Your Student-Athlete Recruiting Profile

What Is a Recruiting Profile?

A recruiting profile is a one-to-two page document (or online profile) that gives college coaches a complete picture of you as an athlete and student. It is your first impression — coaches see hundreds of profiles each year, so yours needs to be clear, professional, and easy to scan.

Essential Information to Include

Every recruiting profile must include: your full name, graduation year, and high school; your position and sport; height, weight, and measurables relevant to your sport; GPA, class rank, and SAT/ACT scores; a link to your highlight video; contact information for you, a parent, and your high school coach; your team and schedule of upcoming competitions.

Highlight Video Is Critical

Your highlight video is the most important element of your recruiting profile. Coaches watch video before they read anything else. Lead with your absolute best plays in the first 30 seconds. Keep the total length to two to three minutes. Include your name, graduation year, and position in the opening title card. Upload it to Hudl or YouTube for easy sharing.

Academic Credentials Matter

Your GPA and test scores are not an afterthought — they are a major factor in whether coaches pursue you seriously. A 3.5 GPA opens doors that a 2.0 GPA closes, regardless of athletic ability. Many coaches will not invest recruiting resources in an athlete who cannot be admitted to their institution.

Where to Post Your Profile

Create profiles on Hudl (sport-specific film platform), 247Sports, NCSA, and any sport-specific recruiting platforms. Many coaches actively search these platforms for recruits. An online profile also gives you a single link to include in every email you send to coaches.

Keep Your Profile Updated

Update your profile after every season with new stats, improved test scores, and recent film. A profile with outdated information signals a lack of attention to detail — which is not the impression you want to make on a college coaching staff.