FormerObserver,
Sometimes it's difficult to get one's point across in words alone. Nevertheless perhaps I read too much into the "value" comment. I certainly understand credibility issues with HS coaches but didn't realize such could be an issue with scouts. Although we are just starting out my son was approached by a pro scout when he attended his first showcase recently. Lastly, I am simply trying to educate myself about the process by absorbing as much information as possible from this website
(credible posters of course lol) which has already been a tremendous asset but still quite a bit of road ahead!