Every college soccer coach has seen a hundred highlight reels that open with a long-range goal and close with a nutmeg. Goals are exciting. They're easy to find in game footage and easy to clip. But when a coach is deciding whether a player can contribute at the college level, what they're really watching for is what happens between the highlights — the off-ball movement that reveals a player's understanding of the game.

Off-ball movement is notoriously difficult to capture in a recruiting video. The camera usually follows the ball, the player might be on the opposite side of the pitch, and the moments that matter most — a perfectly timed run, a subtle shift to close a passing lane, a press that forces a turnover three passes later — don't look dramatic on screen. But they're the moments that separate a player who scores goals from a player who makes a team better.

This guide explains how to identify, capture, and present off-ball movement in your soccer recruiting reel so that coaches see the soccer brain behind the physical ability. Whether you're a forward making runs nobody else sees, a midfielder scanning and repositioning every few seconds, or a defender organizing a back line, this is how you show that part of your game.

Why Off-Ball Clips Matter

College coaches evaluate hundreds — sometimes thousands — of recruiting videos every year. They can spot a good first touch or a clean strike within seconds. What they can't always see in a standard highlight reel is whether a player understands how to play without the ball. And that's often the deciding factor.

Off-ball movement reveals qualities that on-ball clips simply can't:

  • Soccer IQ — Does the player anticipate where the ball is going next? Do they position themselves to receive in dangerous areas, or do they wait for the ball to come to them? Soccer IQ is the single hardest quality to teach, and coaches are always looking for players who already have it.
  • Work rate — Is the player constantly moving, adjusting, pressing, recovering? Or do they jog between their on-ball moments? A player who works hard off the ball will get more playing time at the college level, period. Coaches need players who contribute for 90 minutes, not just when they're on the ball.
  • Tactical understanding — Can this player fit into a system? Do they understand pressing triggers, defensive shape, and how to move within a formation? A technically gifted player who doesn't understand team tactics is a project. A tactically aware player with good technique is a starter.
  • Positioning — Does the player find space? Do they check their shoulders? Are they in the right place at the right time — not by accident, but because they read the game and moved early? Good positioning is the foundation of everything else.
  • Decision-making speed — Off-ball clips show what a player decides before they get the ball. The scan, the body shape, the first-touch direction — all of these are determined by what happened in the seconds before the ball arrived. Coaches want to see that process.

Here's the truth that most families building recruiting reels miss: highlight-reel players score goals; recruitable players play the game. A coach watching your video isn't just asking "can this player score?" They're asking "can this player help us win?" Off-ball clips answer that second question in a way that goals and assists never will.

At the D1 level especially, coaches expect tactical maturity. They're not going to spend two years teaching a player how to press or where to position themselves in buildup play. They want recruits who already understand these concepts. Showing off-ball movement in your reel tells a coach that you're ready to step into a system — not that you'll need to be rebuilt from the ground up.

For a comprehensive look at what else coaches expect, read our full guide on what should be in a college soccer recruiting video.

Start the Clip Before the Ball Arrives

The most common mistake in off-ball highlight clips is starting them too late. In a standard recruiting reel, you might start a clip the moment your player receives the ball or makes a tackle. That makes sense for on-ball clips — you want to show the action. But for off-ball clips, the action starts before the ball arrives.

A good rule of thumb: start the clip 5 to 10 seconds before your player touches the ball — or, in some cases, even when they never touch it at all. The point of the clip is to show the movement, the decision, the anticipation. If you cut to the moment of the pass or the tackle, you've already missed the most important part.

Here's what this looks like in practice, broken down by position:

Midfielder Example

A central midfielder receives a ball on the half-turn and plays a forward pass into the striker's feet. In a standard reel, the clip starts when the midfielder gets the ball. But the real story started 8 seconds earlier: the midfielder checked over their left shoulder, saw the striker dropping between the lines, opened their body to the right to deceive the pressing opponent, then received the ball already facing forward. By the time they touch the ball, the hard work is done. Show all of it. The shoulder check, the body shape adjustment, the movement into a pocket of space — that's the clip. The pass itself is just the payoff.

Forward Example

A forward makes a run in behind the defensive line and receives a through ball for a one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The standard clip starts with the through ball. But the real quality is what happened before: the forward drifted toward the left channel, pulling the center back with them, then made a sharp diagonal run across the defender's blindside the moment the midfielder picked up the ball. The timing of the run — not the finish — is what a college coach wants to evaluate. Start the clip when the forward begins the initial movement, not when the ball is played.

Defender Example

A center back steps into midfield to intercept a pass. A standard clip shows the interception — clean, efficient, impressive. But the off-ball version starts earlier: the center back reads the body language of the opposing midfielder, recognizes the passing lane is about to open, begins stepping forward before the pass is made, and arrives at the exact right moment to intercept. That's not a reaction — it's anticipation. And it's the difference between a defender who can play at the college level and one who's just athletic enough to win some 50/50 balls.

When you're reviewing footage to select clips, watch the play twice. The first time, watch normally. The second time, watch only your player — ignore the ball entirely. If what your player does in those seconds before they're involved looks impressive, that's an off-ball clip worth including.

Use Wide-Angle Footage

Zoomed-in footage is perfect for on-ball skills — a close-up of a dribble, a first touch, a strike. But for off-ball movement, it's nearly useless. If the camera is tracking the ball and your player is making a run 30 yards away, they're not in the frame. You can't show what you can't see.

Off-ball clips require footage that captures a wider view of the pitch. Ideally, the camera angle shows your player, their nearby teammates, the opponents, and enough of the field to understand the tactical context. Coaches need to see the picture — not just the player in isolation, but where they are relative to the defensive line, the midfield shape, and the available space.

Here's what works best for off-ball footage:

  • Tactical cameras (Veo, Trace, etc.) — These are ideal because they capture the full pitch or close to it. The wide-angle, elevated view is exactly what coaches are used to watching when they do their own game analysis. If your club uses one of these systems, your off-ball footage is already being recorded — you just need to find it in the film. For more on working with these platforms, see our guide on the best camera angles for soccer tracking.
  • Elevated sideline footage — A parent or family member filming from a press box, grandstand, or elevated position behind the goal can capture a wide enough view to show off-ball movement. The key is elevation. Ground-level footage from the sideline tends to be too flat — players overlap and it's hard to read the spacing on the field.
  • Endline footage — Filming from behind the goal gives a great perspective for attacking and defending in the final third. You can see runs in behind, pressing angles, and defensive shape clearly from this angle. It's particularly useful for forwards and center backs.

What doesn't work: zoomed-in sideline footage that follows the ball. This is the most common type of parent-filmed video, and while it's fine for on-ball clips, it will rarely capture meaningful off-ball movement unless your player happens to be near the ball at the time. If you're planning to include off-ball clips in your reel, make a point to get wide footage — even if it means setting up a second camera on a tripod at an elevated position.

One more tip: if your team records games with a tactical camera but you also have parent-filmed footage, use both. The tactical camera is your source for off-ball clips. The parent camera (assuming it's reasonably stable) is your source for close-up on-ball moments. Combining both types gives you the most complete and compelling recruiting reel possible.

Track the Player Instead of the Action

In a traditional highlight reel, the footage follows the ball. That's natural — the ball is the center of the action, and most camera operators (including tactical camera systems) are trained to track it. But when you're trying to show off-ball movement, following the ball is exactly the wrong approach. You need footage that follows the player.

This is one of the biggest logistical challenges in building off-ball clips. You might have 90 minutes of game footage, but your player is only near the ball for a fraction of that time. For the rest — the pressing, the positioning, the runs, the scanning — the camera may not be pointed at them at all.

There are a few ways to solve this:

  • Manual scrubbing — Watch the full game, pausing whenever you spot your player doing something notable off the ball. This works, but it's extremely time-consuming. For a single 90-minute game, expect to spend 2-3 hours finding and time-stamping off-ball moments.
  • Second camera — Have someone film your player specifically, regardless of where the ball is. This gives you dedicated off-ball footage, but it requires a second person and a second camera — not always practical.
  • AI player tracking — Tools like PlayerTrac use AI to identify and follow a specific player through the footage, regardless of where the ball is. The AI tracks your player's movements through the entire game, surfacing moments where they're involved — including off-ball actions that a ball-focused camera would miss. This is the fastest way to find off-ball clips because the technology is literally watching your player, not the ball.

The advantage of AI player tracking for off-ball clips specifically is significant. When you manually build a highlight reel, you naturally gravitate toward on-ball moments because those are the easiest to spot — goals, assists, tackles, saves. Off-ball moments require more careful watching and a trained eye. AI tracking doesn't have that bias. It follows the player through everything: the press that doesn't win the ball but forces a turnover two passes later, the run that doesn't receive the pass but drags a defender out of position, the recovery sprint that doesn't end in a tackle but restores the defensive shape. These are the clips that most families miss when building reels manually, and they're exactly the clips that college coaches value most.

What Off-Ball Actions Each Position Should Show

Off-ball movement looks different depending on your position. A forward's off-ball game is completely different from a center back's, and coaches know exactly what they're looking for at each spot on the field. Here's a detailed breakdown of the off-ball actions that matter most by position.

Forward / Winger

For attacking players, off-ball movement is arguably the most important skill. The best forwards in the world score goals not because they have the best finishing technique, but because they're in the right place at the right time — and that comes from movement without the ball.

  • Runs in behind — Show clips of timed runs that get behind the defensive line. The quality coaches look for is timing, not speed. A perfectly timed run at 80% pace beats a late sprint at full speed. Show the moment of acceleration, the angle of the run, and whether you stay onside.
  • Checking movements — The classic "show and go" — dropping toward the ball to pull a defender forward, then spinning into the space behind them. Or checking away from the ball to receive in space on the next pass. Show the deception, the change of direction, and how you create separation from your marker.
  • Pressing from the front — Modern forwards are the first line of defense. Show clips of pressing the opposition's center backs and goalkeeper, forcing them into hurried passes or long balls. The best pressing clips show you cutting off passing angles — not just sprinting at the ball, but steering the play where your team wants it to go.
  • Creating space for teammates — This is the most selfless off-ball action and one of the hardest to show, but coaches love it. A run that drags a center back wide, opening a channel for a midfielder to run through. A movement to the near post that pulls a defender, creating space at the back post for a winger. Show the run even if you don't receive the ball — the fact that a teammate benefits from your movement demonstrates high-level understanding.
  • Weak-side movement — When the ball is on the opposite side of the field, what are you doing? Are you drifting toward the ball (wrong), holding your width and staying high to stretch the defense (right), or making a blindside run anticipating a switch of play (excellent)? Weak-side positioning separates good attackers from great ones.

Central Midfielder

Central midfielders live off the ball. Even the most involved midfielder only has the ball for a small percentage of the match. What they do in the other 85+ minutes is what defines their quality.

  • Scanning — Show clips where you check your shoulders before receiving. Coaches look for this obsessively. A midfielder who scans before the ball arrives knows what's around them and can play faster. If you check over both shoulders in the 2-3 seconds before receiving, include that clip — even if the subsequent pass is simple.
  • Positioning between the lines — The ability to find and occupy space between the opponent's midfield and defensive lines. This is where games are won. Show clips of you receiving in these pockets, especially if you arrived there through deliberate movement rather than standing still and waiting.
  • Angles of support — When a teammate has the ball, are you offering a passing option at the right angle? Not too close (clogging space), not too far (can't receive under pressure), and not directly behind an opponent (hidden from the passer). Show clips of you adjusting your position to offer a clean passing lane.
  • Pressing triggers — A midfielder who presses at the right moment — when the opponent takes a heavy touch, when a pass goes backward, when a player receives with their back to goal — is tactically disciplined. Show clips of you recognizing these triggers and pressing immediately, especially if it leads to a turnover or forces a mistake.
  • Recovery positioning — After the team loses the ball, where do you go? Sprinting back toward your own goal is good. Sprinting back while getting goal-side and tracking a specific runner is better. Show clips of defensive transitions where you get into the right position quickly.

Fullback

Modern fullbacks are some of the most tactically demanding positions on the field. They're expected to defend, attack, and cover enormous amounts of ground — most of it off the ball.

  • Overlapping runs — The classic fullback action: timing a run outside the winger to create a 2v1 on the flank. Show the start of the run, the timing relative to the winger receiving the ball, and the acceleration into space. Even if the pass doesn't come, the run itself shows attacking intent and tactical awareness.
  • Recovery sprints — Fullbacks get caught high up the pitch. It's part of the job. What matters is what happens next. Show clips of you sprinting back to recover your defensive position after an attacking foray. Coaches want to see the commitment and the speed — and ideally, that you arrive in time to make a difference.
  • Positioning in buildup — In possession, where do you stand? Are you wide enough to stretch the play? Are you high enough to offer an option but deep enough to provide a back pass? Show clips of you taking up intelligent positions during your team's buildup play, especially if the positioning allows a teammate to receive in a better area.
  • Defensive shifting — When the ball is on the opposite side of the field, show yourself tucking in to cover centrally. When the ball moves to your side, show yourself stepping out to close down the winger. This constant lateral movement demonstrates that you understand defensive shape as a unit, not just your individual role.

Center Back

Center backs often get the least credit for off-ball work, but they may do the most of it. The best center backs are constantly reading, adjusting, and organizing — all without the ball.

  • Stepping into midfield — Aggressive center backs who can step forward to win the ball in midfield are highly valued. Show clips of you reading a pass, stepping out of the defensive line to intercept, and either winning the ball or forcing the opponent into a rushed decision. The key is the read — stepping out at the wrong time is a disaster, so the fact that you timed it correctly shows understanding.
  • Covering runs — When an attacker makes a run in behind your partner, do you cover? Show clips of you tracking runners, sliding across to cover gaps, and positioning yourself to deal with through balls. This is unglamorous but essential, and coaches need to see that you can do it consistently.
  • Aerial positioning — On goal kicks, corners, and long balls, where are you before the ball arrives? Show clips of you getting goal-side of your marker, adjusting your position based on the flight of the ball, and winning the aerial duel because you were in the right place first.
  • Organizing the defensive line — This is the hardest off-ball action to show in a video, but if you have footage with audio where you can hear yourself communicating, or wide-angle footage where you can see yourself directing the line to push up, squeeze, or drop — include it. Coaches prize center backs who organize. It's a leadership quality that's almost impossible to teach.

Goalkeeper

Goalkeepers have a unique relationship with off-ball movement. For most of the game, the ball is far from them — but what they do in those moments matters enormously.

  • Distribution decisions — Show clips where you receive a back pass and your body position and head movement before the kick reveal that you've already assessed your options. Quick distribution to start a counterattack, or a composure hold to let the play develop — both show decision-making quality.
  • Sweeper-keeper positioning — When the ball is in the opponent's half, where are you standing? A goalkeeper who holds a high starting position, ready to sweep up through balls, is far more valuable to a team that plays a high line than one who stays rooted on the goal line. Show clips of you reading the game and positioning yourself appropriately.
  • Communication — This is the hardest one to capture, but if your footage has audio, clips of you commanding your box, calling for the ball, or directing defenders during set pieces are extremely valuable. If the audio isn't clear, wide-angle footage that shows you actively gesturing and directing traffic can still convey the point.

Use a Player Marker Sparingly

In any recruiting video, coaches need to identify which player is you — quickly and without guessing. In on-ball clips, this is relatively straightforward: you're the player with the ball. But in off-ball clips, you might be the player 40 yards from the action, making a run that nobody in the stadium noticed. A visual marker — a circle, spotlight, or arrow — becomes even more important here.

Here's how to use player markers effectively in off-ball clips:

  • Introduce it early in each clip — At the start of every off-ball clip, the marker should clearly identify your player. Give the coach 2-3 seconds to locate you on the field. This is critical because in wide-angle footage with 22 players visible, finding one specific player without a marker is frustrating and time-consuming.
  • Fade it after the first few seconds — Once the coach knows which player to watch, let the marker fade. A persistent circle or spotlight that follows your player for the entire clip becomes distracting. It draws the eye to the marker rather than the movement. Coaches are trained to follow a player once they've been identified — trust them to do it.
  • Don't leave it on permanently — A player marker that stays on screen for your entire 3-5 minute reel is visually exhausting. It obscures the footage, makes the video look amateur, and actually makes it harder for coaches to evaluate your movement naturally. Use it as a pointer, not a spotlight that never turns off.

For off-ball clips specifically, you might consider a slightly longer marker duration than for on-ball clips — maybe 3-4 seconds instead of 1-2, since the player might be in a less obvious position on the field. But the principle remains the same: identify, then get out of the way.

AI tools like PlayerTrac can automatically add a circle or spotlight around your player, which is particularly useful for off-ball clips where manual marker placement would require frame-by-frame work. The automated approach ensures the marker tracks your player smoothly, even as they move across the field, and can be set to fade after a specified duration.

Don't Turn It Into a Tactical Lecture

When you start thinking about off-ball movement in your recruiting video, there's a temptation to explain what you're doing. You might want to add arrows showing your running line, annotations explaining the pressing trigger, or on-screen text that says "Watch #7 close the passing lane." Resist that temptation.

Coaches don't need you to explain the game to them. They've spent decades watching footage, analyzing movement, and coaching these exact concepts. When you overlay arrows and tactical diagrams on your recruiting video, you're essentially telling a professional coach how to watch soccer. At best, it's unnecessary. At worst, it comes across as condescending or insecure — like you don't trust the footage to speak for itself.

If the movement is good, a coach will see it. That's literally their job. A midfielder who scans before receiving doesn't need an annotation that says "shoulder check." A forward who times a run perfectly doesn't need an arrow tracing the running line. The coach will notice, and the fact that they noticed it on their own makes it more impressive — it feels like a discovery, not a presentation.

There's also a practical problem with tactical annotations: they clutter the screen. Off-ball clips already require the coach to focus on a player who's away from the main action. Adding text, arrows, and diagrams on top of that creates visual noise that makes it harder, not easier, to evaluate what's happening.

The one exception: a brief, clean label at the start of a clip section — something like "Off-Ball Movement" or "Pressing & Positioning" — is fine. It tells the coach what category of clips is coming and primes them to watch for movement rather than on-ball skills. But that's a section header, not a play-by-play commentary.

Keep it simple: show, don't tell. If you've selected your clips well and the movement is genuinely good, the footage will do the talking.

Balance Off-Ball With On-Ball Clips

A recruiting reel that's 100% off-ball clips is just as incomplete as one that's 100% goals. Coaches need to see the full picture — your technical ability on the ball and your intelligence off it. The question is how to balance the two.

A good target for most outfield players is roughly 60-70% on-ball clips and 30-40% off-ball or transitional clips. This ratio gives coaches a clear view of your technical skills while demonstrating that you have the tactical awareness and work rate to contribute beyond your touches on the ball.

Here's how to structure the balance effectively:

  1. Open with your strongest on-ball moments — The first 30-60 seconds of your reel should grab the coach's attention. Lead with goals, assists, key passes, clean tackles, or commanding saves — whatever your position's signature moments are. This establishes your technical baseline and hooks the coach into watching more.
  2. Weave in off-ball clips after the opening — Once you've established that you can play, start mixing in off-ball clips. A pressing sequence here, a well-timed run there. Don't cluster them all together in a separate section (unless you specifically want to — see below). Mixing them in shows that off-ball quality is a consistent part of your game, not a curated afterthought.
  3. Consider a dedicated section — Some players prefer to have a dedicated "Off-Ball Movement" or "Tactical Awareness" section in their reel. If you do this, place it in the second half of the video — after the on-ball clips have established your credentials. A brief section title card ("Pressing & Positioning" or "Off-Ball Movement") signals to the coach that these clips are intentionally included to showcase a different part of your game.
  4. Close with impact moments — End your reel with a few more strong on-ball clips. Leave the coach with a lasting impression of your ability. A well-placed off-ball clip near the end — like a recovery sprint that prevents a goal — can also be a powerful closer because it demonstrates character and commitment.

The ratio will vary by position. A holding midfielder might include more off-ball clips (closer to 40-45%) because their game is built on positioning and interceptions. A winger might lean more heavily on on-ball clips (70-75%) because coaches want to see them beat defenders. But every position benefits from some off-ball representation in the reel.

For goalkeepers, the balance is different. Distribution and shot-stopping are the primary focus, but clips showing sweeper-keeper positioning and communication can make up 20-30% of the reel for keepers who play in high-line systems.

For a complete framework on structuring your reel, see our guide on what should be in a college soccer recruiting video.

How Long Should Off-Ball Clips Be

Clip length is one of the trickiest aspects of off-ball moments. On-ball clips are typically 5-10 seconds — long enough to show the action, short enough to keep the reel tight. Off-ball clips need more runway because the context is essential.

A good range for off-ball clips is 10-20 seconds. Here's why they need the extra time:

  • Setup time — The coach needs 2-3 seconds to identify your player on the field, especially in wide-angle footage. That's time that doesn't count toward the actual off-ball action.
  • Context — Off-ball movement only makes sense in context. A forward's run in behind is only impressive if the coach can see the defensive line, the midfielder on the ball, and the timing of the run relative to the pass. You need enough of the play before and after the movement to show the full picture.
  • Payoff — Ideally, the clip shows the result of the off-ball action — the pass arrives, the pressing sequence leads to a turnover, the recovery run prevents a goal. The payoff validates the movement and makes the clip satisfying to watch.

That said, keep them tight. Twenty seconds is the upper limit, not the target. If the key movement happens in 12 seconds, don't stretch it to 20. Every second in your reel is valuable, and coaches have limited patience. The clip should start when the movement begins and end shortly after the result is clear.

Here's a nuanced point that most families overlook: not every off-ball clip needs a payoff. Sometimes your player makes a brilliant run, but the pass doesn't come. Sometimes the press is perfectly executed, but the opponent plays a lucky long ball and escapes. The movement itself can still be worth showing — it demonstrates quality even if the result doesn't follow. However, be selective. Include one or two "good movement, no payoff" clips at most. A reel full of runs that go unrewarded can feel like a player looking for credit rather than showcasing their game.

A useful editing test: watch each off-ball clip with fresh eyes and ask yourself, "Would a college coach understand what I'm trying to show within 15 seconds?" If the answer is yes, the clip is the right length. If the coach would need a rewind to understand it, the clip might need a slightly earlier start point. If the coach would understand it in 8 seconds but you've padded it to 18, trim it down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do college coaches really watch off-ball movement?

Yes — and more carefully than most families realize. At the D1 and D2 level, evaluating off-ball movement is a core part of how coaches assess recruits. They're looking for players who can step into a tactical system without needing extensive coaching on positioning, pressing, and movement. Many coaches will fast-forward through goals to find the off-ball clips because that's where the real evaluation happens. A coach once described it this way: "Goals tell me what a player did. Off-ball movement tells me what a player knows." If your reel only has on-ball highlights, you're giving coaches an incomplete picture — and they'll notice what's missing.

How many off-ball clips should I include?

For a 3-5 minute recruiting reel, aim for 4 to 8 off-ball clips, depending on your position and the total number of clips in your reel. If your reel has 20-25 clips total, 6-8 off-ball clips gives you a solid 30-35% ratio. If your reel is shorter with 12-15 clips, 4-5 off-ball clips is plenty. The key is quality over quantity — 4 outstanding off-ball clips that clearly demonstrate soccer IQ are more valuable than 10 mediocre ones that pad the reel. Select your best examples and leave the rest on the cutting room floor.

What if my footage doesn't show my off-ball movement?

This is the most common frustration for families trying to build off-ball clips. If your team's game footage is a parent-filmed, ball-following video from the sideline, your player simply won't be in the frame for most off-ball actions. You have a few options: ask your club if they record with a tactical camera (Veo, Trace, or similar) that captures the full pitch; set up a second camera on a tripod at an elevated position specifically to capture wider footage; or use AI player tracking tools that can identify your player in wide-angle footage even when the primary camera was following the ball. Going forward, prioritize getting at least some wide-angle footage of your games — it doesn't need to be every game, but having 2-3 games filmed wide gives you a library to pull off-ball clips from.

Should I label off-ball clips differently?

You can, but keep it minimal. A simple section header card — "Off-Ball Movement" or "Positioning & Pressing" — at the start of an off-ball section is enough. Don't annotate individual clips with explanations of what's happening. Coaches can read the play. What you should do is make sure your player marker (circle, spotlight, or arrow) is slightly more prominent at the start of off-ball clips than on-ball clips, since the player may be away from the obvious action. Give the coach 2-3 seconds to locate you before the movement unfolds.

Can off-ball clips make up for weaker on-ball skills?

Off-ball clips can't replace technical ability, but they can absolutely tip the scales in your favor. College coaches are building rosters, not collecting highlight reels. A player with solid (not spectacular) on-ball skills who demonstrates exceptional off-ball movement, work rate, and tactical understanding is often more recruitable than a technically gifted player who only shows up when the ball is at their feet. Off-ball quality signals coachability, team orientation, and game intelligence — qualities that coaches trust will translate to their program. It won't get you recruited on its own, but it can absolutely be the factor that earns you a roster spot over a technically similar player who didn't bother to show it.