Area Scouts provides a fun, safe, and health-focused environment for youth athletes ages 5 to 19, emphasizing holistic well-being alongside physical sports skills. Our Health Initiative First approach ensures that athletes receive age-appropriate instruction in sports mechanics, fundamentals, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyle habits. We offer the most affordable program in the industry, accessible to all skill levels and sports. For parents, we provide a well-organized, convenient program that enhances their child's well-being without disrupting family life, supported by excellent communication and a professional experience.
Our competitive edge includes a dedicated Sports Medicine Team and a distinguished Board of Directors with backgrounds in Pro Sports, Division 1, and the Olympics. This expertise positions us as the premier choice for athletic development and offers significant opportunities for Licensees to access leading programs and reach a vast audience in the sports industry, with our Professional Movement Assessment known as B.A.S.E.
Contact us today to give your child the best chance to stay healthy while reaching their athletic potential.
Patrick Shannon
BIOMECHANICS | ATHLETICISM | SEQUENCE | ENDURANCE
ABOUT B.A.S.E. ™
B.A.S.E. ™ ORIGIN
B.A.S.E.™ was created through a collaboration of Physicians, Physical Therapists, and numerous Sports Industry Professionals. In conjunction with the Area Scouts platform, B.A.S.E.™ provides every athlete with all of the tools necessary in order to give them the best chance to succeed at the next level.
WHAT DOES B.A.S.E. ™ DO?
The B.A.S.E.™ assessment will provide every athlete with a completed outline of their overall physical foundation. The B.A.S.E.™ assessment reviews the body from the ground up and provides essential feedback in order to help to maintain athlete health, and to continue developing athletic performance.
Patrick Shannon
St. Charles, Illinois
Patrick Shannon is a Certified B.A.S.E. Evaluator and seasoned Varsity Football coach with over 32 years of experience in both public and private school settings. Throughout his career, Patrick has dedicated himself to developing young athletes, many of whom have gone on to compete at collegiate and professional levels. His commitment to excellence in coaching has earned him recognition as a speaker at numerous coaching clinics and features in professional coaching magazines. In addition to his extensive coaching experience, Patrick is the published author of "Football Tactical Training," where he shares his insights and strategies for effective coaching. His passion for the sport and dedication to his athletes are evident in every aspect of his work.
A proud veteran of the Marine Corps, Patrick values discipline, leadership, and teamwork, principles that he instills in his players. He is also a devoted father, balancing his professional commitments with a strong commitment to family. Patrick Shannon continues to inspire and shape the future of athletes through his leadership and expertise.
Patrick Shannon
St. Charles, Illinois
Patrick Shannon is a Certified B.A.S.E. Evaluator and seasoned Varsity Football coach with over 32 years of experience in both public and private school settings. Throughout his career, Patrick has dedicated himself to developing young athletes, many of whom have gone on to compete at collegiate and professional levels. His commitment to excellence in coaching has earned him recognition as a speaker at numerous coaching clinics and features in professional coaching magazines. In addition to his extensive coaching experience, Patrick is the published author of "Football Tactical Training," where he shares his insights and strategies for effective coaching. His passion for the sport and dedication to his athletes are evident in every aspect of his work.
A proud veteran of the Marine Corps, Patrick values discipline, leadership, and teamwork, principles that he instills in his players. He is also a devoted father, balancing his professional commitments with a strong commitment to family. Patrick Shannon continues to inspire and shape the future of athletes through his leadership and expertise.
AREA SCOUTS PROCESS
B.A.S.E. ASSESSMENT REVIEW
AREA SCOUTS PROVIDES EACH ATHLETE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE MOVEMENT SCREENING AND ATHLETIC ASSESSMENT. THESE EVALUATIONS ARE FOLLOWED UP BY A SERIES OF CORRECTIVE MEASURES PROVIDED TO EACH ATHLETE BY LEADING DOCTORS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHES, ORTHOPEDISTS, AND NUMEROUS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
AREA SCOUTS ATHLETE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT™
EVERY PREMIUM ATHLETE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM AN AREA SCOUTS ATHLETE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT THAT WILL BE EVALUATED AND GRADED USING A SERIES OF BENCHMARKS AND SPORT / SPORT POSITION-SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES DEVELOPED BY OUR TEAM OF ADVISORS / DIRECTORS. ATHLETES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROPER GUIDANCE AND EXERCISES IN REAL-TIME, SO THAT THEY CAN HAVE THE BEST CHANCE TO IMPROVE UPON AREAS THAT NEED HELP OR TO BUILD UPON THEIR CURRENT SKILL SET.
ATHLETE NEURO ASSESSMENT
TRAIN ESSENTIAL NEURO-COGNITIVE SKILLS, SUCH AS:
Pattern Recognition, to pick out sequences and to detect patterns of any scenario.
Accelerated Processing Speed, to be able to process information faster (which slows down any situation to determine strategy).
Neuro Skills, that advance athlete development at any level.
Proprietary Daily Drills, to increase all Neuro skills and more.
WE PROVIDE AN INTRODUCTORY NEURO ASSESSMENT AND ONE-ON-ONE NEURO COACHING SERVICES THAT ARE INDIVIDUALIZED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE / CLIENT.
OUR ATHLETES / CLIENTS HAVE HAD 100% SUCCESS WITH CONSISTENT NEURO TRAINING!
MINDSET ASSESSMENT
HELPING OUR ATHLETES, AT ALL LEVELS, TO MASTER THEIR MINDS. ATHLETES CAN BECOME THE ABSOLUTE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES. HIGHER HIGHS AND HIGHER LOWS, BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD.
NUTRITION ASSESSMENT
A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION TO DEFINE AN ATHLETE’S NUTRITION STATUS.
INTERACTIVE VIDEOS HELP TO ADVISE ATHLETES ON PROPER NUTRITION HABITS.
AREA SCOUTS PROCESS
B.A.S.E. ASSESSMENT REVIEW
AREA SCOUTS PROVIDES EACH ATHLETE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE MOVEMENT SCREENING AND ATHLETIC ASSESSMENT. THESE EVALUATIONS ARE FOLLOWED UP BY A SERIES OF CORRECTIVE MEASURES PROVIDED TO EACH ATHLETE BY LEADING DOCTORS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHES, ORTHOPEDISTS, AND NUMEROUS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
AREA SCOUTS ATHLETE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT™
EVERY PREMIUM ATHLETE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM AN AREA SCOUTS ATHLETE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT THAT WILL BE EVALUATED AND GRADED USING A SERIES OF BENCHMARKS AND SPORT / SPORT POSITION-SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES DEVELOPED BY OUR TEAM OF ADVISORS / DIRECTORS. ATHLETES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROPER GUIDANCE AND EXERCISES IN REAL-TIME, SO THAT THEY CAN HAVE THE BEST CHANCE TO IMPROVE UPON AREAS THAT NEED HELP OR TO BUILD UPON THEIR CURRENT SKILL SET.
ATHLETE NEURO ASSESSMENT
TRAIN ESSENTIAL NEURO-COGNITIVE SKILLS, SUCH AS:
Pattern Recognition, to pick out sequences and to detect patterns of any scenario.
Accelerated Processing Speed, to be able to process information faster (which slows down any situation to determine strategy).
Neuro Skills, that advance athlete development at any level.
Proprietary Daily Drills, to increase all Neuro skills and more.
WE PROVIDE AN INTRODUCTORY NEURO ASSESSMENT AND ONE-ON-ONE NEURO COACHING SERVICES THAT ARE INDIVIDUALIZED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE / CLIENT.
OUR ATHLETES / CLIENTS HAVE HAD 100% SUCCESS WITH CONSISTENT NEURO TRAINING!
MINDSET ASSESSMENT
HELPING OUR ATHLETES, AT ALL LEVELS, TO MASTER THEIR MINDS. ATHLETES CAN BECOME THE ABSOLUTE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES. HIGHER HIGHS AND HIGHER LOWS, BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD.
NUTRITION ASSESSMENT
A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION TO DEFINE AN ATHLETE’S NUTRITION STATUS.
INTERACTIVE VIDEOS HELP TO ADVISE ATHLETES ON PROPER NUTRITION HABITS.
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AREA SCOUTS™
THE Athlete Health Initiative with a Focus on Athlete Development.™
Copyright ® 2012-2025 Area Scouts™. All rights reserved.
Copyright ® 2012-2025 B.A.S.E. Assessment™. All rights reserved.
Copyright ® 2012-2025 B.A.S.E. MISSION™. All rights reserved.