📝 Your Soccer Resume: How to Build a Player Profile Coaches Will Actually Read
- mentorship19
- Oct 22
- 3 min read
The Challenge: Generic Profiles = Missed Opportunities
College coaches receive hundreds of emails every week — and most get deleted in seconds. Why? Because the player’s profile looks just like everyone else’s.
A vague “I’m a hardworking player who loves the game” won’t stand out. Neither will a highlight video with no context, poor quality, or missing information.
The truth is simple: if your profile doesn’t give a coach exactly what they need, they’ll skip it and move on.
At Soccer Player Academy (SPA+), we help players build profiles that don’t just look good — they get attention.
Why Your Soccer Resume Matters
Think of your player profile as your first impression with a college coach. Before they ever meet you, this is what determines whether they watch your film, reply to your email, or add you to their recruiting list.
A strong profile shows three key things:
You’re serious about the process
You’re organized and professional
You have both athletic and academic value
Without that, even talented players get overlooked.
What Every Strong Player Profile Includes
Here’s what college coaches actually want to see — no more, no less:
1. Basic Information
Full Name
Graduation Year
High School / Club Team (maybe even coaches names)
City & State
Primary & Secondary Positions
Height / Weight
✅ Pro Tip: Keep it simple and professional. Coaches don’t want all the extra baggage that comes with a "flashy player" — clarity wins.
2. Academic Information
GPA (unweighted and weighted if possible)
SAT / ACT scores (if available)
Intended Major or Academic Interests
Academic honors (Honor Roll, AP courses, etc.)
🎓 Coaches recruit student-athletes. Strong academics can separate you from other recruits with similar skill levels.
3. Athletic Achievements
Club and High School stats (goals, assists, minutes, saves)
Notable tournaments or showcases
Leadership roles (captain, MVP, etc.)
Key milestones (state cup, all-district, ODP, etc.)
⚽ Pro Tip: Be honest and specific. “Scored 10 goals in 12 games” sounds more credible than “top scorer.”
4. Highlight Video Link
Your video is the most powerful tool you have — but only if done right.
What to include:
3–5 minutes max (not full games for first contact)
Clear identification (circle, arrow, or name tag)
Variety of plays — first touch, passing, defending, movement
High-quality camera angle (no shaky footage!)
Updated yearly or after major events
🎥 Pro Tip: Start and end strong. Coaches usually decide within 30 seconds whether to keep watching.
5. Contact Information
Player’s personal email (not a parent’s)
Phone number (optional)
Club & High School Coach Contacts (name, phone, email)
SPA+ Mentor or Recruiting Contact (if applicable)
This shows you’re transparent and backed by credible references — something coaches value highly.
Avoid These Common Mistakes
🚫 Overloading with irrelevant info (every team you’ve ever played for).🚫 Forgetting academic info (coaches need GPA first).🚫 Sending giant video files instead of links (use YouTube or Hudl).🚫 Using unprofessional photos or email addresses.🚫 Ignoring formatting — your resume should be clean, readable, and 1 page.
SPA+ Value: Turning Players Into Professionals
At SPA+, we don’t let players send out generic profiles. We:✅ Provide professional player resume templates (Google Docs & PDF)✅ Help write player summaries that highlight both personality and performance✅ Review and edit highlight videos for clarity and impact✅ Coach players on emailing college coaches professionally
Our team ensures every SPA+ member sends a profile that’s clean, credible, and coach-ready.
When a college coach opens your message, they immediately see a prepared, serious athlete — the kind of player they want in their program.
Call to Action
If you’re serious about playing college soccer, your player profile is your first handshake with a coach. Don’t let it be sloppy or incomplete.
👉 Join the SPA+ Mentorship Program today and get your player profile reviewed, formatted, and ready to impress.
Your dream school can’t recruit you if they don’t notice you — let’s make sure they do.
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