Creating a resume for lifelong athletes (via Onrise)

Editor’s Note (May 22, 2023): This article was submitted by Onrise, which US Club Soccer has partnered with this May for Mental Health Awareness month.

1. Communication – How did you effectively do this on your team? With your coaches? With your teachers or professors? 
2. Time management – How did you effectively balance playing a sport and your education? Quantify your hourly dedication a week towards your sport. 
3. Self-discipline/motivation – What extra hours did you put in when your coach wasn’t looking? Did you show up to physical therapy when you were injured?  
4. Commitment– Playing sports at a high level is a big commitment. How did you show up every day even through injury?  
5. Leadership – Even if you were not a captain, how did you show up as a leader for your team?  
6. Works well under pressure – What was a time when you had to show up for your team, and you excelled? Have these moments in your back pocket for an interview.  
7. Resilience – What adversities did you face along the way? Did you have to drive far distances to practice? Did you have to work towards earning a spot on varsity?  
8. Teamwork – How do you build relationships with people? How does your ability to work well with others transfer to a workspace? 
9. Being coachable – Ask your coach for a quick testimonial/reference to your ability to be coached. How do you respond to feedback? Do you implement feedback? If brief, include the quote in your resume or cover letter.