by PantherParent14 » Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:29 am
We actually paid even more ($600) for a Softball Factory video that showed our daughter at her two positions (C/2B). Was it worth it?
Well, here are some observations that might help answer that question:
- Nearly every program we contacted (more than 100) wanted a link to a player video
- A friend of ours posted the Softball Factory video on YouTube, making it easy for anyone to access with a simple click
- We were able to link the video to several recruiting sites that required registration on their site as part of our participation in national showcase tournaments (RecruitMeNow.com and CaptainU.com, for example)
- A handful of programs e-mailed our daughter (once she was a junior and could receive e-mails) about specific observations from her video
- Our daugher received her first offer from a Division I softball program about a week ago; the coaches viewed her video as part of their analysis of her abilities (although her particiaption at their camp was a much more important factor)
I'd say the video is an critical part of the recruiting process, but just a part (along with travel softball and showcase, college camps, many e-mails for communicating with many programs and - probably most importantly - good grades). Having just the video without the other parts isn't worth it - but having a good video along with those parts is worth it.