Game Tape

[hoopsaddict]

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[jdmara]

Originally Posted by hoopsaddict

Of those who do Varsity Games, do you get game tape from coaches? Someone had said to me that they get a package of cd's at the beginning of year along with some self addressed envelopes and give them out at their games. Do anyone of you do something similar to this? I'm also wondering if this is something your handing to a game manager or AD when they greet you?

Yes, I usually make arrangements ahead of time with the AD to get a copy and then bring a self-addressed envelope with me to the game. I just hand it to the AD when I arrive.

-Josh

[tref]

Making plans ahead of time & self addressed stamped envelopes are a good way to go!
But (for me) when depending on the schools to get me the film, I'm receiving less than 30% of my games & it could be weeks to months later and in some cases not even the game that I worked.
That kind of defeats the purpose of video review as 24-48 hours after the game is recommended.


I've found the best way to get film is to bring your own camera, tripod & camera person.

I heard good things about Archos as well ARCHOS-Portable Digital Media Player Internet Device with GPS

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by tref

I've found the best way to get film is to bring your own camera, tripod & camera person.

+1

Give some money to your kid, grandkid, etc. to shoot the game, focusing on your PCA, if possible. I've done that a few times, and learned a lot about what others see when I work.

Cameras are so small now, that my teenage son taped one to a broomstick. He even heckled a heckler for not knowing the rules (excessive swinging of elbows).