SSB Post-Secondary ToolKit → → Highlight Video Guide
A recruiting highlight video is one of the most important tools you have in the college recruiting process. It gives coaches a quick, curated look at your abilities, and often serves as their first impression of you as an athlete. Highlight videos save coaches time and help your skills stand out in a crowded field.
Keep it Short & Impactful
Aim for about 3–5 minutes of gameplay or skill highlights. The goal is to show quality over quantity, coaches don’t want to sit through a long film.
Show Your Best Plays First
Put your strongest, most impressive clips at the beginning; coaches often decide within the first 30–60 seconds whether they’ll keep watching.
Identify Yourself Clearly
At the start of the video and before each clip, include:
Name
Position
Jersey number
Graduation year
Contact info (email/phone)
This helps coaches instantly know who they’re watching and how to reach you
Use Good Quality Footage