Building a Flag Football Recruiting Profile That Gets Noticed
Create a flag football recruiting profile that college coaches will actually read. What to include, where to post it, and how to follow up.
Your Recruiting Profile Is Your Resume
College coaches receive dozens of recruiting emails every week. A well-organized profile makes it easy for them to evaluate you quickly. A disorganized one gets deleted. Here is how to build a profile that stands out.
What to Include
Personal Information
Name, graduation year, high school, city and state, position(s), height, weight, and GPA. Include your email and phone number. Make it easy for coaches to reach you.
Athletic Highlights
- Season statistics — Cumulative stats from your most recent season. Use verified data from platforms like FlagStat or MaxPreps.
- Awards and recognition — All-district, all-state, MVP, team captain designations
- Key performances — Two or three standout games with specific stat lines
Film Links
Include links to at least three full-game recordings. Label each one clearly: opponent, date, and your jersey number. If you have a highlight reel, include it too — but never as a substitute for full-game film.
Academic Information
GPA (weighted and unweighted), test scores if available, intended area of study. Coaches need to know you can get admitted and stay eligible.
Where to Post It
- MaxPreps — Make sure your player profile and stats are current
- NCSA or equivalent recruiting platforms — Create a free profile and upload your information
- Email directly to coaches — Research programs you are interested in and send personalized emails
The Follow-Up
Sending one email is not enough. Follow up every two to three weeks with an update — new stats, a recent game film link, or an award. Keep it brief and professional. Coaches notice persistence.
Attend camps and showcases hosted by programs you are targeting. Meeting a coach in person is worth more than ten emails. When you do attend, introduce yourself, mention your email, and follow up afterward with a thank-you note.
Common Mistakes
- Sending a generic email to fifty coaches — personalize each one
- Only including highlights — full-game film is essential
- Forgetting academics — coaches care about eligibility
- Waiting until senior year — start reaching out as a sophomore or junior