How to make a lacrosse highlight video for college

A good lacrosse highlight video gets you noticed by college coaches. Here's exactly how to make one, step by step, plus a free tool that does the editing for you.

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1. Collect your best footage

Pull clips from your games, ideally filmed from an elevated sideline angle that shows the dodge, the slide, and the finish. Ask teammates' parents, your club, or your team's film account for footage.

2. Pick 15 to 25 of your best plays

Choose plays that show what a coach recruits your position for, not just goals or scores.

• Attack: dodging from X and up top, feeding, off-ball movement, and finishing.
• Midfield: dodging, transition, ground balls, shooting on the run, and defending.
• Defense: footwork, approach, checks, communication, and clearing.
• Faceoff (FOGO): clamp speed, winning to yourself, and what you do with the possession after.
• Goalie: saves, clearing passes, and directing the defense.

3. Put your best play first

Many coaches decide within the first 30 seconds. Lead with your single best play, then keep the quality high. Aim for about 2 to 4 minutes in total.

4. Make it obvious which player you are

With helmets on, every player looks alike. A clear marker on you at the start of each play is what lets a coach actually evaluate you.

5. Add your details

Start with a short title card: name, grad year, position, number, and your club team, high school, and the summer showcases you'll attend. Add your GPA if it's strong. Academic schools care a lot.

6. Send it to the right coaches

Email it to programs that fit your level, with your grad year and position in the subject line, and your upcoming games or tournaments in the email.

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Questions

Is NetSnap really free?

Yes. You upload your clips, tap your player, and download the finished reel at no cost. No card and no sign-up needed.

How long should a recruiting reel be?

Usually 2 to 5 minutes. Coaches often decide in the first 30 seconds, so put your best plays first.

What footage works?

Phone videos and game film (MP4 or MOV) work. Clips filmed from high up and from the side give the clearest reel.

How do coaches know which player I am?

You tap yourself in each clip, and NetSnap puts a spotlight marker on you at exactly that moment, so a coach knows who to watch before the play starts.

How long does it take?

Your reel is usually ready about five minutes after your clips finish uploading.