Derek Jeter – Certified Star of the Week

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 Certified Athlete

Posted in Athletes, Baseball, Basketball, Coaches, Football, Running, Soccer, Softball, Sports, Track, Training, Tutorials, Volleyball

Baseball Stretching Techniques by E-How Sports

Baseball Training : Baseball Stretches & Warm-Ups

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.

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.

June 26th, 2011 by Certified Athlete

Posted in Athletes, Baseball, Sports, Training, Tutorials

Kobe Bryant – Michael Jordan – Identical Plays Parts 1-3

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March 14th, 2015 by Certified Athlete

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Certified Rap Battle – Lebron James vs Kobe Bryant

March 23rd, 2014 by Certified Athlete

Posted in Athletes, Basketball, Music

Complete List of Athletes with ALS

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…)

February 14th, 2014 by Certified Athlete

Posted in Athletes, Coaches, Sports

Richard Sherman – Authentic Emotion vs Cliche Post-Game Interviews

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

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January 19th, 2014 by Certified Athlete

Posted in Athletes, Football, Sports

Certified Art – Vince Carter – Honey Dip Dunk

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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January 11th, 2014 by Certified Athlete

Posted in Art, Athletes, Basketball, Sports

Certified Art – Football – Texans Fans Laura and Damond

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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January 5th, 2014 by Certified Athlete

Posted in Art, Fans, Football, Sports

Certified Art – Basketball – Lebron vs Kobe

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.