SearchYourTeam is an online platform that digitizes performance data and highlight videos of athletes aged 8 to 24, utilizing performance sensors to capture detailed statistics during games. The platform connects promising players with professional teams through UEFA-coached trials, facilitating opportunities for professional contracts or scholarships to American universities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Aspiring athletes in developing countries often lack access to legitimate scouting networks and face exploitation by fraudulent agents, hindering their opportunities for professional advancement and exposing them to human trafficking risks. Limited visibility and resources prevent talented individuals from connecting with reputable clubs and universities, particularly in regions with economic instability and corruption.
Solution
Draffte provides a digital platform designed to connect aspiring soccer players with professional teams and educational opportunities, mitigating the risks associated with unregulated scouting. The platform enables athletes to create and share video highlight reels, showcasing their skills to a network of verified scouts, coaches, and recruiters. By facilitating direct connections and providing a secure environment for talent discovery, Draffte aims to eliminate exploitation and promote fair access to global sports opportunities. Draffte partners with academies and clubs to provide athletes with trial opportunities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes aspiring soccer players aged 16-24 in developing countries seeking opportunities for professional contracts or sports scholarships, as well as scouts, coaches, and recruiters from professional clubs and universities looking for talent.
Features
- Athlete profiles with video highlight reel uploads
- Advanced search and filtering for scouts to identify talent based on specific criteria
- Direct messaging and networking capabilities for athletes, agents, and clubs
- Partnerships with soccer clubs and academies for trial opportunities
- Integration with university programs for scholarship opportunities
- Profile tagging and categorization to highlight specific skills
- Notification alerts for new messages and connection requests