Free Athletic Resume Template for College Recruiting

By Maxim Beilmann · MyCollegeMove founder

A recruiting resume puts your athletic results, academic background and contact details in one place. Start with the template below, remove fields that do not apply and keep every claim accurate. A concise page is a useful starting point; use links for footage and longer results.

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Copy this athletic resume template

[Full name] | [Sport] | [Position or event]
Graduation: [Month / year] | Intended college start: [Term / year]
Email: [Address] | Phone: [Number with country code]
Current school / club: [Name] | Location: [City, country]
Video: [Working link] | Full game / results: [Working link]

ATHLETIC BACKGROUND
Team / club: [Name, competition level, season]
Position / event: [Relevant role]
Results: [Statistic or result, units, date, source and context]
Achievements: [Specific award or result, organization and year]

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Current school: [Name, country]
Expected graduation: [Date]
Grades: [Actual result and grading scale, e.g. GPA out of X]
Intended major(s): [Subjects you are considering]
Previous colleges, if applicable: [Names and attendance dates]

REFERENCE — ONLY WITH THEIR PERMISSION
[Coach name] | [Role / team] | [Approved contact information]

Choose information relevant to your sport

• Volleyball: position, current team, competition level and relevant match statistics with the season and sample size. Include measured reach or jump information only if accurate, with units and measurement context.
• Soccer: position, team, competition level and appearances or minutes, where available. Give the season and avoid presenting goals alone as a complete evaluation.
• Timed or measured events: event, official result, units, date and a link to the result. Include conditions when relevant.
• Other sports: use the statistics and footage that help explain your role. Ask the coach which information they need rather than filling the resume with unrelated numbers.

Make international grades understandable

State your original grades and grading scale. Do not guess a US GPA conversion. Keep certified transcripts and any requested evaluations separate; send them through the receiving office’s requested process.

Before you attach the resume

• Use a readable PDF with selectable text and a clear name such as Lastname_Athletic_Resume.pdf.
• Check your contact details, graduation year and intended intake.
• Test every video or results link without signing in.
• Remove placeholders, unsupported claims and fields you cannot answer.
• Exclude passports, bank statements, medical records and other sensitive documents.
• Ask before publishing a reference’s contact information.

Connect the resume to a specific college

Keep one accurate athlete profile, then write a personal message for each college. Your resume explains your background; your email explains why that particular program interests you. A resume does not establish eligibility or guarantee a roster place.

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Do I need to finish this before exploring colleges?

No. Start by saving programs you want to investigate. Prepare your resume before sending outreach, then update it when your results or academic details change.