If you want to get recruited, you need to impress college coaches. You can only impress coaches with an outstanding highlight video. You only have a few moments to capture the coach's attention. So read on to know exactly what you should look out for, and what to include. You will also find a prime example of a highlight video.

Collect and select the right footage

Plan ahead

Before filming, decide on the key moments and actions you want to capture in your video. This will help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to get the footage you need. 

Ask your club or school for full-game videos

If you have multiple full games, it will be easier for you to select the best clips that showcase different skills. Reach out to teammates' families: Ask if they have any footage of games they've shot.

Film in high-definition

Make sure the footage you collect is clear and high-quality. This will make it easier to edit and will make the final product look better. 

Get different angles

Capture footage from different angles and distances to give the video more visual variety and make it more interesting to watch. 

Focus on pre and post-play

Coaches are also interested in how you react and communicate during gameplay, not just the execution of a play.

Editing the clips into a highlight video

Tailor the footage to the sport

Include the highlights that are most relevant to the sport you're playing. For example, in-game footage is important for soccer and hockey, while technical skills are more important for sports like tennis and golf.

Keep it short and sweet

Highlight videos should be around 3-5 minutes in length. Coaches can request full-game footage if they want to see more.

Grab their attention early

Showcase your best clips at the beginning of the video. Coaches may only watch the first 20-30 seconds, so it's important to make a strong impression from the start.

Keep it simple

Avoid special editing effects or (loud) music and keep the focus on the footage.

Provide relevant information

Include your name, school, jersey number, position, graduation year, and contact information on the first frame of the video. You can also include sport-specific measurements such as height and weight.

Get Help From Us

Creating a highlight video is an essential part of the college recruitment process. At +31 Sports we have a dedicated team of professionals who can create the highlight video for you. 

Let us help you take your college recruitment game to the next level and give you an edge over the competition.

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