As a high school football player, getting recruited for college football is one of your primary goals. There is nothing like playing football for your college, and getting recruited is just the first part of that step. To make your journey to college football easier, make sure that you harness the power of video. In this visual age, the power and impact of a video of your game can make a huge difference when it comes to college recruiting.
First off, you need to invest in a decent video camera. Most households these days already have one, but if you don't put together some funds and buy a decent quality video camera that can shoot videos in a variety of formats. Don't make the mistake of getting an ultra-cheap, low quality camera that will give you poor results and may actually cost you points in the coach's good books.
Once you have the camera, hand it over to a friend and ask him to record all your games. If you had a particularly good game, make sure that your friend is recording it!
Once you have a video of yourself, it is time to edit it. Most video cameras these days can upload the video directly to your computer. Then, you can use a simple, free program like Windows Movie Maker to add some finishing touches to the video. You don't want to do anything fancy. Just make sure that you emphasize any good move you made, and add in some simple transition effects if you want. Resist the tempation to add glowing titles, soundtracks, etc. You don't want the video to come off as too cheezy. Make it crisp, and professional.
What do college football coaches really look for in a football recruiting video? Just like in a real game, they want to see your best moves, your strengths, and your attitude in a live game. Thus, it is important to send the coach more than one video of your game(s). You want to give him a glimpse of your strengths and best moves through different highlights, and you want him to see you in a live game atmosphere. Make sure that along with the edited out highlights, you also send a copy of the full game video that shows how you behave in a game setting.
Once you are done with the video(s), it is time to share it with the coach. There are two ways of doing this. You can either rip the video on a CD and mail it to your coach (if he is less internet savvy), or upload it online on a site like YouTube. Once you've uploaded it, simply mail the coach a link to the video. If you believe this is too informal, or you've never spoken to the coach before, send in a CD with a personal letter along with a copy of your athletic resume.
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