It is important you thoroughly read the video instructions so NCSA can produce the best video possible for you.
Video Log:
A video log consists of the time codes and descriptions of your best highlights, which allows us to identify where you are in the video. Your top plays will then be selected for use on your recruiting profile. Sending this video log will help us complete your video accurately and as quickly as possible. Below are more specifics needed for your video log.
- Include up to 25 plays on your Video Log.
- Log each of your best highlights and all of these will be considered.
- Be sure your DVD/Computer timer is at 0:00 before logging your footage.
- All time codes must have a start and end time.
- Play descriptions are required.
- Please see the sample Video Log for your sport and use the blank copy to log your footage.
- If the footage does not have a video log we will mail it back.
Resources:
Click here for blank video log sheet
What Type of Footage to Send:
- Acceptable formats: DVD (.MPG, .MPEG, .MOV, .WMV), YouSendIt files, USB
- Unacceptable formats: .AVI, Windows Movie Maker, MP4 (ITunes), VRO.Movie, CD, VHS, HI-8, Mini DV Tape.
- Always test your DVD on your computer AND a DVD player to be sure it plays.
How to Film:
- Rallies and match footage - film elevated from anywhere on the court so ball position can be seen.
- Film from unobstructed view. Do not film through fencing or chain link.
- A tripod is highly recommended.
- Do not zoom in and out.
- Do not follow the ball or move the camera while filming.
- Station the camera view so that the player is always in the picture no matter where they are on the court without needing to move the camera.
- Always film so ball location can be seen.
- Position the camera on one back corner of the court, and take film that shows the player both on the same side of the court as the camera and the opposite side.
- Focus the camera so that only the player showcasing skills is in the frame. Coaches are interested in mechanics, footwork and stroke work.
What NCSA will do with your Video:
- Inform you when we receive your video via email. If the footage does not follow the guidelines NCSA will mail it back to the address from which is was received. Otherwise, your footage will not be returned.
- Evaluate up to 25 logged plays you send in
- Edit the footage in to a 2-3 minute highlight
- Upload your footage to your recruiting profile.
- Inform you when your video is complete!
The highlight video for your NCSA Recruiting Profile is meant to attract initial interest and allow for initial evaluation. Coaches may still want to see you compete in person or view unedited video to fully evaluate your abilities.
Information Based On Position:
- 10 forehand and 10 backhand strokes
- 10 forehand volleys and 10 backhand volleys
- 5 overheads
- 20 serves, 10 from each side of the court
- 10 Serve Returns, 5 from each side of the court
Please Mail DVD to:
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NCSA
Attn: (Your Sport) Videos
1415 N Dayton St., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60642
