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 do college coaches look for in highlight videos?

Coaches actively seek athletes that possess three key characteristics: versatility, sport IQ, and athleticism. Versatility is vital; college coaches don't want to watch the same play twenty times, no matter how good it is. Scoring is important, but it isn't the only thing that identifies you as a premier athlete.

How long should a highlight video be for college coaches?

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.

Do 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.

What do coaches look for in a recruiting video?

Coaches aren't just interested in the execution; they want to see how you react and communicate during gameplay. Make sure the quality of the video is high. You might have made an amazing catch, but if the camera is shaking and you're out of focus, you're more likely to be looked over.

Do College Coaches Watch Training Videos?

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.

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 do college coaches look for in a running back?

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 do you get recruited on Hudl?

How do you tell a college coach you are interested?

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.

How many clips should be in a highlight reel?

Try to keep your highlight reels in the 2-4 minute range- This typically means about 12-20 clips total. Our data shows that the average time a college coach will view a highlight reel is 3 minutes and 18 seconds.

Can you see who views your highlights on HUDL?

Nope, activity is only tracked by viewing video added by coaches, e.g. game footage, practice or opponent scout.

How do you send highlight tapes to colleges?

When it comes to sending your highlight videos to college coaches, it is most effective for you to upload it to a streaming service like YouTube before emailing it to various programs. The email you send should be clear and well-written, and include a direct link to a high quality version of your highlight video.

What are college coaches looking for on film?

How good is a 4 star recruit?

Star ratings

4 stars is a typical ranking for most recruits at schools which regularly finish as one of the top ranked teams in a particular sport.

What is a 6 star recruit?

According to Sailer, a six-star player is one that is an FBS Power 5 Freshman Year Starter. Below reads the full scouting report on Costa, from Chris Sailer Kicking: Caden is a fantastic high school kicking prospect.

What is the average size of a D1 running back?

The Ideal Size. On average, the most successful short-yardage RBs over the past 20 seasons were about 5'9", 215 lbs., and BMI 31.5.

How do I send my Hudl highlights to colleges?

Open the Hudl app and tap Highlights. Find the highlight you'd like to share and tap the action menu. Tap Share. Select how you'd like to share your highlight.

How do I share a Hudl movie with college coaches?

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.

How hard do I need to throw to go d1?

Prototypical Division I pitching recruits throw anywhere between 87 and 95 MPH on a consistent basis. It is important to remember that coaches are looking for pitchers to consistently throw at this velocity, not just touch it every once and awhile.

How fast should a 14 year old pitch?

13 And 14-Year-Olds

An average fastball from this age range is anywhere from 55 mph (on the low side) to 75 mph. A pitcher throwing 75 mph is better than most people for this age, and their fastball is at a high school quality. An average changeup for this age is approximately around the 50-60 mph mark.

How hard do d3 pitchers throw?

Division III players have a pitching velocity of 77 miles per hour to 82 miles per hour on average. Along with this, coaches often look for Division III players to have a strikeout to walk ratio of 1:1 and an ERA ranging from 2.50 to 3.50.