It's been on your to-do list for months now. It just never seems to get done. There are so many moving parts: "I have to film ten games to get enough highlights." "I need a good camera so college coaches can figure out which player I am." "Once I do have the tape, I need serious help editing it down." Those are three very good reasons to procrastinate.

Here's some good news: by the end of the day, you can have a great college recruiting video. College coaches use videos for one primary purpose: to get a good enough idea about you as a player to know if they should make the effort to see you play in person. What that means is that you don't need something that would make Hollywood proud. All you need is a basic video that gives coaches an idea of what kind of player you are.

Here's how you do it

1. Record a single practice or game - Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to have a season's worth of video footage. Instead, you can just film one practice or game and use that footage.


2. Borrow a camera - The good thing about filming just one game is that it's much easier to borrow someone's video camera for one day than it is to borrow it for a full season.


3. Video doesn't have to be highlights - Your video doesn't have to be all highlights. In the course of a single game, you can get enough video to show (1) your athleticism, and (2) your basic skill level. College coaches are very adept at recognizing right away if you're someone they should see in person.


4. Make it personal - Start and end your video with a personal statement. Take a close-up of yourself talking into the camera. Thank the coach for watching. Show that you're more than just an anonymous person on the field.


5. Edit it in one sitting - Movie editing software is getting more and more common. If you don't have it on your computer, use a friend's computer. You should be able to edit it in an afternoon. Make your video no more than 15 minutes in total length.