a master’s degree in graphic design and media.

Following her collegiate career, Brittany transitioned into coaching and sports communications. She began as a social media specialist while simultaneously launching her coaching career as the assistant head coach for the NJ HITZ 18U College Showcase Team, a role she continues to hold. In 2022, Brittany returned to Saint Elizabeth University as a softball coach before moving to County College of Morris (JUCO) in 2023, where she has been coaching since.

With practical experience gained from her degree programs, as well as extensive hands-on experience as both a player and coach, Brittany possesses a deep understanding of the recruiting process and player development. She is passionate about mentoring young athletes and helping them achieve their full potential at the collegiate level.

SCOUT
Canton, OH
330-206-8409
Grace@ScoutU.com

Grace Jackson, who lives in Canton, OH, has made a strong name for herself in the softball world. After a successful playing and coaching career at the University of Northwestern Ohio (NAIA), she then went on to become the head softball coach at Lake Erie College (NCAA Division II). Growing up, she was a three-sport athlete in softball, basketball and volleyball. As a player, Grace was a 5-year starter as a centerfielder from 2016 to 2021 with a career batting average of .380. In 2017, she was named 1st-Team NFCA All-Region and 1st-Team All-Wolverine-Hooser Athletic Conference. In 2018, she was named to the 2nd-Team All-WHAC and WHAC All-Defensive Team. In 2019, she was named to the 2nd-Team NFCA All-Region and 1st-Team All-WHAC, and in 2020 was named to the 1st-Team All-WHAC and All-Defensive Team.

Upon graduation, Grace joined UNOH as a full-time assistant in charge of the outfielders and hitting, in addition to being the head coach of the JV program. She was also responsible for the program’s extensive youth camps and coordinating recruiting. During the 2021-2022 campaign, the Racers reached program heights with a 16-6 conference record. She was also instrumental in recruiting 13 new varsity and 15 new JV student-athletes for the 2022-2023 season.

During her time at Lake Erie College, Grace brought in top talent from all across the nation to help build her own program at the Division II level at the age of 23. As a former athlete transitioning to the strenuous daily tasks of creating a successful program as head coach, she has learned to see college sports from a different angle. She also helped multiple athletes earn all-conference honors in a competitive conference and helped the team break multiple records.

Grace earned her bachelor’s degree in sports marketing and management (2020) and master’s in business administration (2022).

SCOUT
Vancouver, BC
604-808-5215
Susan@ScoutU.com

Susan Kemper’s college recruitment experience began building in 2014 when she independently navigated the softball college recruitment process for her daughter, leading to multiple NCAA Division I full-ride offers and successfully signing in 2015. From there, Susan was invited to be the Recruitment Manager for the Synergy Gold Travel Team, leading families through the recruitment process with information, tools, advice and building a trusting relationship with everyone throughout the process.

Susan is a BC Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and is a former Canadian National Team athlete in artistic swimming, achieving podium success in several world-level competitions, including silver medals in the 1991 and 1995 Pan American Games and the 1995 World Championships. Susan has held multiple titles in the sport, including British Columbia’s High-Performance Director, Technical Director, Provincial Training Centre, Provincial Head Coach and the longest running club Head Coach in the province where she produced over 20 national and Olympic team athletes for Canada. She has held multiple international coaching contracts in the U.S., Malaysia, Netherlands, Austria and Brazil, coaching at the Pan American Games, the FINA World Aquatic Championships and the Olympic Qualifier. In 2007, Susan was named Canada’s Olympic Head Coach after leading their senior programs for 7 years where she qualified the team for the Beijing Games.  

As a Chartered Professional Coach, Susan is Nationally Certified Level 5 with the Coaches of Canada, the highest ranking in Canadian sport education. She is the ninth woman in Canada with that coaching education level and the first coach in artistic swimming. In 2006, Susan was amongst the grand opening inductees into her hometown’s Sports Hall of Fame as Builder in Sport.

“I firmly believe that sports are here to enhance our lives. I strive for that in all the roles I’ve held in sports and look forward to continuing that philosophy for years to come.”

SCOUT
Toronto, ON
778-865-4653
Chris@ScoutU.com

Chris Lee, who lives in Toronto, ON, embarked on his golfing journey at the age of 19, honing his skills and passion for the sport. His dedication and unwavering commitment led to a remarkable career that saw him compete at the highest levels of professional golf, including on the PGA Tour, and in various corners of the world, including Asia, Europe, the United States and Canada.

One of the notable highlights of Chris’s career was his sponsorship by Samsung Corporation, a testament to his exceptional talent and marketability within the sport. This partnership not only allowed him to further excel on the golf course but also solidified his presence as a prominent figure in the golfing community.

Beyond his achievements as a professional golfer, Chris is also recognized for his contributions as a golf coach. He has played a pivotal role in nurturing the talents of aspiring young golfers, guiding them on their journey to success. His coaching prowess has seen several of his students flourish on both the LPGA Tour and the KLPGA Tour, solidifying his reputation as a premier instructor. Also, some of his students have been fortunate enough to secure spots in prestigious U.S. colleges such as Pepperdine, UNLV, and Towson, thanks to Chris’s expert coaching and guidance. Furthermore, Chris has had the privilege of coaching individuals who have gone on to represent Canada as members of the national team, a testament to his ability to identify and nurture talent at the highest level of the sport.

In his current role as a scout for ScoutU, Chris leverages his extensive experience and network within the golfing community to help talented athletes secure coveted scholarships at U.S. colleges. With his keen eye for talent and profound understanding of the college recruitment process, Chris is dedicated to empowering young athletes and providing them with opportunities to excel academically and athletically.

Chris’ multifaceted career, encompassing his achievements as a PGA Tour player, his success as a coach and his commitment to guiding athletes toward scholarship opportunities, showcases his unwavering dedication to the world of golf and sports education. His expertise and passion continue to make a profound impact on the lives and careers of aspiring athletes, shaping the future of golfing talent both in Canada and beyond.

SCOUT
Australia
61-0475-066-884
WesM@ScoutU.com

Wes Morgan, who is from Charlotte, NC, and lives in Australia, was recently the head varsity basketball coach and director of operations at Christ’s Church Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.). He was one of the top recruits in the U.S. out of high school. Wes received over 15 NCAA Division I scholarship offers. He signed to the top 3-point shooting school in all of Division I with the University of North Florida. Wes finished out his playing career at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC (NCAA D2). Wes then went on to play three seasons of professional basketball in Australia. He has helped sign multiple players to collegiate scholarship offers, some of which now are all-conference players in college in the U.S. Wes has been the head coach of many teams, including the Charlotte Panthers AAU, Devonport Warriors U16s (Tasmania, Australia) More Than Conquerors B Grade Men (Western Australia) and More Than Conquerors U18 (Western Australia). He has also been the assistant coach on various teams and universities, including Ardrey Kell High School, Converse University (grad player/coach) and Lees-McRae College JV program. Wes has also been building basketball clubs in Australia and most recently a faith-based club in Bunbury, Western Australia, called More Than Conquerors Basketball Club. These positions have made Wes fall in love with bettering other people’s lives and building a winning culture. His passion is recruiting, coaching, leading, mentoring and developing.

SCOUT
San Francisco, CA
402-304-1877
Brett@ScoutU.com

Brett Rosenberger, who lives in the East Bay area of San Francisco, Calif., has been playing, coaching and scouting players for over 40 years. He was recruited to NCAA Division I  in three sports: basketball, football and soccer. His passion was soccer, so he decided to play at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs where he was a part of three postseason USAFA teams before playing at DePaul University. Brett played midfield and goalkeeper, having led the country in save percentage and goals against, making 1st-Team All-Conference during his senior year at DePaul before going on active duty. While on active duty, Brett was on the All-Air Force Team and All-Armed Forces Team and was able to play semi-professionally as time allowed with military commitments. 

At the end of his tour, Brett had the opportunity to play in Germany and went to test himself in the toughest leagues. As his career wrapped up, he began coaching in their academies before returning to the U.S. where he started Azteca Proving Grounds, a company that is still running today. APG trains players, clubs and coaches how to produce results similar to what you see in Europe and has worked with many clubs. While doing this, Brett has coached at every NCAA/NAIA and JUCO level as either a head or assistant coach. At each school, he has been in charge of recruiting. In 2007, Brett co-authored a book on the recruiting process. Since that time, through his APG workshops, he has helped hundreds of prospective athletes make it to the next level, both from a marketing and development perspective. Brett also is the first American soccer coach to hold a master’s degree in Coaching and Player Development from the elite Barcelona University Johan Cruyff Institute. He also has a pending UEFA A coaching license. Brett currently is a board member of two high school district soccer projects and with the United Goalkeeping Alliance, a national online education platform.

SCOUT
Des Moines, IA
515-313-3812
Mark@ScoutU.com

Mark Tegels, who lives in Des Moines, Iowa, has more than three decades of coaching excellence, having served as a varsity coach in football, baseball and softball. He is a retired teacher after teaching 4th, 5th and 6th grades for 33 years. His coaching career includes being part of two state championship teams and three state runner-up finishes in Iowa’s highest class. Mark has coached at City High in Iowa City and Johnston High School. In 2003, he coached the Iowa High School Elite Softball All-Star Team to the Tri-State championship.

A dedicated athlete himself, Mark was a 4-year letterman in baseball at Wayne State College, an NCAA Division II school in Nebraska, as a catcher. He was a four-sport athlete at Fonda High School, earning numerous all-conference and all-state honors in multiple sports.

Throughout Mark’s coaching tenure, he has guided dozens of athletes to all-state selections and has helped numerous athletes secure spots in NCAA Division-I programs.

SCOUT
Kansas City, MO
816-516-8145
Lucas@ScoutU.com

Lucas Vincent, who lives in Olathe, Kan., played football for the University of Missouri from 2010 to 2014. Lucas was a 2-year starter at defensive tackle and played in all 53 games of his career and signed as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans in 2015.  While at Missouri, Lucas earned a bachelor’s degree in the science of agriculture. Lucas also holds a master’s degree in special education from Grand Canyon University and is pursuing a doctoral degree in organizational leadership, also at Grand Canyon. Lucas has worked in education for 10 years, spending 2 years as a special education para while working on his master’s degree, 6 years as an emotional/behavioral disability special education teacher, and 2 years as an academic and behavioral interventionalist.

In high school at Olathe North High School, Lucas was an Offense/Defense All-American, 2-time 1st-Team All-State selection, 2-time 1st-Team All-Conference, a Kansas Top 11 selection and a selection for the conference All-Decade team (2000s) in football. Lucas also was an accomplished wrestler. In his wrestling career, Lucas compiled a record of 112-13, being a 4-time conference champion, a 3-time regional champion, a 3-time state placer, a 2-time state finalist, a state champion, a 2-time Olathe Wrestler of the Year, a selection for the Kansas All-Class Team, and a 3-time member of the Kansas National Dual Team, earning All-American status.

Lucas has coached high school sports in both Kansas and Missouri for 10 years (wrestling for 10 years, football for 5 years and track and field for 3 years) with 6 years as a head wrestling coach at Shawnee Mission East High School (1 year), Olathe West High School (3 years), and Oak Park High School (2 years). Lucas started the girls wrestling program at Olathe West after girls wrestling became a sanctioned sport in Kansas. He took the program from 8 girls in Year 1 to over 70 in Year 4, being one of the biggest programs in the state. During his wrestling coaching career, Lucas coached nine state placers including a 4-time state finalist and a 2-time state champ, Makayla Rivera, who wrestles at Lindenwood University. Over his 10-year coaching career, Lucas helped dozens of athletes in their recruiting journey to earn college scholarships.

Lucas is excited to have the opportunity to help young athletes achieve their dreams of playing at the next level and continue playing the sport they love. With his background as a player going through the recruitment process and a coach who has helped his players through their recruitment process, Lucas wants to help the next generation have the same opportunities with sports he has had.