1 - Only Include Goals and Assists
A video should include all aspects of a player’s game to show coaches different parts of their performance. Anyone can make a video of all their goals. Does your video show you as a complete player? Good passes and shots that don’t end in goals should also be included. The final product doesn’t always show your game. Coaches want to see decision-making and execution. Just because your teammate didn’t finish the play doesn’t mean it wasn’t a good action.
2 - Make It Too Long
On the flip side, players think that every play is a good one and should be included. You need to have a high standard for the plays you include. Does the play showcase skills that would translate to the next level? You can get away with a lot at the youth level that you won’t be able to get away with in college. A bad touch that you were able to clean up because you were faster and led to a goal isn’t viewed as a highlight for coaches.
You have 1 minute to grab a coach's attention and a couple more to keep it. Anything more than 5 minutes is too long. If you can’t showcase your game in 3-5 minutes of highlights that will make coaches want to see you play, the plays you have aren’t good enough. Quality over quantity.
3 - Having No Structure to the Video
Most players know to put their goals first, but after that, videos get disjointed and have random plays throughout. Structure it so coaches can see several examples consecutively of different parts of your game.Remember, you are telling a story of your game. What will the video tell coaches about you and your game? Start with the story you want to tell and how you want to be shown, and go from there.
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