How to Scout for Girls' Soccer

Soccer is the fastest-growing sport in America, with thousands of new players taking to the fields every year. With an increase in the number of players comes a greater pool of talent available for professional and amateur teams. To field the best team possible, coaches often use a scout to provide player reports. Scouts use various skills when evaluating players.

Instructions

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      Enroll in a management and scouting course at a public institution or private company. Learn the basics of running a team and making it successful. This will give you an insider's perspective on what to look for when stocking the team with talent.

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      Learn as much as you can about the team for which you provide scouting. Find out what type of player the team wants, and what kind it does not need at the moment. Ask the team's coach about her plans for the future of the squad.

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      Keep your ear to the ground, so to speak, and be aware of what other team members and coaches say about players in the area. Scouting websites offer first-hand experience from competitors and fellow coaches on what a particular player is doing at the moment.

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      Attend local matches and tournaments, and ask ahead of time for scouting reports on the teams playing. The event's press representative will usually pre-print team rosters and provide up-to-the-minute details on injuries, streaky players and what to look for in a game between two particular teams.

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      Ask local high schools and athletic associations for game schedules for their girls soccer teams. Attend games and take notes on standout players, writing in detail about the skills and weaknesses of the players.