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🎬️ Video recording is included in the ALL AMERICAN package upon agreement and depending on the sport
✨ Post-production and video editing are included in the ALL AMERICAN and ELITE packages
A well-structured volleyball recruiting video can be the key to convincing college coaches of your skills. Volleyball is a dynamic team sport, and coaches want to see how you perform in real game situations, what role you play on the team, and how you perform under pressure.
In this guide, we'll show you step-by-step how to create your video, what to look out for, and what content is absolutely essential.
Your video is a visual presentation of your skills and gives coaches the opportunity to evaluate your strengths and game intelligence without seeing you play live. It is therefore a critical factor in gaining the attention of college coaches and progressing through the selection process.
A good volleyball recruiting video helps to:
Demonstrate your technique and game awareness.
Show your teamwork and dynamics on the court.
Highlight key aspects of your game such as blocking, attacks, defensive actions, and game management.
The video should come across as professional yet authentic. Here are some basic rules to follow:
Camera positioning:
Use a tripod to avoid a shaky image.
Make sure you are always centered in the frame and the entire court is visible.
Video quality:
Use a camera with at least Full-HD quality (1080p).
Ensure the lighting is adequate to clearly see the details.
Video structure:
Start with a brief personal introduction.
Show game and defensive scenes from real matches.
Conclude the video with a highlight sequence.
An optimal volleyball recruiting video should be well-structured and cover various aspects of your game. The structure should be as follows:
Start your video with a short but concise introduction. Imagine you are standing directly in front of the coach and presenting yourself.
Content:
Name, age and place of residence.
Current school and grade level.
Your position on the court (e.g., outside hitter, libero, middle blocker).
Your strengths (e.g., "quick defensive reactions, solid serve reception").
Your goals for college.
Example:
"Hi, my name is Julia Müller. I am 17 years old and currently play as a libero for the XYZ Volleyball Club in Berlin, Germany. I am known for my quick reactions and consistent serve reception. My goal is to develop my defensive skills further and contribute to a successful college volleyball team in the United States."
Show game scenes from real matches that demonstrate your abilities on the court. Make sure the scenes are varied and showcase you at your best.
Categories for the game scenes:
Attacks and Blocks:
Show dynamic attacks and successful blocking actions.
Add a marker so the coach can identify you.
Defensive Actions:
Demonstrate your ability to receive the ball precisely and provide good defensive work.
Perspectives: Wide shot of the entire court.
Game Management:
Show how you control the game, set accurately, and build up attacks.
Camera perspective:
Make sure the entire court is clearly visible.
Mark yourself in each scene with a small symbol (e.g., arrow, frame, or highlight).
Create a short highlight sequence that summarizes the best scenes of your game.
Content:
Spectacular attacks.
Excellent blocks.
Successful receptions and defensive actions.
Many coaches would like to see a full match in addition to the highlight video. This gives them the opportunity to evaluate your playing style in the context of a complete match. Therefore, film as many games as possible and choose the best match for your full game video.
Tips for the full match:
Keep the camera focused on the game action - ideally with a radius of 20-30 meters around the ball.
Avoid solely focusing the camera on yourself. Show the game flow from a wider perspective.
Note:
Only upload the full match if the coach requests it or if it is explicitly required.
Test your setup in advance:
Ensure the camera is properly positioned and the lighting conditions are right.
Day of the recording:
If you can't show good shots on a given day, it's better to plan a new date instead of submitting a mediocre video.
Post-production & Editing:
Depending on the service package you choose, we will take care of the final selection of video sequences, editing, and post-production of the videos for you.
Length of the video (STANDARD package):
The final recruiting video should be between 10 and 12 minutes in total. The coach will typically not take much more time to get a first impression.
Uploading the video material:
STANDARD package: Upload the final recruiting video via the upload link.
ELITE package: Upload the video material (all suitable video sequences) via the upload link.
A well-structured recruiting video is an investment in your athletic future. Make sure all relevant content is clearly presented and that you show yourself at your best. If you need help with the creation, feel free to contact us - our team will support you every step of the way.