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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.

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June 30th, 2011 by

Soccer Tips : Clothing for Soccer

Comfort is the biggest factor when choosing clothes for soccer training. Suit up properly with the helpful tips from a professional soccer player in this free video on clothes for soccer.

Expert: Joey Mattina
Contact: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBGeZN0-tOE&feature
Bio: Joey Mattina grew up in Missoula, Montana. He played soccer with with the Colorado Rush, one of the top youth clubs in the United States, and at St. Lawrence University in New York.
Filmmaker: Robert Conway

Series Description: Soccer has become an increasingly popular sport among youth players. Train new players properly and efficiently in this free video series on soccer tips.

 

 

Soccer Tips : Soccer Shoes for Speed

Lightweight material and hollow cleats are basic features of cleats worn by fast players. Learn which cleats are best for quick feet with the helpful tips from a professional soccer player in this free video on soccer shoes for speed.

Expert: Joey Mattina
Contact: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBGeZN0-tOE&feature
Bio: Joey Mattina grew up in Missoula, Montana. He played soccer with with the Colorado Rush, one of the top youth clubs in the United States, and at St. Lawrence University in New York.
Filmmaker: Robert Conway

Series Description: Soccer has become an increasingly popular sport among youth players. Train new players properly and efficiently in this free video series on soccer tips.

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This video shows some of the top ten goals scored by Barcelona and Argentina forward Leo Messi in the 2010-11 season. Enjoy!


June 19th, 2011 by

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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…)


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One of the hottest topics of the next few weeks will undoubtedly be the statements made in the following video:

 

 
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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.
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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.

 
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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.

 

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How bad do you want it?  Do you want it so bad that you cant sleep?  Do you want it so bad that you cant breathe? Watch this inspirational video.


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