Writing a strong profile could be the difference between finding a club and not. Its important to find a balance between providing enough information to describe who you are, but not too much that you over burden the reader with details.
Here are our tips for what we think makes a good profile.
Choose the right profile picture
Your profile picture is your calling card on Cricketer Exchange – it’s how people are introduced to you and (visual beings that we are) it governs a clubs impressions from the start.
Ideally profile pictures should be any of the following;
- Action shots of you batting / bowling / in the field
- A face shot taking up the majority of the space with you in club colours
It is not recommended that you use photos of you at the local downing 10 beers!
Add a link to your stats
Cricket is one of the most analysed sports on the planet. From batting/bowling averages, economy rates and strike rates most aspects of the game are now measured. Sites like My Cricket, Play Cricket and CricHQ which capture game data can provide great insights into your performances.
Make your headline more than just a title
Twitter taught us how to communicate in 255 characters or less. It is now time to use this skill to sell yourself to potential clubs. Be sure to add something that is punchy and eye catching that best describes what type of cricketer you are.
Turn your objective into your story
This is a great opportunity to let the club know what you are looking from your overseas experience. Are you looking to play a high standard of cricket to test yourself and improve? Just looking to do a bit of travel and play some cricket and make some friends? Is cricket your job and you are looking to make some money?
By being upfront and honest with potential clubs you are more likely to find yourself at the right club which will only enhance your experience.
Outline your history including your current club
Your playing history is just as important as linking to your stats. Clubs are most keen to know about where you are currently playing and what team. However, they are also keen to know about your playing journey. For instance, did you originally play Premier/Grade cricket in Australia and then returned to your junior club to play with long life friends.
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