Player Profile Template

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Does anyone have access to a player profile template that they could pass along to me ? Something that I could just plug in the photo and information onto the format. I'm looking for something to add as attachment to an email or could print out.



Thanks .....

 

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I would suggest you put a little of your own effort into creating a personal profile. Just copying another sends a signal to the coaches that you really are not willing to put forth the effort to get recruited and gives them a hint of what is to come should they bring you on as a recruit. Gather profile sheets to view and get ideas but in the end you will be miles ahead to create your own personal profile with your personality incorporated. Getting recruited is a monumental task and from experience, the more personal you make it the better your chances of getting noticed. Spend the time - after all you are expecting the coaches to spend time to find you!!

 

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I would suggest you put a little of your own effort into creating a personal profile. Just copying another sends a signal to the coaches that you really are not willing to put forth the effort to get recruited and gives them a hint of what is to come should they bring you on as a recruit. Gather profile sheets to view and get ideas but in the end you will be miles ahead to create your own personal profile with your personality incorporated. Getting recruited is a monumental task and from experience, the more personal you make it the better your chances of getting noticed. Spend the time - after all you are expecting the coaches to spend time to find you!!

Sorry to disagree with you CP. Most of the college coaches I have spoken with are fed up with personality. They are looking for a concise, non time consuming, informational packet. Name, picture, stats, contact info, and maybe some level of competition comparatives to see if they are playing a rec league, local travel schedule, or are they challenging themselves to some higher level competition. If they see what they consider a profile that meets there criteria, then they progress on to getting a chance to see them in either a video, or in person.

Dont let me get started on video qualities!

The videos that have a flashy opening with music and graphics wear them out. It seems to be the same video shots with 10 swings, 10 cream puff grounders, and 10 weak bunt attempts. Almost all of the coaches that I have had contact with just want to see some game situations, either hitting, base running, or fielding. It gives them a better idea of the quality of athlete they might be looking for. They are able to time the runners speed, detect flaws in swings, or get an idea of throwing speeds. You'd be surprised on how many colleges have contacted me about my dd based on watching her mechanics in slo-mo, or about timing her from home to 1st. They sit around in dark rooms with stop watches timing kids, and breaking down there mechanics once they get a clue that you might be interested. Trust me they don't spend much time "searching" for recruits, they get interested by someone showing interest in there program.

So bottom line, I have removed my link of the sample profile I was letting parents use. Maybe you can help some kids with some personality profiles that can get them some looks.

I will still send it to whoever wants to private message me and give me there email. That way we dont have to have any comments from the sideline.

 

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Getting recruited is very similar to applying for a job (although I prefer calling it a career position). Do you want to blend in with the masses, or stand out from the crowd? And NO - a flashy, over-produced skills video IS NOT the place to show off video production skills, but IT IS the place to put 5 minutes of worthwhile, informative clips together.

It's about getting your foot in the door; first impressions. A skills packet may not qualify a student-athlete, but it sure as heck might DISQUALIFY them! Bland vanilla goes in the trash, along with the resumes with misspelled words. If you don't spend the time for perfection here, why would the coach expect any different on the field?

Do your DD a favor and get a book (guide) on the subject of college recruiting. There are several on the market, but we used Cathi Aradi's "Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level".

http://www.fastpitchrecruiting.com/

 

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Nice website. Thanks.

 

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A wise person once told me you get out of it what you put into it. So if you don't put much into it, don't expect many replies back.

Sammy you are right on - it is exactly like applying for a job and in fact I tell the kids they are applying for a job that pays tuition, room, board and books which is equal to way more than you can make working at McDonalds and it is for doing something that you love to do!!!

No college coach has ever told me they are feed up with well done, informative profiles and letters. They are indeed looking for something to distinguish you from the rest of the inquires they get. Best have great grades - that is the first distinguisher.