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Building a Recruiting Video

How to Create a Standout Recruiting Video

A great recruiting video is one of the best ways to get noticed by college coaches. A clear, well-produced video that showcases your skills and athleticism can set you apart from the competition. In this guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know to create a standout recruiting video.

What Should Be in Your Recruiting Video:

  • Introduction: Start with your name, grade, position, and a brief overview of your volleyball experience.

  • Skills Showcase: Show your best technical skills (serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, defense). Try to showcase each skill with multiple angles and close-ups when possible.

  • Game Footage: Include clips from actual games, showing you in action in different game scenarios (e.g., serving, receiving serve, defense, transitions).

  • Athleticism: Highlight your physical attributes (e.g., speed, agility, vertical jump, coordination).

  • On-Court Leadership: Include moments where you show leadership, communication, or hustle.

Tips for Filming:

  • Quality: Use a good quality camera (HD or better). You don’t need professional equipment, but avoid blurry or poorly lit footage.

  • Editing: Keep the video short, around 3-5 minutes. Edit out any irrelevant footage, and use simple transitions to make the video flow smoothly.

Actionable Steps:

  • Step 1: Gather all the footage you need.

  • Step 2: Edit your video to include the best clips.

  • Step 3: Share your video with coaches and upload it to video platforms like YouTube or Vimeo.

Need Help?
Our Recruiting Coordinator can guide you through the process of building and editing your video. Contact Us to Learn More.