scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇-tiŋ 
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often Scouting
: the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills
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Burckhardt, of course, has a long history with the Vikings’ organization, having grown up in Minnesota and spent 13 years advancing through the Vikings’ scouting department before Broncos general manager George Paton hired him away to Denver in 2022.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Scouting is not a glamorous job.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Cofie decided to still take part in the G League scouting combine.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Elite soccer nations developed deep scouting networks and developmental philosophies over generations, while American soccer remains largely disconnected and regional.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Scouting is not a glamorous job.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Cofie decided to still take part in the G League scouting combine.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Elite soccer nations developed deep scouting networks and developmental philosophies over generations, while American soccer remains largely disconnected and regional.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇t-iŋ
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of the various Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups
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