I am going to be a junior this year and I plan getting myself exposed more by sending videos of myself to college coaches out there, I am a catcher, so what should I include in the video. . . .
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I'm sure you will get lots of advice on this subject. Here are a few things I would recommend.
1- Do not send a video unless the coach asks for one.
2- Have the video done professionally
3- If you decide to make it yourself anyway, keep it short 2 to 3 minutes. Some swings, some fielding and throwing.
4- See # 1 and # 2
1- Do not send a video unless the coach asks for one.
2- Have the video done professionally
3- If you decide to make it yourself anyway, keep it short 2 to 3 minutes. Some swings, some fielding and throwing.
4- See # 1 and # 2
At our showcase recruiting seminar this past week the college coaches and the Skillshow rep all talked about videos-- the common thread was simple--make the sure the coach knows it is coming and make it short and sweet--also talk to the coach before you do the video to make sure you are giving him what HE wants--not every coach wants the same thing on a video
Knoc - If you e-mail me at markefsl@sbcglobal.net, I can e-mail you a list of key things coaches are looking for in a video. I received the information from a knowledgable source who was a college coach and has spoken to hundreds of college coaches. The file includes tips on different camera angles college coaches prefer.
TR,
Are you suggesting a different, "custom made" video for every college coach on the target list?
Are you suggesting a different, "custom made" video for every college coach on the target list?
Catchrsdad
I am not suggesting anything?
But how many videos are you ending out?
I am not suggesting anything?
But how many videos are you ending out?
TR
I just sent you an email. Thanks.
I just sent you an email. Thanks.
All the videos I've done are online streaming video. I've instructed my son on how to include direct hyperlinks in his emails he sends to the college coaches that have expressed an interest in him.
I shoot the video on a 'old' Digital-8 recorder, load it onto my home PC, then use an video editting application to delete dead time, etc., to shrink it down to a reasonable run-time and generate the streaming video file. I then just FTP that up to a website and provide the URL to my son for his email dialogs with coaches.
For pitching, I try to setup on a tripod directly behind home plate, but some fields it's not practical because of the backstop design or it's a high traffic walkway, so I might have to set up slightly off to one side. I usually just set it up and walk away. I want it to be as unobtrusive as possible ... and I'm not at 6'4". I just edit it down later. If I can't set it up to be unobtrusive, I just won't shoot it. One thing I won't do is edit out pitches or ABs ... I show EVERY pitch and AB whether it's a K, BB, HBP, or HR. Sure coaches want to see mechanics, location, ball movement ... but they also want to see composure, attitude, confidence, etc., when a kid gets into a little trouble, gets guys in scoring position, etc. I just get rid of all the dead-time.
It took a little practice, but now I'm pretty good at it so it doesn't take much time.
I shoot the video on a 'old' Digital-8 recorder, load it onto my home PC, then use an video editting application to delete dead time, etc., to shrink it down to a reasonable run-time and generate the streaming video file. I then just FTP that up to a website and provide the URL to my son for his email dialogs with coaches.
For pitching, I try to setup on a tripod directly behind home plate, but some fields it's not practical because of the backstop design or it's a high traffic walkway, so I might have to set up slightly off to one side. I usually just set it up and walk away. I want it to be as unobtrusive as possible ... and I'm not at 6'4". I just edit it down later. If I can't set it up to be unobtrusive, I just won't shoot it. One thing I won't do is edit out pitches or ABs ... I show EVERY pitch and AB whether it's a K, BB, HBP, or HR. Sure coaches want to see mechanics, location, ball movement ... but they also want to see composure, attitude, confidence, etc., when a kid gets into a little trouble, gets guys in scoring position, etc. I just get rid of all the dead-time.
It took a little practice, but now I'm pretty good at it so it doesn't take much time.
If you check the Skillshow website http://www.skillshow.com/splash.aspx they have a pdf available "How to Film An Athlete's Recruiting Video"