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The college admissions process can be a daunting experience. I know! My twin boys will be seniors this year at Seton Hall Prep. The process can be even more complex for athletes who are interested in competing on the college level. Regardless of whom you turn to for advice, one of the most often asked question is how to increase your visibility with college coaches and recruiters. One of the most important factors when a recruiter is deciding whether or not you are a good prospect is for them to have a chance to see you compete with their own eyes. A well-prepared college recruiting video is of tremendous value in helping you to be successfully recruited. The recruiting video is especially important for coaches who may not get the opportunity to see you in person in order to accurately evaluate your skills. The video will enable the coach to assess your abilities personally and decide if you are a good prospect without having to rely on someone else’s possibly biased evaluation. If you are some distance from your choice of schools, then the recruiting video is a must in our opinion.
If you would like a recruiting video prepared for your athlete, please contact us for more details. In fact, you can view the video below of Roger McGlynn who plays midfield for Millburn High School’s lacrosse team. It was prepared by our partners at Net Edge Training, LLC.
Piscataway, NJ; July 31, 2008: The New Jersey Pride defeated the Washington Bayhawks 16-8 in Major League Lacrosse action on Thursday evening at Rutgers University’s Yurcak Field. More information is available here
If you insist on taking your own photos because of budgetary constraints or you simply enjoy taking photos, here are a couple of suggestions that should improve your ability to get tack sharp images. I really believe you should use a professional to get memorable photos of your favorite athlete. Sure, I am biased because it is how I make a living, but you will enjoy your high school or college athlete’s games much better. It’s tough to watch your kids life pass you bu through a viewfinder.
To get sharper images, my suggestions for the amateur using a Nikon or Canon SLR are as follows: 1) Be sure the camera is set to continuously track your subject, 2) increase your depth of field when possible; and most importantly, 3) be sure the camera has locked on to your subject before releasing the shutter.
As in previous years, I have opted to take it easy this summer in order to stay fresh and maintain my perspective for the upcoming 2008 - 2009 high school and college sports season. However, I was recently talking with someone who has never seen one of the true classic baseball skits by Abbott and Costello. We found the clip on YouTube so I have to share it with you. No matter how many times I have seen this skit, it still cracks me up. I hope it does the same for you.
