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True Insight

Investigative Interviewing for Sports Scouts

True Insight

Mastering the Art of the Scouting Interview

This course equips sports scouts with a cutting-edge interviewing technique, transforming them into adept analysts capable of uncovering deeper insights. This training enhances questioning and listening skills, instilling confidence and ethical discernment, and ensuring every interview becomes a strategic tool for successful scouting.

Designed for Professionals Who Seek Excellence

Law Enforcement

Professional Sports Scouts

Amateur & Collegiate Scouts

Player Personnel Directors

Heads of Scouting

Front Office Executives

What You Will Master

Strategic Questioning

Go beyond surface-level answers to extract meaningful insights that speak to an athlete’s potential, character, and team fit.

Read Between the Lines

Analyze non-verbal cues and changes in baseline behavior to assess temperament and trustworthiness.

Navigate Sensitive Conversations

Confidently address topics like drug use, gambling, or personal conduct with professionalism and tact to get truthful answers.

Real-World Applications

Athlete Interviews

Uncover key details about a prospect's character, motivation, and background directly from the source.

Network & Source Interviews

Gather reliable information from coaches, family, and friends to build a complete profile of a prospect.

Draft & Hiring Decisions

Expose potential weaknesses or undisclosed issues to make the most informed, high-stakes hiring decisions.

"I wanted to reach out and thank you for your exceptional presentation during our Amateur Scouting Department meetings in Arlington, Texas, in January 2020. Many of our scouts reached out to me after the event to express how much they appreciated and learned from your talk. They also expressed surprise at the significant overlap between the roles of a NYS Police Investigator and a baseball scout, particularly in areas such as interviewing and information gathering. Your discussion and techniques so moved our group that many of us have continued to draw from your lessons in our day-to-day work. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your fun and informative presentation with my department. It was truly memorable!"

                                                                                        Adam Lewkowicz, Assistant Director, Amateur Scouting, Texas Rangers

Course Topics

  • Rapport Building

  • Active Listening Skills

  • Assessing Interviewee Credibility

  • Interpreting Baseline Behavior

  • Challenge & Carify

  • Interviewing for Team Fit

  • Rapid Personality Assessment

  • Ethical Interviewing Practices

  • Managing Difficult Conversations

The Teach to Talk® Philosophy
You don't need a script. You need a strategy.

​Teach to Talk™ is the philosophy behind every conversation we teach. We believe communication should never be scripted; it should be strategic, focused, and adaptable. Our training empowers you to create conversations where people feel safe enough to be honest, detailed, and forthcoming, transforming a simple interview into a cooperative, truth-seeking dialogue.

Research-Based Techniques for Reliable Results

Structure Interviewes for Success

Develop a clear and strategic framework to guide conversations, maximizing the quality and relevance of the information obtained.

Leverage Evidence Strategically

Master the Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE) method to identify deception and encourage truthful disclosures.

Interpret Non-Verbal Communication

Learn to detect and analyze subtle cues to gain deeper insights into emotions, intentions, and credibility.

Elevate Your Scouting Capabilities

With our expert guidance, you’ll unlock new dimensions in athlete assessment, transforming every interview into a strategic opportunity for discovery. Make smarter, more informed decisions that elevate your value as a scout.

Meet Your Instructor: Joseph Auriemma, Jr.

With over 24 years of law enforcement experience and a decade of teaching, Joe bridges the gap between theory and practice. His dynamic, engaging style and real-world expertise ensure you leave with actionable skills.

  • Real-World Expertise: Over 24 years in law enforcement.

  • Proven Insights: Experience from thousands of interviews and interrogations.

  • Engaging Instruction: Known for a dynamic, interactive, and unforgettable teaching style.

Ready to Transform Your Investigative Approach?

Gain the skills to achieve insightful, actionable outcomes across diverse investigative scenarios. Uncover the critical details that can make or break a case.

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