Junior Talent Scout
Spot young talent in sports and present your favourite athlete to Soliq Sports Group.
Section A: The Brief
Careers can start with one email, here's yours.
Welcome to the Junior Talent Scout experience with Soliq Sports Group (SSG)!
I’m Alan from Astranda, and I’ll be your mentor. Soliq Sports Group is a UAE-based sports agency that helps athletes from many sports build their careers. Their new goal is to find talented young athletes and guide them toward becoming professionals.
Your mission is to research young athletes, spot rising stars, and create a short presentation showing Soliq’s management who deserves to join their team.
This is your chance to think like a real talent scout, make smart choices, and get a feel for how professional athletes are discovered.
Can’t wait to see the athletes you discover!
Regards,
Alan
alan@astranda.com | Head of Partnerships
Video: CEO-SSG.mp4
Section B: The Job
Step into the role.
Junior Talent Scout
Level: Foundation
Duration: ~6 Hours
Result: Performance Report
Role Description: Research the sports industry and find young talent.
Key Performance Indicators: Ability to find athletes showing potential based on research.
Key Deliverables
By the end of this experience, you will have created:
Here are some key details to keep in mind as you work:
Why is this important: It helps young athletes grow into professionals
Expert tip: Pick sports you understand and think about why people enjoy watching them
Section C: The Workflow
Phase 1: Discovery
Step 1.1 - Find Athletes
Scout Report
RE: Welcome to the Soliq Sports Group team!
Hey!
Welcome to the SSG team, we’re excited to have you on board!
Your first task is to research athletes in the UAE who are under 18 years old and look like they could become professionals in the future.
Here’s what to do:
Find 8 young athletes who live in the UAE in a sport or sports of your choice.
For each athlete, create a 1-page Scout Report with:
Their name
Their sport
Their age (or school year)
Their results
Their current team, club, organisation or sponsors
Why you think they have big potential (for example: they’ve won competitions)
Include a link about where you found the information (for example: an article, YouTube).
The SSG Talent Scout team often find athletes on Gulf Youth Sport, the directory of the UAE Ministry of Sports, UAE School Games and news sites. I've also attached a sample Scout Report that you can click and use as a guide when creating your own. Finally, I've attached a video link to a scout talking through his own process.
When you’re done, please save your files so we can review them later.
Regards,
Leo
CEO & Co-Founder
Soliq Sports Group (SSG)
Attachment: Sample-Athlete-Report.jpeg
Attachment: Video-Scout-Report.jpeg
Step 1.2 - Compare Athletes
Talent Tracker
RE: Great work — now build your Talent Tracker!
Hey!
Your manager told me that you found 8 athletes, that’s fantastic work!
Now it’s time to take the next step. We need you to compare the athletes you found by making a Talent Tracker.
Here’s how we do it in SSG:
Make a table or chart with all 8 athletes.
Add athlete data, such as:
Name
Sport
Age or school year
Best recent results, personal records or national ranking
Team or club
Technical strengths for sport (for example: speed, shooting, ball control)
Social strengths (for example: communication with teammates, leadership)
Work ethic, dedication, motivation and professionalism
Areas to improve or risks
Source links (articles, social media, videos, or website)
Use a 5 start rating system to show who you think has the biggest potential and why.
Your Talent Tracker will help us make better decisions about which athletes to contact or follow more closely.
I've attached a link to a spreadsheet that you can download to develop your Talent Tracker. Also, I've attached a video of another Talent Scout talking through their analysis process so you can better understand how it is done.
Once you finish, save your file so we can check it out later!
Thanks again, you’re doing great work for the SSG team.
Regards,
Leo
CEO & Co-Founder
Soliq Sports Group (SSG)
Attachment: Sample-Talent-Tracker.xlsx
Attachment: Video-Scout-Analysis.mp4
Phase 2: Presentation
Step 2.1 - Recommend an Athlete
Recruitment Recommendation
RE: Present your recommendation!
Hey!
Great job on your Talent Tracker, it’s now time for the final stage!
Pick one athlete from your list who you think has the best chance to become a pro, and make a Recruitment Recommendation presentation about them.
Your presentation should include:
1. Athlete Info
Name, age, sport, position, and team or club
Best results or biggest achievements
A short note on why they stand out
2. Media Pack
1–2 photos or videos that show their skills
A short caption about what we’re seeing
3. Next Steps for Talent Development
What could SSG do to help this athlete develop?
(For example: performance coach, mindset coach, or nutrition support)
4. Outreach Message
Write a short message you’d send to the athlete or their coach to show SSG’s interest
5. Final Slide
End with your recommendation:
Why should SSG support this athlete?
What makes them special?
Finally, record a short video of yourself presenting your slides, or add a voiceover as you move through them. This helps you explain your ideas clearly to SSG’s management team.
When you finish your presentation, save the files and follow our submission guidelines so we can review it.
You've done some amazing work and I hope you take on more advanced tasks in this sector!
Congratulations from all the SSG team!
Regards,
Leo
CEO & Co-Founder
Soliq Sports Group (SSG)
Congratulations on finishing the Junior Talent Scout experience with Soliq Sports Group (SSG)!
You’ve done an amazing job researching young athletes, spotting new talent, and creating a pitch to show who deserves a place on Soliq’s team. That’s exactly what real talent scouts do!
Here’s what you’ve learned along the way:
How to look for signs of talent and potential in young athletes.
How to think about personality, teamwork, and fit for a brand.
How to build a simple pitch to share your ideas with Soliq’s management team.
Your work shows how real sports agents help athletes grow and get discovered. Be proud — this experience gave you a real taste of what it’s like to work in the world of professional sports!
Once you submit your final work and receive feedback, add it to your CV/LinkedIn under Projects as: “Astranda × Soliq Sports Group — Sponsorship Assistant.”
Quick reminder, please follow the Submission Guidelines below to finalize your completion.
This is a meaningful step toward a career in the sports sector. We’re proud of your progress, and you should feel confident knowing you have what it takes to keep moving forward. Keep stacking achievements and experiences that set you apart.
Regards,
Alan
alan@astranda.com | Head of Partnerships
How to Submit
Submit your work, get feedback, certificates and more.
Submission Guidelines
Put everything in one folder
Name it:
Astranda_[ExperienceName]_[YourFullName]_[School]Include your docs, slides, videos, images, and any source files.
Upload to Google Drive
Open Drive → New → Folder (use the name above) → upload your files.
If your work is in Google Docs/Slides/Sheets, make sure each file has a clear title.
Set sharing permissions
Right-click the folder → Share → General access: Anyone with the link → Viewer.
Important: Do not require sign-in and do not give edit access.
Double-check by opening the link in an incognito window—if you can view it without logging in, you’re good.
Enter your details below:
How to Submit Your Work (via Google Drive link)
Put everything in one folder
Name it:
Astranda_[ExperienceName]_[YourFullName]_[School]Include your docs, slides, videos, images, and any source files.
Upload to Google Drive
Open Drive → New → Folder (use the name above) → upload your files.
If your work is in Google Docs/Slides/Sheets, make sure each file has a clear title.
Set sharing permissions
Right-click the folder → Share → General access: Anyone with the link → Viewer.
Important: Do not require sign-in and do not give edit access.
Double-check by opening the link in an incognito window—if you can view it without logging in, you’re good.
Copy your sharable link
Right-click the folder → Copy link.
Email your submission
Subject:
Submission: [ExperienceName] – [Your Full Name] – [School]Body: Paste the link and write a professional email including these details - Name: [Your Full Name], School: [Full School Name], Experience: [ExperienceName], Drive Link: [paste your view-only folder link]
Final checks before sending
The link opens without “Request access.”
All files load and play (videos, slides, etc.).
File names are clear and professional.
No personal data you don’t want shared.
Receive feedback
We will examine all your submitted materials
We will reply with your Performance Report and Certificate of Completion via email within 7 days
We will also share your next experience to continue your progress towards your dream career
If you want to try a different career path, please email alan@astranda.com.
Tips
Large videos? Upload to the same folder (don’t attach to the email).
Multiple versions? Keep only the final in the root folder; move drafts into a “Drafts” subfolder.
Keep a backup copy for your records.
