09/26/2026
College coaches sort through hundreds of highlight videos, and many decide in under a minute. Yet most videos are built like a movie, saving the best clip for the big finish that the coach never reaches.
Put the best 3–5 clips first. Mark your athlete before every clip so the coach never has to hunt for them. Keep the whole video to 3–5 minutes. And show the whole player: first touch, decision-making, defending, and work off the ball, not just goals.
Film is often a coach's first look at your athlete. The first minute has to earn the second.
Soccer parents & players: comment "RECRUIT" and tell me how long your athlete's highlight video is right now. I'll tell you if it's working for them or against them. ⚽