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Specialist Profile Setup

The profile setup process for Specialists is more involved than for Athletes because you’re setting up a verified, paid business. For the basics shared by every profile type (photo, bio, socials), start with the general profile setup guide.

Verification Process

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Once you’ve registered, PointShot will reach out in two business days to go through a few validation steps. We want to ensure every specialist on our platform upholds our quality standards, holds the appropriate certifications, and is cleared to work with minors. Your public profile is hidden until verification is complete.

Please make sure you have the following documents on hand:

  • Governing body certification (e.g. USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, high school governing body, etc.)
  • Any certificates of youth protection training (e.g. SafeSport)
  • Applicable licenses or certifications specific to your domain expertise

We may schedule a phone call or online meeting to understand your coaching style and experience, and we’re always happy to provide guidance on any of the above documentation, too.

Governing Body Certifications

In certain situations, non-national governing bodies like high school leagues may be acceptable. Some of these leagues may also require background checks, which may be acceptable for PointShot’s purposes. Please contact us to discuss.

Insurance for Licensed Specialists

PointShot requires licensed specialists (e.g. nutritionists and others licensed by a state board) to carry professional liability insurance. We understand this can be a confusing process — please contact us if you need support.

Profile Information

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While manual verification is in progress, you can continue building out your public profile. Your profile is your business’s primary online presence on PointShot, so it’s worth taking the time to showcase what makes you an expert. Complete each section under Edit Profile.

Bio
Basic Info
  • First name, Last name, and Nickname
  • Organization
  • Headline
  • Location
  • Accept inquiries from athletes (allows athletes to message you via your Public Profile)
About You
  • Bio
  • Intro Video URL

Resume Share your career highlights on your Public Profile, divided into sections for Playing and Coaching. Entries are initially sorted by date, but you can rearrange them however you’d like. Fields include:

  • Team Name
  • League
  • Type (Playing or Coaching)
  • Role/Position
  • Start Year & End Year (or “Present”)
  • Description

Achievements Feature certifications and achievements you’ve received. Fields include:

  • Award Name
  • Where were you recognized?
  • Year of recognition
  • Description

Next Steps

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Setting up your profile is one of three things you’ll do before you can start selling. After you’re done here, finish the other two:

Get your business ready to sell

Register with Stripe Connect to enable payouts, then create your first service so customers can book you the moment your profile goes live.