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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHailie Mace is a great example of why video matters. Didn't have the resume but her highlight video caught the attention of UCLA.
https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/...ram/788031001/
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostPosting her story really silenced the know it alls. So video can work. Perfect.
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My child sent a video to a top 20 D1 college. The reply email from the assistant coach was very interesting. It was an invite to their ID camp, which was expected since that's all that they can really send at this point. What made it interesting is that his invite actually had a trail of emails below attached to it. The head coach emailed the assistant and another coach saying my child would be a great player to bring into camp. They went back and forth about what they say and liked on the video. It made me laugh out loud. The assistant obviously forgot to delete it all.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy child sent a video to a top 20 D1 college. The reply email from the assistant coach was very interesting. It was an invite to their ID camp, which was expected since that's all that they can really send at this point. What made it interesting is that his invite actually had a trail of emails below attached to it. The head coach emailed the assistant and another coach saying my child would be a great player to bring into camp. They went back and forth about what they say and liked on the video. It made me laugh out loud. The assistant obviously forgot to delete it all.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy child sent a video to a top 20 D1 college. The reply email from the assistant coach was very interesting. It was an invite to their ID camp, which was expected since that's all that they can really send at this point. What made it interesting is that his invite actually had a trail of emails below attached to it. The head coach emailed the assistant and another coach saying my child would be a great player to bring into camp. They went back and forth about what they say and liked on the video. It made me laugh out loud. The assistant obviously forgot to delete it all.
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Best of luck to your daughter. The whole issue about video highlights confuses me. Some people clearly don't need it because they play on a team coaches scout or have connections in other ways. But when I read your post, I feel like my dd needs one. It can only help. Did you hire a service to film your games?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostBest of luck to your daughter. The whole issue about video highlights confuses me. Some people clearly don't need it because they play on a team coaches scout or have connections in other ways. But when I read your post, I feel like my dd needs one. It can only help. Did you hire a service to film your games?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostPosting her story really silenced the know it alls. So video can work. Perfect.
Also keep in mind that was at least 6 yrs ago. 2012-13 everything is different on soccer landscape. Encl was in infancy then.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI didnt read the story but I recall someone interviewing AC and she said that it was late in recruiting and a spot opened up. That is why she looked at tape. Tape peaked interest and then she went to watch her play. Nothing beats real time, eye confirmation.
Also keep in mind that was at least 6 yrs ago. 2012-13 everything is different on soccer landscape. Encl was in infancy then.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI didnt read the story but I recall someone interviewing AC and she said that it was late in recruiting and a spot opened up. That is why she looked at tape. Tape peaked interest and then she went to watch her play. Nothing beats real time, eye confirmation.
Also keep in mind that was at least 6 yrs ago. 2012-13 everything is different on soccer landscape. Encl was in infancy then.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIsn't the whole point of video is to entice a coach to observe in person? What are the odds AC would have gone to watch HM play without first seeing her tape? She was playing for a no-name club, and the tournament AC went to was a low level tournament. Having tape is a marketing tool to gain interest from the coaches. You can get recruited without a tape. But coaches are more likely to watch a player they don't have connections to if they like what they see on film.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostBack then, tape had more value. I just don't think it does anymore. To many have access to tools that enhance or crop the tape. To many chances that the tape isn't real or has been doctored. I agree it's a good peak your interest, possibly, but most times, leagues have tape anymore and the coaches are watching them over one from a parent which will only show the highlights not the errors.
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