What are college coaches looking for on film?

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.

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 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.

How do college coaches get movies?

First, “get your coach involved.” Let your school, travel or club coaches know you have a new highlight video and ask them if they'd be able to send it to any college coaches in their network.

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Should I send film to college coaches?

Specifically, you want to update your film and re-send it to college coaches after your first three or four games, or about a third of the way into your season. During this time, coaches are actively recruiting and making decisions about their top prospects (this is especially important for seniors).

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 you email D1 coaches?

Send emails to a TON of schools at first (and make sure you are emailing all of the coaches at each school). You should email D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and Junior Colleges… anywhere you have an interest in playing, email the school.

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.

Can you email D1 coaches?

Per NCAA rules, most D1 and D2 coaches aren't allowed to directly communicate with recruits until September 1 of their junior year. This means coaches are getting your well-crafted emails and Twitter DMs—they just can't respond. However, athletes are allowed to contact college coaches at any time.

What coaches want in a player?

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

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.

What makes a good highlight video?

Keep it short and simple

Then, jump right in to your best highlights. While video editing should be simple and straightforward, it can be helpful in some cases to add an arrow or another indicator to help coaches keep track of your student-athlete. Your entire video should be no more than 3-5 minutes long.

Can coaches see how much film you watch on Hudl?

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

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.

How do you get recruited on Hudl?

How do you tell a college coach you want to commit?

The best way to avoid miscommunication is to call the coach and verbally commit, and then send a follow-up email stating your enthusiasm to be a part of the program so the coach has the commitment confirmation in writing.

How do you know if a college coach is interested in you?

What does it mean when 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 college coaches find players?

Coaches are going to camps, showcases and tournaments to watch a large number of recruits at one time. Then, they'll send out recruiting questionnaires or initial information to a large group of athletes.

How do you send highlights to college coaches?

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.