Creating a Standout Athlete Profile

What Stats to Include on Your Athlete Page

Your athlete profile statistics tell a story about your performance, development, and potential. Choosing the right stats to highlight can make the difference between capturing a coach's attention and being overlooked. This comprehensive guide breaks down which statistics matter most by sport and how to present them effectively to college recruiters.

General Principles for All Sports

Quality Over Quantity

Focus on meaningful metrics:

• Most impressive achievements: Lead with your best numbers
• Recent performance: Emphasize current season and trending improvement
• Competition level context: Include level of competition faced
• Consistency indicators: Show sustained performance, not just peak moments
• Position-relevant stats: Highlight metrics that matter for your position

Presentation Best Practices

How to display statistics effectively:

• Clear formatting: Easy-to-read tables or lists
• Context provided: Competition level, team success, circumstances
• Time periods specified: Season, career, recent performance
• Rankings when relevant: Team rank, league rank, regional rank
• Improvement trends: Show development over time

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Academic Integration

Don't forget the student in student-athlete:

• GPA: Cumulative and recent semester/trimester
• Class rank: If impressive (top 25% or better)
• Standardized test scores: SAT/ACT if competitive
• Academic awards: Honor roll, academic team recognition
• Course rigor: AP classes, dual enrollment, honors courses

Team Sports Statistics

Football

Quarterback Stats

Essential metrics:

• Passing yards: Season and career totals
• Completion percentage: Accuracy demonstration
• Touchdown to interception ratio: Decision-making quality
• Passing efficiency/QBR: Composite performance measures
• Rushing yards: Mobility and dual-threat ability

Example presentation:

2023 Season (12 games):
- 2,847 passing yards (237.3 per game)
- 28 TDs, 8 INTs (3.5:1 ratio)
- 67.2% completion percentage
- 156.8 passer rating
- 445 rushing yards, 6 rushing TDs
- Led team to 10-2 record, conference championship

Running Back Stats

Key performance indicators:

• Rushing yards: Total and per-game averages
• Yards per carry: Efficiency measurement
• Touchdowns: Red zone and big-play ability
• Receiving stats: Modern backs must catch passes
• Breakaway runs: 20+ yard runs showing explosive ability

Wide Receiver Stats

Receiving production:

• Receptions: Total catches and per-game average
• Receiving yards: Total and yards per reception
• Touchdowns: Red zone and big-play production
• Catch percentage: Reliability measurement
• Yards after catch: Playmaking ability

Defensive Player Stats

Position-specific metrics:

• Tackles: Solo, assisted, and total
• Tackles for loss: Disruptive plays
• Sacks/QB pressures: Pass rush effectiveness (DL/LB)
• Interceptions/Pass breakups: Coverage skills (DB)
• Forced fumbles/Recoveries: Playmaking ability

Basketball

All Positions

Universal statistics:

• Points per game: Scoring average
• Field goal percentage: Shooting efficiency
• Free throw percentage: Fundamental skill
• Rebounds per game: Effort and positioning
• Minutes played: Coach confidence/endurance

Point Guard Specific

Playmaking metrics:

• Assists per game: Creating for teammates
• Assist-to-turnover ratio: Ball security and decision-making
• Steals per game: Defensive pressure
• Three-point percentage: Shooting range
• Team record: Leadership impact

Post Player Additions

Interior game metrics:

• Blocks per game: Rim protection
• Offensive rebounds: Second-chance creation
• Post shooting percentage: Efficiency in paint
• Double-double frequency: Consistent production

Soccer

Field Players

Offensive production:

• Goals: Season and career totals
• Assists: Creating opportunities for teammates
• Shots on goal: Offensive aggressiveness and accuracy
• Game-winning goals: Clutch performance
• Minutes played: Endurance and coach confidence

Defensive contribution:

• Tackles won: Defensive effectiveness
• Interceptions: Reading the game
• Clearances: Defensive responsibility
• Cards received: Discipline (fewer is better)

Goalkeepers

Shot-stopping metrics:

• Save percentage: Shots saved vs. shots faced
• Goals against average: Per-game defensive performance
• Clean sheets: Games without allowing goals
• Distribution accuracy: Passing percentage
• Penalty save percentage: Clutch performance

Baseball

Pitchers

Core pitching metrics:

• Earned run average (ERA): Basic effectiveness measure
• Wins-losses record: Team success while pitching
• Innings pitched: Durability and coach confidence
• Strikeouts per 9 innings: Dominance factor
• WHIP (Walks + Hits per Innings Pitched): Control measure

Advanced metrics (if available):

• Velocity readings: Fastball speed
• Strikeout-to-walk ratio: Command demonstration
• Opponents' batting average: Effectiveness measurement
• Save opportunities converted: Closer effectiveness

Position Players

Hitting statistics:

• Batting average: Basic hitting success
• On-base percentage: Getting on base consistently
• Slugging percentage: Extra-base hit power
• RBIs: Driving in runs
• Home runs: Power demonstration

Defensive metrics:

• Fielding percentage: Error-free play
• Range factor: Defensive coverage (if available)
• Throwing velocity: Arm strength (catchers, infielders)
• Pop time: Catcher-specific (throwing to second base)

Volleyball

All Positions

Basic performance metrics:

• Attack percentage: (Kills - Errors) / Total Attacks
• Serve percentage: Successful serves / Total serve attempts
• Dig percentage: Digs / Defensive opportunities
• Games/Sets played: Availability and coach confidence

Hitters (Outside, Middle, Right Side)

Offensive production:

• Kills per set: Offensive productivity
• Attack percentage: Efficiency measurement
• Aces per set: Serving effectiveness
• Blocks per set: Defensive contribution

Setters

Playmaking metrics:

• Assists per set: Creating opportunities
• Setting percentage: Accurate sets / Total setting attempts
• Aces per set: Serving contribution
• Digs per set: Defensive involvement

Liberos/Defensive Specialists

Defensive excellence:

• Digs per set: Primary responsibility
• Passing percentage: Serve receive effectiveness
• Serve receive rating: Quality of pass (1-3 scale)
• Aces per set: Serving when allowed

Individual Sports Statistics

Track & Field

Sprints and Hurdles

Time-based performance:

• Personal records: Best times in primary events
• Season best: Current year performance
• Seasonal progression: Improvement throughout year
• Competition level: State, regional, national times
• Wind-legal vs. wind-aided: Specify conditions

Example for sprinter:

100m: 10.45 (PR), 10.52 (SB 2023)
200m: 21.23 (PR), 21.45 (SB 2023)
State meet: 2nd place 100m, 1st place 200m
Regional qualifier: Both events
Wind-legal times, competed in 6A classification

Distance Events

Endurance performance:

• Personal records: Best times by event
• Race strategy demonstration: Negative splits, kick timing
• Consistency: Multiple sub-time performances
• Mileage base: Weekly training mileage (if impressive)
• Race placement: League, district, state finishes

Field Events

Distance/height achievements:

• Personal records: Best marks in primary events
• Consistency: Number of marks over certain threshold
• Improvement trends: Progression over seasons
• Competition level: Where best marks were achieved
• Technique proficiency: Fouls/scratches ratio (lower is better)

Swimming

All Events

Time-based performance:

• Personal records: Best times by event and course (SCY/LCM)
• Seasonal best: Current season progression
• Time standards: Qualifying times met (Sectional, State, National)
• Relay contributions: Split times and relay success
• Meet performance: Championship meet results

Example presentation:

50 Free: 21.45 (LCM), 20.23 (SCY)
100 Free: 47.89 (LCM), 44.12 (SCY)
State Championship: 3rd place 50 Free, 5th place 100 Free
Sectional qualifier: Both events
Led team to conference championship
4x100 Free Relay: 20.1 split

Tennis

Match and tournament results:

• Win-loss record: Season and career records
• Tournament results: Best finishes at various levels
• Ranking: USTA, state, or regional ranking
• Head-to-head: Results against ranked opponents
• Team contribution: Results in team competitions

Golf

Scoring and tournament performance:

• Scoring average: 9-hole and 18-hole averages
• Best rounds: Lowest competitive scores
• Tournament finishes: Placement in various competitions
• Course rating context: Difficulty of courses played
• Team contribution: Role in team success

Sport-Specific Advanced Metrics

Football Analytics

Modern performance measures:

• Passer rating/QBR: Quarterback efficiency
• Yards after contact: Running back effectiveness
• Target share: Receiver usage percentage
• Pressure rate: Defensive line effectiveness
• Coverage rating: Defensive back performance

Basketball Analytics

Advanced statistical measures:

• Player efficiency rating (PER): Overall contribution
• True shooting percentage: Shooting efficiency including 3s and FTs
• Usage rate: Percentage of team plays used
• Plus/minus: Point differential when playing
• Win shares: Contribution to team wins

Soccer Analytics

Performance metrics:

• Expected goals (xG): Quality of scoring chances created
• Pass completion percentage: Ball control and accuracy
• Dribbles completed: 1v1 success rate
• Aerial duels won: Physical dominance
• Distance covered: Work rate and fitness

Academic Statistics Integration

Core Academic Metrics

Essential academic information:

• Cumulative GPA: Overall academic performance
• Core course GPA: NCAA core course performance specifically
• Class rank: If impressive (top 25% or better)
• Standardized test scores: SAT/ACT if competitive for target schools
• Academic trend: Recent improvement or consistency

Academic Achievements

Recognition and honors:

• Honor roll frequency: Multiple semester recognition
• Academic awards: Subject-specific recognition
• Academic All-Conference: Athletic and academic combination
• AP/Honors courses: Course rigor demonstration
• Community service hours: Well-rounded character

Red Flags: Stats to Avoid or Explain

Problematic Statistics

Numbers that may hurt your profile:

• Poor efficiency metrics: Low shooting percentage, high turnover rate
• Inconsistent performance: Wild variations without explanation
• Limited playing time: Low minutes/games without context
• Declining performance: Recent downward trends without explanation
• Character concerns: Ejections, technical fouls, disciplinary actions

How to Address Weaknesses

Strategies for less-than-ideal numbers:

• Provide context: Injury recovery, position change, new system
• Show improvement: Recent trending in positive direction
• Emphasize strengths: Focus on areas where you excel
• Team success: Individual stats within team achievement context
• Character evidence: Leadership, work ethic, coachability

Presentation and Formatting

Visual Organization

Clear, professional presentation:

• Tables and lists: Easy-to-scan formatting
• Bold key numbers: Highlight most impressive statistics
• Consistent formatting: Same style throughout profile
• White space: Don't cram too much information together
• Mobile-friendly: Readable on phones and tablets

Context and Explanation

Help coaches understand your numbers:

• Competition level: Division/classification played in
• Role on team: Starter, rotation player, specialist
• Team success: How individual stats contributed to team goals
• Injury context: Explain any performance gaps or limitations
• Position flexibility: Multiple positions played if applicable

Regular Updates

Keep information current:

• Season updates: Add new season statistics regularly
• Record improvements: Update personal records immediately
• Achievement additions: Add new honors and recognition
• Academic updates: Include improved grades or test scores
• Remove outdated info: Focus on recent, relevant performance

Division-Specific Considerations

Division I Expectations

High-level statistical standards:

• Elite performance: Statistics that rank highly in region/state
• Consistency: Sustained excellence over time
• Competition level: Performance against top-level opponents
• Advanced metrics: Modern analytical measures when available
• Academic integration: Strong grades supporting athletic excellence

Division II Focus

Balanced approach:

• Solid fundamentals: Good basic statistics in key areas
• Improvement trends: Showing development over time
• Team contribution: Role in team success
• Academic strength: Strong academic performance emphasized
• Character indicators: Leadership and work ethic demonstration

Division III Emphasis

Academic and athletic balance:

• Academic excellence: Strong GPA and test scores prominent
• Multi-sport ability: Versatility often valued
• Leadership demonstration: Captain roles, team awards
• Character evidence: Community service, character awards
• Fit over raw ability: Statistics that show coachability and potential

The Bottom Line

Your statistics should tell a compelling story about your athletic ability, academic excellence, and character. Choose metrics that best represent your capabilities and potential contribution to college programs.

Key principles:

• Quality over quantity: Select your most impressive and relevant statistics
• Provide context: Help coaches understand the meaning behind your numbers
• Show progression: Demonstrate improvement and development over time
• Academic integration: Balance athletic and academic achievements
• Professional presentation: Clean, easy-to-read formatting

Success strategy:

• Research what coaches in your sport value most statistically
• Update your numbers regularly as you improve
• Include context that helps coaches evaluate your performance accurately
• Balance individual achievement with team success and character demonstration
• Present information clearly and professionally

Remember: Statistics are just one part of your recruiting profile, but they're often the first thing coaches look at to determine athletic ability and potential fit. Make sure your numbers support your recruiting goals and present you in the best possible light.

For more guidance on creating a complete athlete profile, see our articles on How to Write a Compelling Athlete Bio and What Coaches Look for in a Recruiting Profile.