Creating the Perfect Recruiting Video for Beach Volleyball and Get Noticed by College Coaches.

Step-by-step guide from Better at Beach's recruitment experts.

Your daughter's recruiting video is often her first impression on college coaches, and with hundreds of videos to review, coaches typically spend less than 60 seconds on initial viewings. Here's how to make every second count and avoid the common mistakes that get videos deleted immediately.

Essential Elements Every Recruiting Video Must Have

1. Opening Sequence (0-15 seconds)

The first 15 seconds are crucial. Include:

• Full name and graduation year
• Height and vertical reach
• Current club/team affiliations
• GPA and test scores
• Contact information

2. Highlight Reel (30-45 seconds)

• Best plays from recent tournaments
• Showcase variety of skills
• Include game-speed situations
• Demonstrate court awareness

3. Skills Demonstration (1-2 minutes)

• Serving consistency
• Passing accuracy
• Setting technique
• Attacking variety
• Defensive movements
• Blocking technique

[Expert Tip]

"I delete recruiting videos within 30 seconds if they don't show game-speed skills.
Practice drills alone won't cut it."
- Division I Beach Volleyball Coach, Colby Burleson

Technical Requirements

Video Quality:

• HD resolution (1080p minimum)
• Stable camera work
• Proper lighting
• Clear player identification
• Multiple angles

Length Guidelines:

• Total length: 3-4 minutes maximum
• Highlight reel: 45-60 seconds
• Skills demonstration: 2 minutes
• Additional information: 30 seconds

Common Video Mistakes to Avoid

1. Poor Quality Issues

• Shaky footage
• Bad lighting
• Distance too far
• Can't identify player

2. Content Problems

• Too much warm-up footage
• Only showing highlights
• No game situations
• Missing key skills

3. Organization Errors

• Too long
• No clear structure
• Poor editing
• Missing contact information

[Success Story]

"After following Better at Beach's video guidelines, my daughter's recruiting video generated responses from 15 college programs in just two weeks."
- Michelle R., Parent of Pepperdine Commit

Step-by-Step Creation Guide

1. Gathering Footage

• Record tournament matches
• Film skills sessions
• Capture different angles
• Document progress

2. Organizing Content

• Sort by skill type
• Label all clips
• Create timeline
• Structure flow

3. Editing Process

• Choose best clips
• Add text overlays
• Include statistics
• Professional transitions

Distribution Strategy

1. Digital Platforms

• YouTube (unlisted)
• Vimeo
• Recruiting websites
• Coach communication

2. Follow-up Plan

• Email templates
• Update schedule
• Feedback tracking
• Response management

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Perfect Your Recruiting Video

Join our College-Bound Beach Volleyball Success Path program for:

• Professional video analysis
• Filming guidelines
• Editing assistance
• Distribution strategy

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