"I wanted to redo my hitting as I was off the day of the video shoot. No problem. Mr. Bentley came out to the Nook Sports facility and we reshot the hitting video portion." Makyla Yoder | Softball | York H.S.
"Mr. Bentley came out to 4 different matches, both high school and PA Classics, to get the right skill set videoed. When a college coach suggested other skill sets be represented, Mr. Bentley was more than willing to come back out to shoot more video." - Brynn Rathsam | Soccer | Lancaster Catholic & PA Classics
HOW WE WORK
Videos include one free edit. Fee is $150 for videos within Lancaster County, slightly higher outside of the county to cover for gas expense. We take great care to make sure we deliver what college coaches look for in student-athlete videos, which is outlined below.
WHAT COLLEGE COACHES LOOK FOR IN RECRUITING VIDEOS
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Yes you can include the right highlights. Depending on your sport, coaches will be looking for different types of footage. For example, it’s important for basketball and football videos to show in-game footage, but sports like baseball and softball should focus more on technical skills.
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Keep your video short. Three to five minutes is just right. Coaches will request to see footage of a whole game, if they fee it is necessary.
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Always showcase your best clips first. Sometimes, coaches won’t watch more than the first 20 or 30 seconds of your video. So, start out strong and you will have a better chance of capturing their attention.
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Use freeze frames and/or spot shadows. Right before the action begins, freeze the video so the coach can see what has been set up. Then, add a circle or arrow to identify your student-athlete.
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Vary the skills you showcase. While it’s impressive to be able to drain three-pointers, your video should show that you’re a well-rounded player, not highlight one skill. Include footage of other important aspects of the game, such as playing defense.
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Include footage from before and after the play. How you communicate and react during gameplay is important to show to coaches.
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Make sure the quality of the video is high. You might have made an amazing catch, but if the camera is shaking and you’re out of focus, you’re more likely to be looked over. Coaches are making split-second decisions when they watch highlight videos. Don’t give them any reason to stop watching.
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Keep it simple. There’s no need to include special editing effects or music in your highlight video. The fewer frills, the better.
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Provide detailed information along with your video. The first frame of the video should include your name, school, jersey number, position, graduation year and contact information. You can also add sport-specific measurements such as height, weight, etc.