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Free printable showcase scouting sheet
Updated October 22, 2026
This is a free, printable one-page sheet you can clip to a board and fill in by hand at a showcase. One row per player, with name, club, position, grad year, a 1 to 10 rating, strengths, concerns, and a follow-up box. Print it from this page or download the CSV. No sign-up.
Showcases move fast. You are tracking four fields at once, a referee is on top of play, and the next game starts before you finish talking to the one you just watched. A simple sheet keeps every recruit in the same shape so that when you sit down that night, you are comparing notes instead of trying to remember who number 9 on the blue team was.
We built this because a clipboard still works. If you want the same structure without looking down, there is a faster option further down the page, but the sheet is yours to keep either way.
What's on the sheet
The sheet uses one row per player and the fields coaches reach for most. Keeping them the same across every player is the point, because a rating only means something when you scored everyone the same way.
- Player name and number, so you can tie a note to the right person later.
- Club and position, for context and for sorting by role when you review.
- Grad year, so you know which recruiting class the player belongs to.
- Rating (1-10), a single quick number for a first-pass sort.
- Strengths and concerns, short and specific. For example: "wins first ball, quick to turn" against "slow to recover shape after losing it."
- Follow-up?, a box to tick for anyone worth a second look or an email.
If you want a deeper framework behind that rating number, pair the sheet with our soccer player evaluation rubric so the 1 to 10 scale means the same thing to every coach on your staff.
How to use it at a showcase
Fill in the event, date, and field at the top once per session. Write the number first the moment a player catches your eye, then the name when you can confirm it from a roster. Give a rating while the game is still fresh, even a rough one, because you can always nudge it later. Keep strengths and concerns to a handful of words each. You are capturing a reminder, not a report.
Tick the follow-up box for anyone you want to revisit. That column is the one you will actually act on afterward, when you draft outreach or build a shortlist. For a fuller pre-event checklist, read our guide on scouting a soccer showcase.
The printable sheet
Print this page to use the sheet (use landscape). On Windows press Ctrl+P, on a Mac press Cmd+P, then choose landscape so every column fits.
Event: ____________________________ Date: ____________________ Field: ____________________
| Player name | No. | Club | Position | Grad year | Rating (1-10) | Strengths | Concerns | Follow-up? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ten blank rows per sheet. Print more than one page if you are watching a full day of games.
When to go hands-free instead
The honest limit of any paper sheet is simple: while you are writing, your head is down, and the moment you miss is usually the one that told you the most. You look up and the counter already happened.
Hands-free player notes are recruit observations you capture by speaking instead of writing. You say what you see, the phone transcribes it into structured fields, and your eyes stay on the field the whole time.
TalentEcho captures the same fields on this sheet, player, club, position, rating, strengths and concerns, by voice while you watch. You might say something like, "Number 10 Paulo, left back, class of 2027, seven out of ten, strong in the air, concern is he gets caught high." The dictation is transcribed on the iPhone, and your recruiting notes are kept separate from your own team. See how it works on the hands-free player notes page, or weigh the options on our college soccer recruiting software comparison.
Neither choice is wrong. If a clipboard keeps your day simple, the sheet above is free and ready. If keeping your eyes up matters more, go hands-free. College staffs juggling long event days can see how we fit a full weekend on our page for college soccer coaches.
Frequently asked questions
Is the showcase scouting sheet really free?
Yes. Print this page or download the CSV and use it however you like. There is no sign-up and no cost. It is a plain one-page sheet built to work with a clipboard and a pen.
How do I print the sheet?
Open this page and press Ctrl+P on Windows or Cmd+P on a Mac. Choose landscape orientation so all the columns fit on one page, then print. The table on this page is the sheet.
What fields are on the sheet?
Event, date and field at the top, then one row per player with player name, number, club, position, grad year, a 1 to 10 rating, strengths, concerns, and a follow-up box to tick.
Can I change the fields or add more rows?
Yes. Download the CSV version and open it in a spreadsheet to rename columns, add rows, or delete fields you do not use. The printable sheet here has ten blank rows to start.
Is pen and paper or an app better for showcase notes?
Pen and paper works and costs nothing, but your head is down while you write. TalentEcho captures the same fields by voice so you keep watching the match. Pick whichever keeps your eyes on the field.
How much does TalentEcho cost if I want the hands-free version?
TalentEcho Pro is $14.99 per month or $99.99 per year, and both include a one-month free trial. It is iPhone only and available on the Apple App Store. The paper sheet stays free either way.