BUILDING YOUR ATHLETIC PROFILE

• Player Assessment: Assess your current athletic abilities and determine your strengths and weaknesses.
• Highlighting Achievements: Create a detailed athletic resume, showcasing achievements, awards, and statistics.
• Video Footage: Develop high-quality highlight reels to share with college coaches.

Section 2.1: Player Assessment

Assess Your Current Athletic Abilities and Determine Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Understanding your athletic abilities is the first step in preparing for the college soccer recruiting process:

• Self-Assessment: Reflect on your soccer talents, physical attributes, and playing style. Identify areas where you excel and areas that need improvement.
• Goal Setting: Establish clear short-term and long-term goals for your soccer development. These goals should be realistic and align with your aspirations for college soccer.
• Feedback: Seek feedback from coaches and experienced players to gain an objective perspective on your abilities and areas for growth.

Section 2.2: Highlighting Achievements

Create a Detailed Athletic Resume, Showcasing Achievements, Awards, and Statistics

Your athletic resume is a critical tool for making a strong impression on college coaches:

• Format: Design a clean and organized resume that includes your contact information, academic details, soccer accomplishments, and relevant extracurricular activities.
• Achievements: List your soccer achievements, such as tournament victories, MVP awards, and All-Conference selections. Include statistics like goals scored and assists.
• References: Include references from coaches, teachers, or mentors who can vouch for your soccer abilities, character, work ethic, and skills. Make sure to obtain their consent before listing them.

Section 2.3: Video Footage

Develop High-Quality Highlight Reels to Share with College Coaches

Highlight reels play a crucial role in capturing the attention of college coaches and showcasing your soccer talents effectively. Here are some key considerations for creating impactful highlight reels:

1. Game Selection: Choose Games Wisely

When selecting footage for your highlight reel, focus on showcasing your best performances. Consider these factors:

• Skill Demonstration: Highlight moments that demonstrate your technical skills positionally, such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive plays.
• Vision and Game Understanding: Include clips that showcase your understanding of the game, like well-timed assists, strategic positioning, and smart decision-making.
• Teamwork: Showcase instances where you collaborate effectively with teammates, whether it's through combination plays, assists, or defensive support.

2. Editing with HUDL

It's great to hear that Pateadores has invested in HUDL as your video editing platform. HUDL is a valuable tool for creating professional and engaging highlight reels. Here's how you can use HUDL effectively:

• Uploading and Organizing: Upload your game footage to HUDL and organize it into specific games or clips based on the criteria mentioned above.
• Clipping and Editing: Utilize HUDL's video editing features to clip and arrange your selected moments. 
• Accessibility: HUDL allows you to easily share your highlight reel with coaches. You can provide them with a direct link to view your video.
• Continuous Updates: Keep your highlight reel up-to-date as you have new standout performances. Coaches are interested in seeing your progress over time.
• Feedback: Consider seeking feedback on your highlight reel from coaches, mentors, or experienced players. They can provide insights into what makes your video compelling.

Remember that your highlight reel should be concise, typically ranging from 2 to 5 minutes. Highlight your strengths, showcase your versatility, and make sure the video flows smoothly. A well-organized and visually appealing highlight reel can be a game-changer in catching the eye of college coaches and increasing your chances of being recruited to play college soccer.