Your child wants to be seen by scouts. How to help without adding pressure
Almost every young player dreams of being noticed. That is normal, and it is a good sign: it means they care. Your job as a parent is to keep two things in balance. Football should stay fun, and your child should stay safe.
What “being seen” really means
On Go2Pro, being seen means three things: a Passport with honest information, a few short videos that show how your child plays, and time. Scouts look at many profiles. A player who keeps improving over a season gets more attention than one who posts ten clips in a week and then disappears.
Choose the videos together
Sit down with your child and watch the footage before you approve anything. Ask one question: does this clip show something a coach would want to see again? A real match moment, filmed from the side, usually works better than a montage.
During the first 14 days your child can upload up to 5 videos a week. After that, the Basic plan allows 1 video a week and the Pro plan allows 5. One good clip a week, chosen with care, is a fine rhythm.
What you control
- You link to your child’s account with a one-time PIN.
- Nothing goes online until you approve it.
- You can block or delete any video at any time.
- Scouts and professionals contact you, never your child, and only after their identity has been verified.
Watch the counters, but not too closely
Every video shows two numbers: views from players and parents, and views from verified scouts. Some children check them every hour. If you notice that, talk about it. A view is a view, not a verdict.
Three things to avoid
- Comparing your child with other players on the platform.
- Promising a trial, a club or a result. Nobody can promise that.
- Uploading videos on their behalf. The profile belongs to your child; your role is to approve and protect.
If something feels wrong
Write to us from the Contact page and start the subject with “Safety”. We read those messages first.
