Do college coaches look at JV film?

Right now, no JV or scrimmage film. We want live varsity film because coaches recruit gamers and the only way they can see that is through how you perform on gameday.

What do college coaches look for in highlight tapes?

The sole aim of a highlight reel is to persuade the coach to want to learn more about you. Your best clips should entice the coach to take the next step in evaluating you, for example watching the game film on your profile, perusing your information, or checking out your academic transcript.

Do college coaches watch highlight videos?

College coaches rely on highlight videos to start building their list of prospective athletes. And as a recruit, you want to provide them with a video that grabs their attention at just the right time.

What are college coaches really looking for?

Every college coach in the country wants a roster full of players who are mentally and physically tough. They want focused, aggressive competitors. College coaches notice attributes like effort, fearlessness, and confidence. They also want players who don't let a mistake affect them.

Do college coaches look at Hudl?

Sending recruiting packages through Hudl allows coaches access to those full plays. Coaches evaluate more than just skill—they're looking for good teammates and athletes who will fit in with their culture.

Do College Coaches Only Watch Varsity Film?

Do college coaches always respond to emails?

Not so much. Email has become the most popular and preferred way for student-athletes to introduce themselves to coaches. So naturally, coaches get hundreds of emails a week, and most of them go unanswered. If they do reply, it's completely normal for it to take one—even two weeks—to hear back.

Do college recruiters use Hudl?

Every athlete can now power up their player profile to get noticed by recruiters. Colleges and pro teams use Hudl Recruit to find and evaluate talented athletes like you.

What to say to a coach when you want to be recruited?

How do you impress a college coach?

The best way to make sure you impress rather than depress a coach is to be prepared. Anticipate the questions he or she might ask, know a little bit about their program and be ready with your answers. College coaches want outgoing, confident players who will represent their program in a positive light.

What do D1 coaches look for?

D1 coaches cared more about athleticism, height/weight, and speed than other coaches. Those are generally characteristics of developmental players. D1 coaches are the most likely to take a player with the raw skill set and try to turn him into a great football player.

How do you get your coach to watch a movie?

SHARE YOUR VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA

And try to keep your social media sport-centric by retweeting about your sport. You can also tag coaches and tweet them, especially if you have had prior contact, as another way to get them to evaluate you.

Should I add music to my recruiting video?

Don't Add Music

You should not have music on your video, especially music with explicit language. It's all about first impressions; this is a recruiting video, not a music video. Coaches are watching hundreds of videos and having to listen to music they might not like isn't going to make them like your video.

What do college coaches look for in running backs?

Their Critical Factors for a RB are: Instincts and vision (see above), durability and stamina, toughness, playing strength, ball security, and play speed (not their 100m or 40 but how fast they look on film in pads).

How often should you email a college coach?

Once you hit your junior year, it's important to start emailing and calling more often—about once a month. As a senior, you should be in communication with coaches every two or three weeks.

Who should I send my highlight tape to?

How long should a high school highlight reel be?

Keep it short. According to the NCSA, the highlight video should be 3-6 minutes long and include 20-25 clips of game action for field players. I would go even further to avoid losing the attention of the coach and recommend videos of 2-3 minutes tops. 3.

What should you not say to a college coach?

Is it OK to text a college coach first?

Texting college coaches is a great way to build relationships and get to know a coach in a more informal setting. Usually, texting will start further along in the recruiting process, after the first or second email, and often after your first call with the coach.

What does it mean if a college coach wants to call you?

Getting a phone call from a coach is one way for a coach to show that they're interested in recruiting you. College coaches might also call your current high school or club coach to ask them some questions about your playing schedule.

How do you politely reject a college coach?

What does it mean if a college coach follows you on Instagram?

When a coach follows you on Instagram, or a similar social media platform, it means they are interested in learning more about you. Coaches use social media as a tool to learn about you and your character, what other programs you are considering and your interest in their program.

Should I dm a college coach?

Use DM, but don't abuse it

Direct messages may seem like the shortest and fastest way to communicate with a college coach, but you need to make sure you don't wear out your welcome. Don't send DM after DM if you don't get a response right away.

How do you get noticed on Hudl?

Can you zoom in on Hudl?

If you're an American Football user on Hudl Classic, pan and zoom is only available in Hudl Beta. Use the scroll wheel on your computer mouse or the pinch gesture on your computer trackpad to zoom in and out. Click and drag to the right or left to pan around the video. Double-click your mouse to reset the view.