Yes, I think asking the player to choose clips can be very useful.
It shows what they notice, what they value and sometimes what they are worried about.
I’d probably ask for three clips: one they were pleased with, one they found difficult, and one they are unsure about.
Then the coach can add a small number of clips that challenge something the player has missed.
That keeps the review genuinely shared.
The quality of the conversation matters more than who selected the footage.
Avoid turning it into a test where the player is trying to guess which clips you wanted.
At U17, player-led review can help develop self-awareness and ownership.
You may also learn that a player is judging themselves on something completely different from the coaching staff.
That gap is useful information.
The best review should leave the player with one or two clear ideas to take back onto the pitch, not a library of corrected moments.
