Coach Bob Benson on Partnering with Scorability While at the University of Pennsylvania

When it comes to recruiting at the college level, efficiency and thoroughness can make all the difference. For programs like the University of Pennsylvania, where academic standards are exceptionally high and recruiting budgets don’t always match those of Power 4 conferences, finding the right partners is essential. When Coach Bob Benson was at the University of Pennsylvania, he found that partner in Scorability, a recruiting service that’s transforming how college programs across divisions identify and evaluate talent.

Why Scorability Appeals to High-Academic Programs

The recruiting landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Timelines have compressed, decisions happen faster, and coaches need more information in less time. For a program like Penn, which recruits nationally but operates with different resource constraints than major conference schools, Scorability offers a compelling solution.

“Everything has been accelerated,” Coach Benson explained. “The timeline is accelerated, people making decisions are accelerated, and Scorability just helps us keep up to speed, stay on top of it, and be thorough.”

The Legwork Advantage

One of Scorability’s most valuable offerings is simple: they do the heavy lifting. For coaches who have spent countless hours on the road attending camps across all 50 states, this represents a fundamental shift in how recruiting can work.

Scorability handles critical but time-consuming tasks including:

• Obtaining official transcripts
• Gathering athletic metrics and performance data
• Conducting off-the-field assessments
• Compiling comprehensive prospect packages

“They’ll go as far as getting the transcripts, they’ll get the metrics for you,” said Coach Benson. “If you’re tired of going on the road and going to all these camps all over the 50 states and you’re a national school like the Ivys are, let Scorability do the legwork.”

Complete Prospect Packages

Recruiting isn’t just about athletic ability. For academically rigorous institutions like Penn, the complete picture matters. Scorability’s approach recognizes this reality by providing coaches with comprehensive prospect evaluations that go beyond the field.

The service combines three critical elements:

• Athletic metrics: Measurable performance data that quantifies physical abilities
• Academic transcripts: Official records that verify academic qualifications
• Off-the-field assessments: Character and personal evaluations that reveal fit

“The off-the-field assessment along with the metrics along with the transcript complete the package,” Coach Benson noted. “That valuable information that Scorability is doing again just helps you check all the boxes.”

Built for Budget-Conscious Programs

Not every program operates with unlimited resources. FCS schools and Division III (D3) programs face particular budget constraints that can limit their recruiting reach. Scorability was designed with these realities in mind. The costs of travel associated with recruiting are high, going from camp to camp, visiting different schools. Scorability eliminates the need to go see every recruit in person.

“I think Scorability is designed for schools like FCS and Division III that perhaps don’t have the budgets of maybe some of the bigger level schools, like some of the Power 4s,” explained Coach Benson. “They’re very budget conscious and they’ll make it work for you.”

This budget flexibility doesn’t mean compromising on quality or comprehensiveness. Instead, it means strategic resource allocation that allows programs to compete for talent without breaking the bank.

The No-Brainer Decision

For Coach Benson during his time at the University of Pennsylvania, partnering with Scorability wasn’t a difficult choice. When a service can save time, provide comprehensive information, and work within budget constraints, the decision becomes straightforward.

“It’s a no-brainer,” he said simply. “That’s why Penn went on.”

Keeping Pace in Modern Recruiting

The modern recruiting environment demands speed without sacrificing thoroughness. Coaches need to make informed decisions quickly, often about prospects they haven’t seen in person multiple times. Services like Scorability bridge this gap by providing verified, comprehensive information that allows coaches to evaluate prospects confidently.

For programs that recruit nationally but can’t be everywhere at once, this capability is transformative. It allows coaches to expand their recruiting footprint without proportionally expanding their travel budgets or time commitments.

The Scorability Advantage for Academic Institutions

Ivy League schools and other academically selective programs face unique recruiting challenges. They need exceptional athletes who are also exceptional students. The margin for error is small, and the evaluation process must be thorough.

Scorability’s comprehensive approach aligns perfectly with these needs. By providing verified academic credentials alongside athletic metrics and character assessments, the service gives coaches the complete picture they need to make confident recruiting decisions.

The partnership between Coach Bob Benson, who now coaches high school football, and Scorability demonstrated how the right tools can level the playing field for programs that compete on academic excellence as much as athletic prowess. In an accelerated recruiting environment, having a partner that does the legwork while maintaining thoroughness isn’t just helpful. As Coach Benson put it, it’s a no-brainer.