Creating a standout highlight video is one of the most important steps in the recruiting process – coaches rely on video, as they might not have the opportunity to watch athletes live. Updating coaches frequently with new video keeps them in the loop and engaged in your recruiting process. That being said, there are a lot of videos that are poorly made and might even show a teammate better than you.
Having a strong volleyball highlight video can make the difference between getting noticed or getting overlooked. It’s also important to remember that expectations can vary depending on your position.
Here are some general, but key volleyball highlight video tips:
Timing
One of the most important recruiting video tips volleyball athletes need to understand is timing. Coaches want information delivered to them quickly, and will move on if you don’t capture their attention within the first 15-45 seconds. Afterall, coaches get sent hundreds of videos from recruiting prospects and you need to stand out from the competition. Think of it like TikTok – if a video doesn’t stop you from scrolling within a few short seconds, you’ll move on!
Volleyball Highlight Tip: Lead with your strongest skills. Bonus points if you have a clip that’ll make a coach go “WOW! I need to see more.”
Using the right platform
While social media is great for exposure, coaches need more than a quick 15-second Instagram clip. They need to be able to pause, rewind, and analyze your performance. That’s why YouTube is the best option. Upload your video in landscape orientation so it’s easy to watch on all devices.
Volleyball Highlight Tip: Make sure your video is set to public. You’d be surprised how many athletes miss opportunities because coaches can’t access their content.
Use the right tools to create your video
This is where many athletes and parents get stuck. Common questions we hear are: “What program should I use to edit my video?” and “What’s the best way to record games?”
Six Pack Recruiting Sports has been on the hunt for the perfect program for years and we’ve finally found it – Athlete.Ai.
This platform is a game changer for creating highlight videos. You can record in real time without taking up storage on your phone, select key moments as they happen, and quickly compile them into a polished video. In fact, athletes could finish their highlight video on the drive home after the tournament. It’s super simple to use – even grandparents can use it!
As a partner with Athlete.Ai, Six Pack Recruiting offers access to the app for $129 for the first year—making it easier than ever to create high-quality recruiting videos that get results.
