Film & Evaluation Resources
How to Prepare Football Film for an Evaluation
A useful film evaluation starts with usable footage and the right athlete information. Preparing your film properly gives the evaluator better context to identify the traits, technique, processing, and development that are actually showing up on tape.
What Film Should You Send?
A useful football film evaluation starts with clear, current footage that makes the athlete easy to identify.
The goal is not to send every play you have. It is to provide enough usable film for the evaluator to understand how you play the position.
Whenever possible, include current game footage that clearly shows the full rep.
Start With Usable Film
Around 3 to 5 minutes of clear, usable film is usually enough to provide a strong starting point.
The evaluator should be able to see:
Where you begin the play
Your alignment and assignment
What happens after the snap
Your movement and technique
Your decision making
Your effort through the finish
A play does not need to end in a touchdown, sack, interception, or other major result to be useful.
The important part is being able to evaluate the rep.
Make Yourself Easy to Identify
Do not make the evaluator search for you before every snap.
Include your:
Jersey number
Position
Pre snap alignment
Spot shadow or marker when needed
The easier you are to identify, the more attention can be spent evaluating what you are actually doing.
Keep the Full Rep Visible
Avoid cutting clips too early.
The beginning and end of the play can provide important information.
Pre snap alignment may help establish responsibility.
What happens after the ball leaves the area can show pursuit, blocking effort, recovery, or finish.
Whenever possible, allow the evaluator to see the complete rep.
Supplemental Film Can Help
Training, camp, drill, and testing footage can provide additional context.
It may help demonstrate:
Footwork
Change of direction
Ball skills
Position technique
Functional strength
Explosiveness
Supplemental footage can be useful, but it should support available game film rather than replace it.
Send Current Athlete Information
Film is easier to evaluate when the information attached to the athlete is accurate.
Include:
Full name
Position
Graduation year
High school and state
Height and weight
Jersey number
Current statistics and verified achievements
Recent position or role changes
Schools or programs of interest
If something has changed since the film was recorded, explain it.
Common Film Submission Mistakes
Avoid:
Broken or restricted film links
Making the athlete difficult to identify
Sending only drill footage when game film is available
Cutting clips before the rep is complete
Sending outdated film without context
Leaving out current athlete information
Sending too much footage without identifying where the athlete is playing
The best submission makes the evaluation process simple.
The evaluator should be able to open the film, identify the athlete, understand the context, and begin evaluating.
Final Film Checklist
Before submitting your film, make sure:
The link works
You are easy to identify
Current game footage is included when available
There is enough usable film
Full reps can be seen
Athlete information is current
Recent statistics and achievements are included
Position or role changes are explained
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