In most cases, coaches observing events, league play and or scrimmage games will recruit players’. Sometimes coaches will attend training sessions to see how players do in a more controlled environment. For 90% of the players’, video footage may not be necessary. However, there will be some situations that require a coach needing video footage to evaluate a player due to demographics, time in the recruiting process or institutions travel budget restrictions. If you plan to make a Video, follow the guidelines below.
There are two major categories of video content that might be requested.
1. Highlight Video
- Use clips from various games to demonstrate skill proficiency in all components
- Content should include:
- Field Players
-- Receiving, both in the air and on the ground
-- Distributing, different types
-- Shooting, both power and simple finishing
-- Dribbling
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Tackles, defensive contributions
- Goalkeepers
-- Crosses and flighted balls
-- Shot Stopping and reaction saves
-- Breakaway saves
-- Distribution
-- Verbal communication in a game situation
2. Unedited Game Film
- 10-15 minutes
- Should be from a high vantage point to assess full game perspective