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[TallLax]

I'm going to get my parents to film all my games this year so that I can show coaches and stuff, but would it be best for them to follow the ball even if it is on offense (I play D) or to stay on me standing there? Also, Ill probably play LSM too, so should I leave the game as a whole even if I'm not in it?

[somrandomguy]

If it's just for recruiting purposes, have the camera on you the entire time. Some coaches like to see how you act when you aren't playing the ball. Also, if you play LSM, you can probably cut out the parts where you aren't in the game.

[TallLax]

Thanks extraword

[shootandfeed]

do not do not do not have it on you all the time its not a good idea of all just have a normal game tape and do not do a highlight reel its is the worst thing you can do

[somrandomguy]

do not do not do not have it on you all the time its not a good idea of all just have a normal game tape and do not do a highlight reel its is the worst thing you can do

I agree about not doing highlight reels, but if you play a specialist position such as LSM, most coaches will fast-forward through when you're not playing anyways, unless they see another player they want to recruit :chuckle:

Also, you should have the tape on you the entire time because a coach doesn't care about the rest of the game, and a coach could want to see how you act when the ball isn't in your half of the field. Do you stand there silently watching, look distracted, talk to the attackman, cheer on your teammates, or what?

[lhslax1990]

whatever you do do not send out a highlight reel with special effects and such, just send out a game tape and you will be all good

[Eclipse]

Dont leave the tape on you the whole game this is dumb. When the ball is on Offense all you are doing is standing around.

Film the whole game and send it to the coach. No coach wants to watch anything that boring

[RollDodge21]

Coaches don't generally have time to watch game film of entire games to see you--unless they already know who you are and are willing to fast forward to see your God-like performance. :agree: There is a happy medium between highlight reels and full games. Have your parents follow you but show about 1/3 of the field so the coach can see the flow of the game around you. Film ONLY when the ball is on your side of the field. It's okay to cut out scenes such as a fast break where you are trailing and never touch the ball. On the other hand, coaches want to see how you move off-ball and want to know how you ride (and play defense if you are a middie.) Even if your team isn't getting you the ball, but you are consistently open, coaches will see that and reward your effort when grading you.

I do think it's a good idea when you are making a DVD to include game film as described above AND a short highlight sequence. If the coach is interested in you, the recruiting process is long and he may just want to re-familiarize himself with your skillage by watching the highlights. I definitely agree with the points above about special effects. DON'T use them. Just string the clips together. No music, fancy transitions, etc.

Finally, if you can send highlights of playing Summer ball in camps or even better, with a really good select team, that's much better than high school game film. A coach will grade your performance based on the competition he sees in the film. If you are tearing it up against guys who can barely hold a stick, it's not worth much.

Good luck!

PS - When you send the DVD, send it to schools where you honestly believe you can play. If you are a second-tier DIII player, don't send it to UVA and Hopkins. Save the postage.

[SweetLaxer14]

Any electronic wizzes maybe help me out.. I have the tapes on a cam corder and a wire that hooks it up to the computer.. What software do i need to create it into a video?

[faceofflax15]

I think it'd be a good idea to film the games, and include a highlight wheel.