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🎬️ The video shoot is included in the ALL AMERICAN package after consultation and depending on the sport
✨ The post-production and video editing are included in the ALL AMERICAN and ELITE packages
A professionally designed recruiting video is a critical part of your application for a golf scholarship at American colleges. Your video should precisely demonstrate your skills and provide an authentic impression of your playing style. Coaches often rely on video footage to better assess a golfer's performance - therefore, your video must be structured, technically clean, and convincing.
In this guide, we'll show you step-by-step how to create your video, what to pay attention to, and what content you absolutely must include.
Your video serves as a visual business card and is one of the first opportunities to make coaches aware of you. With a thoughtfully structured video, you can highlight your strengths and your technique, which can play a crucial role in the decision to award you a scholarship.
A good golf recruiting video helps to:
Demonstrate your technique on the various shots (driver, iron, approach, chip, bunker, and putt).
Present your precision and consistency on the course.
Show your personality and commitment to the sport.
Important:
The more detailed and comprehensive your video is, the easier it will be for the coaches to assess your playing ability and make an informed decision.
The video should look professional, but at the same time, it should remain authentic and natural. Here are some basic rules you should follow:
Camera Positioning:
Use a tripod to avoid a shaky image.
Film in a quiet environment without distracting background noise.
Make sure the entire swing and the entire playing field are clearly visible.
Image Quality:
Use a camera with at least Full-HD quality (1080p).
Ensure that the lighting is sufficient to clearly see the details.
Video Sequence:
Start with a brief personal introduction.
Show all important shot types: driver, iron, approach, chip, bunker, putt.
Optionally: End the video with a coach's recommendation to highlight your personality and character.
An optimal golf recruiting video is clearly structured and shows various aspects of your game. It should be structured as follows:
Start your video with a short but concise introduction. Imagine you are presenting yourself directly to the coach.
Content:
Your name, age and place of residence.
Your current school and grade level.
Your current handicap.
A brief description of your strengths and your goals for college.
Example:
"Hi, my name is Max Mustermann. I am 18 years old and currently attend the XYZ High School in Vienna, Austria. My current handicap is 1.8, and I have been playing golf competitively for the last 10 years. My goal is to continue developing my skills and to contribute to a successful college golf team in the United States."
Show the coach a variety of shots to demonstrate your technique, power, and precision. Make sure that each sequence is filmed in normal speed as well as in slow motion to highlight the details.
Driver (Tee Shot):
Position 1: Close-up from the side.
Position 2: Wide shot from behind to show the entire tee shot movement.
Duration: 45-60 seconds per shot.
Iron 6:
Position 1: Close-up from the side.
Position 2: Wide shot from behind.
Duration: 30-45 seconds per shot.
Approach Shots:
Position 1: Close-up from the side.
Position 2: Wide shot from behind.
Duration: 30-45 seconds per shot.
Chip Shots (Short Chip):
Position: Front view, so that both the flag and the hole are clearly visible.
Hit 3-4 balls without interruption.
Duration: 30-60 seconds.
Bunker Shots:
Position: Wide shot, so that the entire bunker area and the hole are visible.
Hit 1-2 balls in normal speed and slow motion.
Duration: 15-30 seconds.
Putting:
Position: Front view, so that the flag, hole, and you yourself are clearly visible.
Putt 3-4 balls without interruption.
Duration: 30-60 seconds.
A recommendation from your coach is a great opportunity to highlight your personality, work ethic, and teamwork. Ask your coach to briefly speak about your strengths, your character, and your goals.
Content of the Recommendation:
Name and position of the coach.
How long he/she has known you and in what capacity.
Your strengths and your potential.
Why you would be a good fit for a college team.
Example:
"Hello, my name is John Doe, and I am the head coach of XYZ Golf Club. I have known Max for the past five years, and during that time, he has shown tremendous growth and dedication to the sport. Max is a focused and hardworking player who always strives to improve his game. I believe he has the potential to make a significant impact on any college golf team."
Test Your Setup in Advance:
Ensure that the camera is properly positioned and the lighting conditions are correct.
Day of the Shoot:
If you can't show good shots on a given day, it's better to plan a new shoot date instead of submitting a mediocre video.
Post-Production & Editing:
Depending on the selected service package, we will handle the final selection of video sequences, the editing, and the post-production of the videos for you.
Video Length (STANDARD Package):
The final recruiting video should be between 10 and 12 minutes in total. The coach will typically not take much more time to get a first impression.
Video Upload:
STANDARD Package: Upload the final recruiting video via the upload link.
ELITE Package: Upload the video material (all suitable video sequences) via the upload link.