While searching for great skills videos to place on the site, I was dismayed to see an awful lot of videos that would have been perfect if one or two aspects were tweaked. Actually, it was very hard finding a video that was excellent in all aspects, so I created this guide to help you stay focused on making a tape that properly showcases your abilities and will most likely appeal to your prospective program.
In no way is this compilation of videos meant to make light of the athletes or the videos’ creators. This is just a guide that points out areas of improvement and gives suggestions for better highlight tapes. A well produced skills tape can make or break your recruiting chances if you are not already known in your area.
Include an Introduction
This video is a great display of the athlete’s skills. The problem is there’s no introduction. Give the audience a chance to get to know you and your personality with a short 30 sec to 1 minute intro. This video is all work. It needs to be balanced with a short bio of the athlete so that the audience can couple that information with the excellent display of skills.
Stretching for baseball starts with twisting the trunk, doing arm circles and stretching the back and legs. Find out how to stretch the forearm to throw a baseball with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball stretches.
Expert: Jory Jensen
Bio: Jory Jensen pitched for Utah Valley University for four years, and is currently an instructor for Rocky Mountain School of Baseball and Hardball, Incorporated.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton
Series Description: Baseball training is a combination of stretching, strength training and skill training, in addition to drills for specific positions. Find out how to become a better baseball player with tips from this free video series on baseball training.
Baseball Tips & Training : Stretching Exercises for Baseball Players
When stretching to play baseball, it can be helpful to isolate muscles and to be thorough. Get tips on effective stretches with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball stretching exercises.
Expert: Jory Jensen
Bio: Jory Jensen pitched for Utah Valley University for four years, and is currently an instructor for Rocky Mountain School of Baseball and Hardball, Incorporated.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton
Series Description: In baseball, success is all about using the right equipment, warming up properly, and practicing a variety of training drills. Find out how to become a better baseball player in this free video series on baseball.
Baseball Tips & Training : Hitting a Baseball With a Wooden Bat
When hitting a baseball with a wooden bat, it’s important to connect with the ball on the barrel of the bat in order to be effective and to preserve the bat. Get a better feel for a wooden baseball bat with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on wooden bats in baseball.
Expert: Jory Jensen
Bio: Jory Jensen pitched for Utah Valley University for four years, and is currently an instructor for Rocky Mountain School of Baseball and Hardball, Incorporated.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton
Series Description: In baseball, success is all about using the right equipment, warming up properly, and practicing a variety of training drills. Find out how to become a better baseball player in this free video series on baseball.
Baseball Tips & Training : How to Hit a Home Run in Real Baseball
In order to hit a home run in baseball, it’s important to make sure that the baseball hits the most effective part of the baseball bat’s barrel. Find out how to stay through a baseball and finish high on a swing with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on hitting home runs in baseball.
Expert: Jory Jensen
Bio: Jory Jensen pitched for Utah Valley University for four years, and is currently an instructor for Rocky Mountain School of Baseball and Hardball, Incorporated.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton
Series Description: In baseball, success is all about using the right equipment, warming up properly, and practicing a variety of training drills. Find out how to become a better baseball player in this free video series on baseball.
Baseball Tips & Training : How to Compare Baseball Cleats
Comfort is key with baseball cleats, but it’s also important to understand the location of the spikes on the bottom of baseball cleats. Learn about balance with baseball shoes with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball cleats.
Expert: Jory Jensen
Bio: Jory Jensen pitched for Utah Valley University for four years, and is currently an instructor for Rocky Mountain School of Baseball and Hardball, Incorporated.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton
Series Description: In baseball, success is all about using the right equipment, warming up properly, and practicing a variety of training drills. Find out how to become a better baseball player in this free video series on baseball.
Baseball Equipment : How Do I Shape a Baseball Hat?
Shaping a baseball hat is all about determining the preferred style for wearing a hat. Find out why some people like to iron their baseball hats with help from a baseball instructor in this free video on baseball caps.
Expert: Jory Jensen
Bio: Jory Jensen pitched for Utah Valley University for four years, and is currently an instructor for Rocky Mountain School of Baseball and Hardball, Incorporated.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton
Series Description: Baseball equipment and uniforms serve a functional purpose, but they can also be altered in order to bring additional style and comfort to the game. Find out how to wear baseball gear in this free video series on baseball equipment.
ALS is a debilitating disease characterized by progressive weakness and muscle atrophy in limbs and vital organs. Recent research has linked the possible development of ALS with activities that have increased incidence of head trauma such as full contact athletics. This post is an attempt to provide an unabridged list of coaches, athletes and former athletes, living or dead, that have suffered the effects of this monstrous disease. (more…)
The concept of wearable art has intrigued me every since I saw an impressive collection of hand painted shirts over ten years ago. The artist was Jason Ford of www.nosajauthentics.com. We were both students at East Carolina University at the time. His superior artistic ability made his works actually come to life on a wearable cloth canvas. Inspired, I also started to paint these types shirts for my personal use and for friends. (more…)
Since moving to Houston over two years ago, I have noticed one thing. Don’t talk trash about the Texans! Despite the terrible season the Texans had this year, there are definitely some die-hard fans down here.
Before the infamous “Decision” of 2010, I was inspired to paint this shirt depicting two men who have embodied the future of NBA Basketball. My goal was to catch two competitors of equal caliber matching up against each other and perhaps sharing a little trash talk before the next play.
