Underdogs Journal

Recruiting intelligence for scouts, clubs, agents, and families

Practical articles designed to improve how athlete profiles are evaluated, positioned, and converted into real opportunities.

Article Map

Best articles to publish first

  1. Priority 1

    Scout-Ready Player Profile Checklist

    A practical checklist scouts can use to evaluate player profiles in under 60 seconds without missing context.

    Scouts
  2. Priority 2

    Club Recruitment Workflow Template

    A simple club workflow for moving from profile discovery to final decision with less noise and fewer missed prospects.

    Clubs
  3. Priority 3

    Agent Use Cases for Digital Player Portfolios

    How agents can use digital player portfolios to accelerate introductions, improve credibility, and manage multiple athletes.

    Agents
  4. Priority 4

    Best Practices for Recruiting Outreach Cadence

    A practical cadence model for outreach that increases response quality while avoiding spam behavior.

    Recruiting Ops
  5. Priority 5

    Recruiting Mistakes That Kill Player Conversion

    The most common profile and process mistakes that reduce conversion from scout views to meaningful opportunities.

    Players
  6. Priority 6

    How Clubs Can Standardize Player Evaluation

    A standard scoring model for clubs that want better recruiting consistency across departments and scouts.

    Clubs
  7. Priority 7

    Family Guide to Supporting Athlete Recruitment

    How families can support recruiting outcomes without creating noise, pressure, or communication friction.

    Families
  8. Priority 8

    Seasonal Profile Update Playbook for Athletes

    A practical seasonal playbook for keeping athlete profiles current and recruiter-ready throughout the year.

    Players