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What can I put on my resume as a 10th grader if I want to be a soccer player.
What can I put on my resume as a 10th grader if I want to be a soccer player?
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Chris’s Answer
Hey Christopher - Here's some insight. Hope this helps!
Most soccer opportunities at this stage don't require a traditional resume. Coaches and scouts want to see you play. But when you do need one (club trials, showcases, scholarship profiles), here's what to include...
Soccer experience:
List every team you've played for — school, club, recreational. Include your position, years played, and any notable achievements (league titles, tournament wins, MVP awards).
Stats and accolades:
Goals, assists, caps for regional or state teams, All-Star selections. Anything that shows performance.
Training and development:
Camps, academies, clinics, or coaching sessions you've attended — especially any with recognised programs or coaches.
Education:
Grade, GPA, school name. Academic eligibility matters more than most players realise.
Athletics beyond soccer:
Other sports show athleticism and coachability — both things coaches care about.
Extracurriculars and leadership:
Team captain, club leadership, community volunteering. Character counts at every level.
More important than the resume right now:
- Build a highlight reel — 2–3 minutes, your best moments, well edited
- Get into competitive club soccer if you're not already
- Attend showcases and ID camps where college coaches scout
- Keep your grades up — it keeps your options open for college scholarships
Most soccer opportunities at this stage don't require a traditional resume. Coaches and scouts want to see you play. But when you do need one (club trials, showcases, scholarship profiles), here's what to include...
Soccer experience:
List every team you've played for — school, club, recreational. Include your position, years played, and any notable achievements (league titles, tournament wins, MVP awards).
Stats and accolades:
Goals, assists, caps for regional or state teams, All-Star selections. Anything that shows performance.
Training and development:
Camps, academies, clinics, or coaching sessions you've attended — especially any with recognised programs or coaches.
Education:
Grade, GPA, school name. Academic eligibility matters more than most players realise.
Athletics beyond soccer:
Other sports show athleticism and coachability — both things coaches care about.
Extracurriculars and leadership:
Team captain, club leadership, community volunteering. Character counts at every level.
More important than the resume right now:
- Build a highlight reel — 2–3 minutes, your best moments, well edited
- Get into competitive club soccer if you're not already
- Attend showcases and ID camps where college coaches scout
- Keep your grades up — it keeps your options open for college scholarships
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Justin’s Answer
As a big sports fan, I don't think you will need a formal resume for professional teams to review. I have noticed that most student athletes now create highlight tapes and videos that they will send to colleges and pro teams to review. Usually that will also include some dialogue of yourself introducing yourself and other relevant information. So I would focus on creating something like that while you are seriously pursuing a career.