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🎬️ The video shoot is included in the ALL AMERICAN package upon consultation and depending on the sport
✨ The post-production and video editing are included in the ALL AMERICAN and ELITE packages
A compelling track and field video is an important tool to convince American college coaches of your abilities. Coaches want to get a comprehensive impression of your technique, speed, and competitive strength to see if you fit their team.
In this guide, we show you step-by-step how to create your video, what to look out for, and what content must not be missing.
Your video is your chance to present yourself as an athlete to a coach who has probably never seen you live. It is therefore crucial to create a video that clearly and structuredly presents your qualities and potential.
A good track and field video helps to:
Demonstrate your technique in different disciplines (running, jumping, throwing).
Show your competitive toughness and performance.
Allow the coach to assess your strengths and training approach.
A track and field video should look professional and authentic at the same time. Here are some basic rules you should follow:
Camera Positioning:
Use a tripod to avoid a shaky image.
Make sure you are always centered in the frame.
Film in a quiet environment without distracting noises.
Image Quality:
Use a camera with at least Full HD quality (1080p).
Ensure the lighting is sufficient to clearly see the details.
Video Sequence:
Start with a brief personal introduction.
Show dynamic training exercises for each of your disciplines.
Conclude the video with relevant competition scenes.
An optimal track and field recruiting video has a clear structure and shows different aspects of your disciplines. It should be structured as follows:
Start your video with a short 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 disciplines (e.g. 100m, long jump, shot put).
Your personal bests.
Your college goals.
Example:
"Hi, my name is Laura Schmitz. I am 17 years old and currently attend the ABC High School in Munich, Germany. I am a 100m and 200m sprinter with a personal best of 11.7 seconds in the 100m and 24.2 seconds in the 200m. My goal is to further develop my speed and contribute to a college track and field team in the United States."
Show the coach various training scenes from the disciplines you train. This gives him an impression of your technique and training diligence.
Examples of Training Exercises:
Sprint Start and Acceleration Phase:
Show your start from the starting blocks and the first 30 meters.
Perspectives: Side view and full frontal view.
Show the exercise 2-3 times from different angles.
Jump Training (Long Jump/Triple Jump):
Show the run-up, take-off, and landing at normal speed and in slow motion.
Make sure the entire movement is visible.
Throwing Training (Shot Put/Javelin):
Show the entire sequence including the preparation movement.
Perspectives: Frontal and side view.
Note:
Training scenes should only be used in the video if they are executed flawlessly and dynamically.
The most important part of your video is the competition scenes. Show the coach that you can deliver your performances under competitive conditions.
Examples of Competition Scenes:
Sprint Competitions (100m, 200m, Hurdles):
Show the complete race from the side view.
Add a marker so the coach can recognize who you are.
Long Jump/Triple Jump Competitions:
Show the run-up, take-off, and landing to present the entire jumping technique.
Competition Details:
Supplement each scene with information such as date, event, league, and your placement.
Note:
All competition scenes should be marked to show the coach who you are.
Many coaches also want to see a complete competition video in addition to the highlight video to better assess the level you regularly compete at. Therefore, film as many competitions as possible and select the best video.
Tips for the Complete Competition Video:
Keep the camera focused on the competition action.
Ensure the entire track or sequence is clearly visible.
Choose an event that shows your best performances and the level of the competition.
Test your setup in advance:
Ensure the camera is positioned correctly and the lighting conditions are right.
Post-production & Editing:
Depending on the selected package, we will take care of the final selection of video sequences, editing, and post-production of the videos for you.
Video Length (STANDARD Package):
The final recruiting video should be between 10 and 12 minutes long. The coach will generally not take much more time to get a first impression.
Upload of Video Material:
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.
A well-structured track and field recruiting video is an investment in your athletic future. Make sure all relevant content is clearly presented and that you show yourself from your best side. If you need help creating the video, feel free to contact us - our team will support you at every step.