Full90Reels: Affordable Player Highlight Videos

As a soccer Dad, I understand that putting highlight videos together can be frustrating and a time suck.
But, they are essential for college recruitment.
If you haven’t done it already, creating an effective one is way harder than most players realize – and a bad video can actually hurt your chances of getting noticed.
The Truth About Highlight Videos
Every college coach expects your highlight reel. It’s the first thing they ask for. But here’s what nobody tells you – most players create videos that work against them.
You think it’s about showing your best goals and coolest moves. Wrong.
Coaches care about your decision-making, your first touch under pressure, and how you handle tough situations. They care more about potential through different aspects of your game.
The Problems That Kill Your Chances
Here’s what I’ve come across (you may have to)…
The Technical Nightmare: Ever tried editing video? You’ll spend hours figuring out software, dealing with choppy transitions, and fighting with file formats. Most homemade videos look amateur – and coaches notice immediately.
The Time Trap: Making a decent highlight video can take up a full weekend. Wouldn’t you rather be mowing the lawn (maybe not) or doing something other than “work”.
Wrong Length, Wrong Content: Too long and coaches get bored. Too short and you don’t show enough. Most players guess wrong on both.
Honestly, a poor video doesn’t get noticed. It’s probably better than nothing. But, a quality video gives you a much better chance at getting coaches to talk to you.
The Benefits When You Get It Right
A professional highlight video makes coaches take notice. It shows you understand what it takes to compete at the next level.
The Right Video Opens Unexpected Doors When coaches see a well-made video showcasing your soccer IQ, they start imagining you in their system. This leads to more calls and campus visits.
You Control Your Story: Instead of coaches guessing your abilities from random clips, a good video clearly shows what kind of player you are.
Why Most DIY Videos Fail
Players don’t know what coaches want to see. While you’re focused on that amazing goal, coaches are watching how you positioned yourself before the play and what you did after scoring.
Biases can cloud a player’s judgment.
Coaches watch videos differently than players. They’re looking for field vision, work rate, and how you fit team tactics – not just highlight moments.
The Solution That Actually Works
This is why we partnered with Full90Reels. They solve every problem that makes highlight videos a headache:
- No technical nightmares: They handle editing, formatting, and quality enhancement
- They know what coaches want: Their team includes college soccer experts
- Targeted approach: They can optimize your video for specific schools
- Professional quality: Your video looks as good as top recruits’ videos
- Time back: Focus on improving your game instead of learning video editing
The Bottom Line
Your highlight video shouldn’t keep you up at night. It should get coaches excited about adding you to their roster.
The difference between good and great isn’t just technical – it’s understanding soccer from a coach’s perspective. While other players struggle with editing software, you can have professionals create a video that actually works.
Don’t let a bad highlight video kill your college soccer dreams. The recruitment window is short, and first impressions are everything.

Written By: Beau Bridges
Beau is the founder of SoccerNovo, dedicated to helping players and parents navigate the youth soccer landscape. As a former youth coach and soccer parent, he shares insights on player development, recruiting, and the ever-evolving soccer scene in the U.S.
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