Track & Field Video Guidelines

The video is an important part of the recruiting process, as it helps make your profile more complete and allows coaches to get a better understanding of your current level and your potetional for improvement. While official results are very important in track & field, the video provides valuable context about your technique, your competitive mindset, and your attitude as an athlete, showing not only what you have achieved but also your ability to grow and improve.

The goal is to clearly show your competition performance, your technique, your attitude, and your capacity to progress with training.

This guide explains what to include in your video and what additional information you should prepare.

Presentation Video for Coaches

Your video should combine different sections to give a complete view of you as an athlete and your potential:

1. Personal and Athletic Introduction

Start with a brief introduction about yourself, both personally and as an athlete. You can include:

• Name, age, and school year
• Main events or disciplines
• Current level and personal bests
• Training routine and frequency
• Motivation for studying and competing in the United States

The goal is for coaches to get to know you quickly and assess both your current level and your potential for improvement.

2. Main Competition Performances

Include videos or clips of your main events in competition.

• Ideally, include at least one full event.
• Make sure your performance is clearly visible.
• Add basic information such as the event name and competition.

This allows coaches to evaluate your real performance in competition and also your potential to improve in your discipline.

3. Training Videos

Include training videos where your technique and work ethic are clearly visible, as well as your potential to progress over time.

Examples:

• Running technique
• Starts (especially for sprint events)
• Discipline-specific work (hurdles, jumps, throws, etc.)

These videos help coaches see your progression and daily effort, highlighting not just your current level but also your capacity to improve.

4. Images and Editing

You can include elements that make the video more dynamic:

• Photos as an introduction to different sections
• Text on screen for context
• Optional voice-over explaining what is being shown

The goal is to make the video clear, organized, and easy to follow, reflecting both your achievements and your potential to develop further.

Additional Information Needed

In addition to the video, you should prepare the following:

• Official personal bests for each event, including the exact date and type of track (indoor/outdoor).
• Athletic resume, listing your most significant achievements and any indications of your potential for improvement.