How to Write a Soccer Resume

Writing a resume will not get you a job coaching soccer. But with the right information on your resume, you just might get an interview for the job you want. The interview gives you a chance to explain your coaching philosophy and impress your potential employers. A well-written resume will help a soccer coach get that interview opportunity.

Instructions

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      List the coaching jobs you have had in your career. This is similar to many professions, but what makes a soccer coaching career different is that it's easy to determine whether you have been successful at each job you have had because your won-loss record will tell your employers how your team has performed. However, point out the areas where your team has excelled. If your team gets excellent defensive results, point out that your team's goals against was the best in the conference and that your team had three straight shutouts. That will help point out what you can bring to your next coaching job.

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      Emphasize your strengths as a head coach. If you have been an assistant coach who has game planned for offensive success as well as the ability to defend your opponent, point this out along with a one-line assessment of your philosophy in each of these categories.

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      Talk about the coaching education you have received. This means coaching seminars you have been to and head coaches you have worked for. This is helpful if you have a reputation as a defensive coach and you have been to top offensive soccer seminars. This will show your versatility.

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      Underline your education as well as your playing career. If you are coaching at the high school or college level, your potential employers will want to see a degree from an accredited university. Point out how your education helps you coach the game and make sure you also write about your playing experience. Having high-level experience playing the game will give you increased credibility with your players.

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      Make a point of emphasizing your outstanding references. If you have a high level college or professional coach as a reference, you will be taken much more seriously as a candidate for a head coaching job.