subject: Tools to help you with the volleyball recruiting process [print this page] Tools to help you with the volleyball recruiting process
In today's competitive volleyball environment, creating a volleyball recruiting video is not only a should do, it's a must do. A volleyball recruiting skills video can literally mean the difference between being recruited and being ignored. But choosing content, editing the footage, ensuring that coaches see you at your best and finding the best way to distribute the finish product can make the process seem overwhelming. Help yourself out by considering the following:
Visit Volleyball Recruiting Websites: A volleyball recruiting website is a great resource for you to use to get ideas, tips and strategies for creating your volleyball recruiting video. Volleyball recruiting websites are also ideal for getting information about recruiting guidelines and rules. These websites are an invaluable volleyball recruiting tool for anyone hoping to play on the collegiate level.
Keep Your Video the Proper Length: Volleyball recruiting websites can give you a good idea of the proper length of a volleyball recruiting video. In general, you want your video to be long enough to accurately demonstrate your athletic ability but not so long that it bores the coaches watching it. Your video can includes things like game tape, highlight reels, stats, and skill demonstrations. In fact it's advisable to create two separate videos - one for game footage and one for a skills demonstration. Remember that coaches are sent thousands and thousands of volleyball recruiting videos, so make yours stand out while keeping it professional.
Get Your Video Edited: With thousands of videos vying for coaches' attention, your recruiting skills video's editing can literally make or break your college volleyball career before it gets started. Like creating the video, there are several options when it comes time to edit. A good rule of thumb is to keep your skills and talents constantly on display; don't allow a lot of empty or nonessential scenes to make the final cut, and make sure the coaches can always identify you in game footage. Professional editing can provide an easy way to get an outstanding video in a short amount of time.
Keep it Simple: It is tempting to make a volleyball recruiting video that is overfolowing with creativity, one that is sure to win an Oscar in the documentary category, but you should avoid this temptation. Coaches are interested in your volleyball ability, not your cinematic potential. If you do incorporate creative touches, make sure they always takes a back seat to your volleyball skills.
If you are interested in being recruited, be sure you take it seriously. Search volleyball recruiting websites for tips and use all the volleyball recruiting tools that are at your disposal.
