Recruiting Tips
What to Include in Your Soccer Recruiting Profile
By Inkbound 5 min read
Everything that belongs in your college soccer recruiting profile. The information coaches need, how to present it, and common mistakes to avoid.
Your recruiting profile is your resume. It should give coaches everything they need to evaluate you in one place.
Essential Information
Personal Details:
- Full name
- Graduation year
- Date of birth
- Height and weight
- Dominant foot
- Citizenship
Athletic Information:
- Primary and secondary positions
- Current club team and league
- High school team
- Years of competitive experience
- Notable achievements (conference all star, state champion, etc.)
- Club coach name and contact information
Academic Information:
- GPA (weighted and unweighted)
- SAT/ACT scores
- Intended major
- NCAA Eligibility Center ID
- Class rank (if favorable)
Media:
- Highlight video link (YouTube, unlisted)
- Full game film link (if available)
- Action photos
Contact Information:
- Your email
- Your phone number
- Parent/guardian email and phone
- Club coach email and phone
What NOT to Include
- Exaggerated stats or achievements
- Irrelevant personal information
- Every team you have ever played for
- Self assessments of your ability ("I am one of the best midfielders in the state")
- Salary expectations or scholarship demands
Formatting Tips
- Keep it to one page (like a resume)
- Use a clean, professional layout
- Include a quality action photo (not a selfie)
- Make links clickable
- Update it every season
Where to Host Your Profile
Coaches prefer a centralized, clean profile they can access quickly. FieldVision AI creates a professional recruiting profile that includes all essential information, your highlight video, academic details, and performance stats in one shareable link.
Keeping It Updated
Your recruiting profile is a living document. Update it:
- At the start of each season
- After significant achievements
- When your GPA or test scores improve
- When you have new highlight footage
An outdated profile suggests you are not serious about recruiting.
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