Becoming a Pro
20 March 2025Pathway to Pro: What Academy Scouts Look For
Inside the scouting process — what really matters when scouts watch young players.
WST
WMF Scouting Team
4 min read
Every parent wonders what scouts see. Here's the truth from inside the game.
Attitude First
Skill matters, but coachability matters more. Scouts watch how players react to mistakes.
Decision Making
Speed of thought trumps speed of foot at every age group.
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