Student-Athlete ResumeSusie ThorngrenCareer Counselor-PHSC

Important Aspects of the Resume

• Well organized• State an objective• Easy to read

• Targeted to Head Coach• Enhances communication between all parties

• Introduces you to Head Coach• Include jersey number

Categories of Resume• Contact information: name in largest font• Personal statistics relevant to the sport• Objective: educational and athletic• Education: GPA/class rank, ACT and/or SAT test scores,

honors courses• Academic Honors• Targeted sport (i.e., baseball, swimming, etc)• Achievements: team and individual

Categories of Resume

•Other athletics•Leadership•Other extracurricular activities: music, service, volunteer work•Employment•References: head coach, other coach

Student-Athlete Cover Letter• Address letter to head coach• Indentify graduation year• Express particular interest in the school• Highlight athletic achievements• Indentify possible dates when visiting the campus• Include contact information• State enclosures: resume and DVD (noting your jersey

number)