Do’s and Don’ts

Do

• Keep the video to under 4 minutes at max. Most coaches will make up their minds within the first minute!
• Put your absolute best clips at the start
• Have a cover page with your height, weight, position, team, number, academic profile, email, etc.
• Make sure you are easily identifiable. Use an arrow, circle, etc. to make sure the coach knows who you are in the video clip.
• Show clips from the highest level you play at. Coaches want to see you against the best youth competition possible.
• Keep music professional. The best bet is to use instrumental music without lyrics.
• GK’s you can use training video to supplement game footage (not for field players though)
• Update and create a new highlight video every 6 months. As you get better and more mature as a player, it only makes sense to capture that in an updated video every so often.

Don’t

• Break the video up into segments (remember to put all your best clips at the start!)
• Use slow-mo or re-show clips. Coaches can use the scroll bar to go back and watch any part they wish.
• Show a clip where the opponent makes a mistake. For example, a goal you scored because the goalkeeper let it through their hands.
• Show skills, juggling, etc. that aren’t in a game…don’t use backyard footage!