Video Production Savant
The modern coach must use video to maximize production. Most programs do not have the budget to hire a videographer at the high school level. The progress of technology has required coaches to capture and share the film with opposing coaches. Coaches and players use film to assess and address unseen things. It is used to find statistical tendencies, schemes, and best players. Gameplans are created from the film.
Capturing Greatness
Every practice must be filmed to help review game plan implementation. It’s near impossible to see all aspects of the game in real time. There must be a designated coach who prepares camera operations for each practice. Oftentimes, an injured player films practice. To maximize teaching opportunities, two camera angles are used. This provides multiple angles for coaches and players to teach and learn from. Playcalling critiques, execution, and individual technique are all found via video production. It is a vital tool used every day.
Recruitment & NIL
The recruitment of athletes is made possible by the availability of film. College coaches can assess players by logging into hudl.com and watching their highlight tape. NIL Deals (Name, Image, Likeness) that are offered to student-athletes are made possible by the film. A business can now strike a deal with an athlete and pay them to tout their services or product. Schools on the front end of technology, with high-quality equipment, help promote their students. They help create collegiate and business advantages for their kids & use video to maximize production. No longer can programs afford not to film practice and games with low-quality, grainy film. If a play is missed, that was a potential highlight clip; there is missed opportunity to earn money for the athlete. More is at stake now than ever before. We are now talking about both $100,000 NIL Deals and Scholarships.
The demands of coaching have changed with the advancement of technology. The NIL deals, and scholarships have created substantial pressure on the coaching profession and should be taken seriously. The monetary compensation for coaches should reflect the importance of this vast responsibility. Coaches should no longer be paid cents for the hour. High-level coaches will plan accordingly. To be considered an upper-echelon program, a video production team must exist. If I were a head football coach, I would hire a 4th coordinator.
4th Coordinator Responsibilities
- Videographer aka “Video Production Savant”
- Hudl Consultant
- Social Media Guru
- Marketing Specialist
- Player, Coach, & Program Promotion
In-Game Adjustments
In-game adjustments are made possible and effective through the use of film. Between series, offensive coordinators can revert to the previous possession to peek at the defensive scheme. It is the second set of eyes that can be a reassuring asset. A vital tool that must be in every coach’s tool chest. Players can look at how the opposing team plays them and make their own adjustments.
Use Video to Maximize Production
Players who utilize film to advance their craft create a substantial advantage over opponents. They can identify their tendencies and modify their behavior. The elite coach takes time to teach their players how to do this. They must know how to watch the film. Most players are ball watchers or highlight seekers. Coaches must show them how to see the game through a different lens.
When we pull back the curtain, an expansive operation occurs. So many pieces are in motion that is managed by a team. That team communicates and works for one another. All to create a production that constructs community wins and helps student-athletes achieve their goals.
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Wrap Up
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Hudl is the one-stop-shop for coaches and players. This software allows you to capture, create, share, and breakdown data. There is no better product on the market. Everyone across the country is using this for capturing athletic performance. Hudl allows you to use video to maximize production!
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