Hi, I’m Shannon Riley, CEO of Dream Sports Group, and I’d like to share my journey—a story that shaped my mission to help athletes like you succeed.
Growing up in Delaware, I faced a challenge many athletes from small towns can relate to: I had the size, speed, skill, and grades, but no exposure. No one knew who I was.
I didn’t know how or when to contact college coaches, let alone what to say. My high school coach had 75 players to manage and couldn’t dedicate time to just me. I bought into the myth that "if you're good, they'll find you."
They didn’t.
Despite giving my all on the field, no college coaches called. I felt invisible. My dream of playing college football seemed out of reach. I was devastated.
But I didn’t quit. I realized that no one was coming to save me—I had to take control of my future. I developed a strategy that became the foundation of what I now call the Dream Blueprint.
Here’s what I did:
1. Sought mentoring: I found people who understood the recruiting process and could guide me every step of the way.
2. Focused on action steps: I created a plan to consistently contact college coaches, share my information, and stay proactive.
3. Secured strong recommendations: Mentors and trusted contacts wrote endorsements that helped me stand out.
This strategy changed everything. I earned over 50 scholarship offers and ultimately committed to play Division I football at Villanova University.
Through this experience, I learned an important truth: talent alone isn’t enough. You need a plan.
That’s why I founded Dream Scouting Network—to help athletes like you craft a winning strategy and achieve your goals.
My Promise to You
I will personally guide you through the recruiting process, provide actionable steps, and write personal recommendations to help you stand out.
The first step? Getting on the radar of college coaches. It’s time to be seen.
Let’s make your dream a reality.
Shannon Riley
CEO, Dream Sports Group
