UPDATE & MAINTAIN YOUR RECRUITING PROFILE
How to Use Your Diamond Players Recruits Profile for Maximum Exposure
Your Recruiting Profile is a valuable tool. It is very important that your Profile is kept current. Check it at least once per week, and make sure to add or update new information.
Below, you will find detailed instructions for completing each section of your profile, including page images for each input form. But first - here are some valuable tips to remember as you go!
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Download our Worksheet (Excel for PC or Numbers for Mac) as a handy place to gather and store the information you will input while creating and maintaining your Player Recruiting Profile. You certainly do not have to use the worksheet, but by using this guide, you can easily copy and paste text and website links into your online form fields without hunting for information (names, stats, dates, email addresses, phone numbers, websites, etc.) while working in the form and before submitting the info.
In addition to text field inputs, you will also be able to upload photos and documents from your computer. To keep your image files organized, Create a Folder on your computer to store the photo images and document files you will be uploading to your Profile. You can add or change your images and documents as often as you like so having them all in one place makes it easy to quickly update your files as needed. Store the worksheet with your image and document files in the same folder to have everything you need at hand.
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER:
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You do not need to complete the sections in any particular order.
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Unless a field is required, you do not need to enter info until it is available.
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Most fields have instructions or suggested input format directly beneath.
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If you don't have info for a particular field, enter NA or leave it blank as indicated.
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Make sure to include the prefix https:// before a website address.
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To add videos to your site, upload your separate videos to YouTube, Hudl, Vimeo, Wistia, or any other video hosting site that creates a sharable URL link to your video. Enter the video links in the appropriate fields in your form. Each video will play in a separate window.
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Return to the input form often through your member dashboard to add and update information as needed.
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Make sure to click the Save button at the bottom of the page each time you finish updating a section.
NOTE: Recently created and UPDATED Profiles are shown at the TOP of the Profile Directory Listing.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING AND UPDATING EACH SECTION OF YOUR PROFILE
Sign up for your Recruiting Profile Membership (initial registration). Immediately after completing your sign-up form, you will be redirected to the;
Initial Player Info Form: This form contains the Required Information to submit before completing the rest of the sections. Submitting this completed form will create your Profile and add it to the Player Profile Directory. Complete this form in one sitting and then SUBMIT it. NOTE: You only need to complete this form one time at initial registration.
Initial Player Info Form
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Login to "My Recruiting Profile": After the initial registration, each time you wish to update your Profile, you will Login at the top of the home page and select "My Recruiting Profile".
To create, maintain, and update your Profile Click the "Update Your Recruiting Profile" button to access the player info input forms. Return here often to add, update and keep information current.
You do not need to complete the sections in any particular order. Unless a field is required, you do not need to enter info until it is available. Many of the fields have additional instructions or suggestions for completion. Certain text fields will allow you to include additional formatting.
If you don't have info for a particular field, enter NA or leave blank as indicated. Make sure to click the Save button at the bottom of the page when you finish updating a section. After clicking the SAVE button you will be re-directed to your active Player Profile. Return to the Profile Information Form through the Login button at the top of the page.
Use your "My Notes" page to organize and track coach communications, training progress, your recruiting timeline, and more.
Scan this QR Code with your phone to go directly to your Player Profile. Click on it to download an image file you can copy and paste on your paper Profile or any other document. Attach it in an email to a recruiter or scout.
Player Login
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My Recruiting Profile Member Page
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Player Bio Form: This form contains text fields, dropdown choice fields, weblink fields, and one photo upload button. In this section, you can upload your headshot photo and add optional player and team information. There are also fields to add links to your team websites. When entering web links you must include https:// to make the link active e.g. (https//www.teamwebsite.com).
This form also has OPTIONAL fields to enter a special code given to you by your team coach or organization. These Code fields are not required. Input your coach code ONLY if your Profile is included with a High School or Club Team Program and you have been given a code and instructions from your team coach or General Manager. Completing these fields will allow your team coach or GM to easily find your Profile and track your recruiting progress. If none leave blank
When you are finished making changes to a form, click on the “Save” button. You will then be directed to your LIVE Profile site. Return to update this form anytime by going to “My Recruiting Profile” from the Login Bar.
Player Bio Form
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Academic Info Form: This form contains text fields, one dropdown field, and one choice selection. Update this page often. Make sure recruiters have your up to date academic information.
When you are finished making changes to a form, click on the “Save” button. You will then be directed to your LIVE Profile site. Return to update this form anytime by going to “My Recruiting Profile” from the Login Bar.
Academic Info Form
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Personal Info Form: This form contains text fields, one dropdown field, and three Rich Text Boxes you can use to add as much information as you like and format the text. When you are finished making changes to a form, click on the “Save” button. You will then be directed to your LIVE Profile site. Return to update this form anytime by going to “My Recruiting Profile” from the Login Bar.
NOTE: Parent Names, Phone Numbers, and Email Addresses will only be visible on your Profile to you and registered college coaches, recruiters, and professional scouts.
IMPORTANT: Coaches will look at your Social Media Sites. These give valuable insights into your character, personality, and interests.
Personal Info Form
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References Form: This form only contains text fields. When you are finished making changes to a form, click on the “Save” button. You will then be directed to your LIVE Profile site. Return to update this form anytime by going to “My Recruiting Profile” from the Login Bar.
College coaches may want to know more about you and verify the information in your Profile. Add trusted coaches, trainers, school counselors, scouts, etc.
NOTE: Your References Names, Phone Numbers, and Email Addresses will only be visible on your Profile to you and registered college coaches, recruiters, and professional scouts.
References Form
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Game & Event Schedules Form: This form contains a combination of text fields, weblink fields and document upload buttons.
For each event, upload a pdf file from your computer and/or enter a link to online schedules. Limit pdf uploads to 15mb - Make sure to include https://www. at the beginning of the web address. Recruiters will be able to download your schedule or click on the link to view it online. Leave the field blank if the schedule is unavailable. It is important to update this section often to keep recruiters up to date on your upcoming game and event schedule.
When you are finished making changes to a form, click on the “Save” button. You will then be directed to your LIVE Profile site. Return to update this form anytime by going to “My Recruiting Profile” from the Login Bar.
Game & Event Schedules Form
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Awards & Honors Form: This form contains a combination of text fields, weblink fields, and document upload buttons. There are also two Rich Text Boxes you can use to add as much information as you like and format the text.
When you are finished making changes to a form, click on the “Save” button. You will then be directed to your LIVE Profile site. Return to update this form anytime by going to “My Recruiting Profile” from the Login Bar.
Awards & Honors Form
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Testing & Stats Form: This form contains text fields and Rich Text Boxes you can use to add as much information as you like and format the text.
Complete this section as thoroughly and accurately as possible. Return here often to update and keep information current. DO NOT exaggerate your testing and skills stats!! MAKE SURE the information you enter was verified at an evaluation or practice session and can be confirmed by a reliable coach or instructor. Use the Rich Text boxes to enter additional testing and verification information.
You can leave a Date Recorded field blank, but make sure you have a verified reference if requested.
When you are finished making changes to a form, click on the “Save” button. You will then be directed to your LIVE Profile site. Return to update this form anytime by going to “My Recruiting Profile” from the Login Bar.
Testing & Stats Form
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Videos & Photos Form: This form contains text and weblink fields for videos and image upload buttons for photos.
ADD VIDEOS:
Videos have become critical sources of information for today's recruiters and scouts. Well-prepared game and skills videos create a great first impression and will give recruiters a good look at your athleticism and skill set.
NOTE: Coaches prefer to see shorter videos of each skill rather than one long video with all skills running together.
For Best Video Presentation:
Upload your separate videos to YouTube, Hudl, Vimeo, Wistia, or any other video hosting site that creates a sharable URL link to your video. Enter the video links in the appropriate field below. Each video will play in a separate window.
IMPORTANT: If you want to use videos you have on other recruiting sites, make sure they allow you to share your video URL link.
ADD PHOTOS:
Select image files from your computer to upload to your profile page. Accepted file types: JPG, PNG, GIF, JPEG, JPE, JFIF, BMP, HEIC, HEIF, TIFF, TIF, WEBP, JPEG. Change or replace photos as needed.
When you are finished making changes to a form, click on the “Save” button. You will then be directed to your LIVE Profile site. Return to update this form anytime by going to “My Recruiting Profile” from the Login Bar.
Videos & Photos Form
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