> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.prospecthq.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Player modes: Development and Recruit

> Switch a player between Development mode and Recruit Mode.

# Player modes: Development and Recruit

Every player profile runs in one of two modes. The mode controls what the public profile emphasizes and which fields are surfaced.

## Development mode (default)

Development mode focuses on ongoing performance: game stats, trends, coaching insight, performance sessions, and highlights.

* Public badge: **Public development profile** (or **Private workspace** when the profile is private).
* Best for in-season use, weekly reviews, and long-term progress tracking.
* Recruiting-specific fields (school, GPA, awards) are hidden from the public view.

## Recruit Mode

Recruit Mode turns the public profile into a shareable recruiting page.

* Public badge: **Public recruiting profile**.
* Adds an above-the-fold recruiting identity block (jersey number, positions, graduation year).
* Surfaces recruiting metadata: **graduation year**, **current school**, **GPA**, and **awards and honors**.
* Enables **share**, **print/PDF**, **follow**, and a private **contact relay**. The player or guardian contact email is never shown publicly.

## Turn Recruit Mode on or off

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the player">
    From your organization, choose **Players** and open the profile.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit the player profile">
    In the **Manage Player** view, select **Edit player profile**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Toggle Recruit Mode">
    In the **Recruit Mode** section, check or uncheck **Enable Recruit Mode on the public profile**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in recruiting details (if enabling)">
    Add **graduation year**, **current school**, **GPA**, **awards and honors**, and a **player or guardian contact email** for the private contact relay.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Save the profile. The public page updates immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Recruit Mode changes what appears publicly. If the profile is set to **Public**, updates are visible to anyone with the link as soon as you save.
</Warning>

## Which mode should you use?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Choose Development" icon="chart-line">
    For in-season tracking, coach reviews, and internal team use.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Choose Recruit" icon="graduation-cap">
    When the athlete is actively being recruited and needs a shareable page with academic and awards data.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>