Scouts • Best Practices
Scout-Ready Player Profile Checklist
A practical checklist scouts can use to evaluate player profiles in under 60 seconds without missing context.
February 27, 20268 min read
Why this checklist matters
Scouts review dozens of profiles every week. The first pass is usually fast and ruthless.
Profiles that win attention combine role clarity, evidence quality, and immediate contact pathways.
60-second first-pass framework
Use this order during first-pass review:
- Role identity: position, competition level, physical context.
- Evidence quality: recent clips, game context, and clear timestamps.
- Performance evidence: metrics tied to role expectations.
- Trajectory: development trend across recent seasons.
- Decision readiness: can the scout contact the right person immediately?
Common failure patterns
Most low-converting profiles fail for one of these reasons:
- Highlights without context or role relevance.
- Strong stats but no competition-level framing.
- No academic or eligibility signal for college pathways.
- Contact path hidden behind multiple clicks.
Operational recommendation
Teams should standardize minimum profile requirements before evaluation. This reduces bias and improves consistency across scouts.