Your recruiting page. Your rules.

You play at a high level. Your online presence should prove it. Coaches are evaluating athletes right now — and most might never find you. One link. Everything they need. Built for athletes ready to establish their brand,  own their future, and get recruited. 

The Elevate Athlete Portfolio Template

I'm sure you've felt it —

The recruiting process is broken for athletes. Athletes with real talent get overlooked because their presentation doesn't match their ability. The digital recruiting game has changed — and most athletes are still playing by rules that stopped working years ago.

The Athlete is built to fix that. The same tools brands use to stand out online — a clean website, clear messaging, organized social proof — were completely unavailable to athletes. So we built them. Starting with the Elevate Athlete Portfolio Template: the first single-page recruiting website designed from the ground up for athletes who are serious about getting recruited and getting paid.

Do these sound familiar? 

if you're struggling with:

01

Sending email that go unanswered

You've reached out to coaches. You included your highlight film. You followed up. And you still haven't heard back. It's not your talent — it's your presentation.

02

Not knowing how to grab the attention of coaches — quickly

Film? Stats? GPA? A media kit? You're not sure what to send, what format to use, or how to make it easy for a coach to say yes. So you send everything — and nothing lands.

03

Looking like every other athlete trying to play at the next level

When trying to be recruited (& especially in the Transfer Portal), timing and professionalism matter as much as ability. If your online presence doesn't reflect how seriously you take your game, coaches move on — fast.

Imagine sending one link and knowing a coach can find everything they need to evaluate you in under five minutes. Your stats, film, GPA, character profile, NIL profile — all of it organized, professional, and impossible to ignore.

That's what's possible with the Elevate Athlete Portfolio Template.

A professional recruiting profile coaches can actually use

Film and media organized for fast evaluation

An academic and eligibility snapshot that builds trust

A character and off-field profile that sets you apart

An NIL & brand snapshot that shows you're already building

how we'll get you there:

recruit · stand out · get signed · own your brand · recruit · stand out · get signed · own your brand

The Numbers Don't Lie

Rosters are tighter. The transfer portal adds thousands of athletes to the pool every cycle. And coaches have less time — not more — to evaluate each one. What used to work (a Hudl link and a handshake) simply isn't enough anymore. Athletes who are more visible online are more likely to get the call.

College recruiting is more competitive than it's ever been. 

of college athletes never close a single NIL deal —  because brands can't find them online

99%

7

athletes have entered the transfer portal

500K+

college athletes will enter the transfer portal — the ones who control their story get there first

1 in 3

seconds is all a coach or brand spends on an athlete's online presence before deciding whether to keep looking

85%

79%

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what to expect

Stats & Bio

Your athlete profile — built to impress at first glance

Your name, sport, position, class year, and key credentials front and center — plus a short, punchy athlete bio section with prompts to help you write it. Coaches know who you are before they scroll.

Film & Media

Every clip, organized and ready for evaluation

A dedicated film hub for your highlight reel, full game film, timestamped key plays, and practice footage. Copy prompts help you label and organize everything coaches need to see.

Academics & Eligibility

Your academic profile — clear, complete, and coach-ready

GPA, intended major, NCAA eligibility status, test scores, and document links (transcript, ACT/SAT, one-pager). No more back-and-forth emails to gather the basics.

Physical Data & Performance

Verified measurements & testing benchmarks in one place

Height, weight, speed, strength, combine results, and injury status — all in a clean, scannable format that lets coaches assess fit in seconds.

Character, Coach Quotes & Brand

HoW You separate Being Just Name from BEING real prospect

Three coach quote slots, a character and off-field profile, leadership roles, community involvement, and an NIL & brand snapshot. This is where coaches decide if you're a program culture fit.

are we a good fit?

This is for you if...

You're a high school athlete serious about getting recruited
You're in the transfer portal and need to move fast
You want to look as good online as you do on the field
You're ready to own your recruiting process and personal brand

Dont' see your question here?  Email us at info@theathletenil.com

The Elevate Athlete Portfolio Template runs on Showit — a drag-and-drop website platform that lets you customize and launch your site without any coding. You'll need a Showit subscription to host and maintain your portfolio as your website. 

Yes. The template is fully customizable for any sport, any position, at any level. Swap in your own photos, stats, and film links. Everything is designed to adapt to your story — whether you're a swimmer, a soccer player, or a basketball point guard.

Both. The template was designed with two audiences in mind: high school prospects going through the recruiting process for the first time, and college athletes in the transfer portal who need to move fast and look professional. There's even a "Why [School Name]" fit section built in for targeted outreach to specific programs.

Yes — all fonts are open-source and all images are free stock. When you purchase, you'll receive an asset document so you can use the same fonts and photos across all your channels for a cohesive look.

Yes. The template includes a full NIL & Brand Snapshot section — ideal for transfer portal athletes or high school recruits who are already building their personal brand and want to show partnership readiness to coaches and sponsors.

A custom domain name, your stats and film links, a few photos (or use the included stock images), and a Showit subscription. That's it. Copy prompts guide every section, so you'll never stare at a blank page.

Coaches open your link and have everything they need in one scrolling page.

You enter the transfer portal with a presence that looks as good as your tape

Your recruiting email gets a response — because you look like the real deal. 

Your digital presence matches the athlete you already are.

ALREADY IN COLLEGE?

Once you're recruited, it's time to monetize. The Elevate Website Template is designed for college athletes ready to attract NIL brand deals and own their digital presence.

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