Player identification, match reporting, video analysis and scouting ethics — earn certificates and build a professional scouting skillset in the Scout Hub.
Working with minors, consent, data protection, and the ethical responsibilities of a scout.
Modules
Safeguarding Minors
Consent, guardian involvement, and withholding sensitive contact details.
Data Protection
Handling player data responsibly and within platform access tiers.
Scout Code of Conduct
Integrity, conflicts of interest, and representing clubs professionally.
How to break down match footage, clip key moments, and build a video library that supports your reports.
Modules
Watching Footage Efficiently
What to watch live vs on replay, focusing on off-ball movement.
Clipping Key Moments
Selecting and tagging clips that illustrate attributes and incidents.
Building a Video Library
Organising clips by player, skill, and match for easy retrieval.
Structure, language, and recommendations that clubs actually use. Turn observations into actionable reports.
Modules
Report Structure
The standard scouting report template: player info, assessment, strengths, development areas, recommendation.
Evidence-Based Language
Writing with specifics — 'shows' vs 'is', citing match moments, avoiding vague adjectives.
The Recommendation
How to calibrate recommend / monitor / further assessment / not recommended.
Position-specific attribute profiles — what separates a top winger from a forward, a ball-playing CB from a stopper.
Modules
Position Profiles
Detailed attribute benchmarks for each position on the pitch.
Identifying Potential
Separating current ability from ceiling — growth markers and red flags.
Age-Group Considerations
How evaluation changes across U13, U15, U17, U19 and senior levels.
Learn the foundations of talent identification — what to look for, how to observe objectively, and the mindset of a professional scout.
Modules
Introduction to Scouting
Overview of the scouting profession, ethics, and the role of a scout in modern football.
What Scouts Look For
The core attributes: technical, tactical, physical, mental. How to weight them by position.
Objective Observation
Avoiding bias, using evidence-based notes, and the importance of multiple viewings.