In most cases, coaches observing events, league play and or scrimmage games will recruit players’. Sometimes coaches will attend training sessions to see how players do in a more controlled environment. So for 90% of the players’, video footage may not be necessary. However there will be some situations that require a coach needing video footage to evaluate a player due to demographics, time in the recruiting process or institutions travel budget restrictions. If you plan to make a Video, follow the guidelines below. 

A good videotape will include:

• 10 to 15 minutes of unedited game film. It should be no longer than 15 minutes.

• Some highlight clips. Show different skills. Use game film when possible.

• A skills tape. For field players, that consists of:

  • Receiving, both in the air and on the ground

  • Distributing, different types

  • Shooting, both power and finesse

  • Dribbling

  • Agility with the ball, how fast in a straight line and how fast going 30 yards in and out of 6 cones

• For a goalie it can consist of:

  • Crosses and shot stopping

  • Footwork

  • Verbal communication in a game situation

  • Participation in different goalie drills

PLEASE NOTE:

• It doesn’t have to be professional

• Please do not include music

• It does help to use a tripod when filming so the footage is consistent.