Adult IQ College Recruiting Video Checklist

Create a recruiting video that gets noticed, communicates your value, and gives college coaches a reason to keep watching.

The Adult IQ College Recruiting Video Checklist is a practical guide for student-athletes and families who want to create a professional, effective recruiting video. Your video may be one of the first things a college coach sees, so knowing what to include, what to leave out, and how to present yourself matters.

This guide takes you through the process from planning and filming to editing and presenting your finished video.

What You’ll Get Inside

Planning Your Recruiting Video

• Defining the purpose of your video

• Understanding your target audience

• Selecting the right footage

• Planning the structure and sequence

• Creating a professional first impression

What Coaches Need to See

• Showing your athletic abilities clearly

• Selecting your strongest plays

• Demonstrating skills relevant to your position

• Balancing highlights with meaningful game footage

• Making your ability easy for coaches to evaluate

Filming & Video Quality

• Camera positioning

• Lighting and visibility

• Audio considerations

• Game and practice footage

• Recording quality

• Keeping footage clear and useful

Editing Your Video

• Organizing clips

• Creating an effective opening

• Keeping the video focused

• Identifying yourself in footage

• Using text and graphics appropriately

• Avoiding distracting editing

Athlete Information

• Name and position

• Graduation year

• School information

• Height and other relevant athletic details

• Contact information

• Recruiting profile information

Final Review Checklist

• Content review

• Video quality

• Accuracy of information

• Professional presentation

• Mobile and computer viewing

• Final link and sharing preparation

The Benefits

✓ Make a stronger first impression
Give coaches a clear, professional introduction to who you are as an athlete.

✓ Help coaches evaluate you faster
Well-organized footage makes it easier for coaches to see your skills and athletic ability.

✓ Avoid common recruiting-video mistakes
Know what can hurt your video and what should be removed before sending it.

✓ Present yourself professionally
Your recruiting video is part of your personal brand. Make sure it reflects the athlete you want coaches to see.

✓ Save time and money
A clear checklist helps you plan what you need before filming, editing or paying someone else to produce your video.

✓ Be ready to share
Finish with a recruiting video that is organized, accurate and ready to send to college coaches.

The Bottom Line

Your recruiting video isn't just a collection of highlights. It's your introduction to a college coach.

The Adult IQ College Recruiting Video Checklist helps you plan, film, edit, review and present your recruiting video with greater confidence—so when a coach presses play, they can quickly understand who you are, what you can do, and why they should keep watching.

Plan. Film. Edit. Present. Get Noticed.