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 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:
- Varsityorequivalent club footage (Freshman/sophomore/JV team footage is generally not recommended).
- 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:
- Tape from the near side of the court if possible (the side the player is on).
- Keep the camera stationary at a back of the court. Station the camera in right back for a setter or rightside, middle back for a middle hitter, left back for an outside.
- A tripod is highly recommended.
- Ideally station the camera 5 feet off the ground.
- The camera view should not be obstructed (net, other players on the court, line judge, people walking by).
- 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. Be sure you can see a hitters approach. Serving is the only time that the camera angle may need to be changed, then put it back to the original position.
- Every play, player, and ball placement does NOT need to be filmed.
- Focus on the player being taped so they are clear and in focus, but not too close!
Information Based on Position:
- Outside Hitters should log:
- 10-15 Hits/Kills/Backrow attacks
- 5 Blocks
- 5-10 Serve receive
- 10 Defense plays/Digs
- 5 Serves
- Opposite/Rightside Hitters should log
- 10-15 Hits/Kills/Backrow Attacks
- 5 Blocks
- 5-10 Serve receive (if applicable)
- 10 Defensive plays/digs
- 5 Sets
- 5 Serves
- Middles should log:
- 15-20 Hits/Kills
- 15-20 Blocks/Blocking Footwork
- 5 Serves
- Setters should log:
- 20-25 Sets
- 5 Attacks
- 10 Defensive plays/digs
- 5 Serves
- DS/Libero:
- 15-20 Serve receive
- 15-20 Defensive plays/digs
- 5 Serves
- 5 Backrow attacks (if applicable)
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.
Please Mail DVD to:
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NCSA
Attn: {Sport Name} Videos
1415 N Dayton St., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60642
