Does anyone have a videographer that they have used to create sport specific video's for recruitment?
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My first impression is that you don't have to spend a lot of money on this. The ones I've seen have all been done by amateurs and weren't real fancy with text, music and all that ancillary stuff.
They also have been fairly short. My guess is the coach/scout doesn't want or need to watch you for two hours and isn't interested in subtitles.
I'm no expert, just wanted to throw in my two cents since no one has bitten yet.
They also have been fairly short. My guess is the coach/scout doesn't want or need to watch you for two hours and isn't interested in subtitles.
I'm no expert, just wanted to throw in my two cents since no one has bitten yet.
Not a comment on video content, but a caution about sending videos...
IMO, don't send unsolicited videos. Have your player make contact with the college coach first (look under Recruiting tips for more info on intro letters), let them know where they can see you play in person, and then offer to send a video CD. Let them express interest in a video before you send it.
Maybe not be the norm, but here is what we experienced at an onsite visit back in the days of VHS. We were talking with the head coach when the mail arrived. There were 3 tapes in the mail pile. Coach takes at look at the return addresses and puts one aside and tossed the other 2 in a box he had behind his desk. After seeing our expression he explained that the box was where he kept his video tape supplies that his coaches used to tape their players. He thought it was great that he never had to buy tapes.
For this coach and a couple of others we talked with, all unsolicited tapes went in the round file.
So I suggest sending video only to programs where contact has already been established and let them know in advance that the CD is coming.
Good Luck!
IMO, don't send unsolicited videos. Have your player make contact with the college coach first (look under Recruiting tips for more info on intro letters), let them know where they can see you play in person, and then offer to send a video CD. Let them express interest in a video before you send it.
Maybe not be the norm, but here is what we experienced at an onsite visit back in the days of VHS. We were talking with the head coach when the mail arrived. There were 3 tapes in the mail pile. Coach takes at look at the return addresses and puts one aside and tossed the other 2 in a box he had behind his desk. After seeing our expression he explained that the box was where he kept his video tape supplies that his coaches used to tape their players. He thought it was great that he never had to buy tapes.
For this coach and a couple of others we talked with, all unsolicited tapes went in the round file.So I suggest sending video only to programs where contact has already been established and let them know in advance that the CD is coming.
Good Luck!
What if you made your own video and put it on YouTube? Then you could simply type in a link in any correspondence you have with the schools. They could look at it if they like or ignore it.
biggerpapi -
I like the idea and I'm interested to hear what others have to say. The technology has changed so much in the 6+ years since son was being recruited! The personal contact is still always the best, but referencing other sources of information such as online schedules, videos, showcase evaluations, etc. I see as a plus. Just keep the contact information short, focused and personal to the coaching staff and their program.
Good Luck!
I like the idea and I'm interested to hear what others have to say. The technology has changed so much in the 6+ years since son was being recruited! The personal contact is still always the best, but referencing other sources of information such as online schedules, videos, showcase evaluations, etc. I see as a plus. Just keep the contact information short, focused and personal to the coaching staff and their program.
Good Luck!
If you make a website for junior, Google can host the video that plays right on the website. Google can also host an interactive calender where you put in the address of the event and interested parties can click on it and a map comes up showing where it is and they can enter their starting address and get directions.
I am of the mind that professional videography is not what is needed. Home video, clear and from varying angles is all that's needed.
I am of the mind that professional videography is not what is needed. Home video, clear and from varying angles is all that's needed.