{"id":1724,"date":"2013-03-27T09:55:28","date_gmt":"2013-03-27T16:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/?p=1724"},"modified":"2016-11-19T00:43:31","modified_gmt":"2016-11-19T00:43:31","slug":"creating-highlight-tape-good-idea-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/?p=1724","title":{"rendered":"Creating My Own Highlight Tape, Good Idea or Bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are asked this question all the time:<\/p>\n<p>Should I make my own Highlight Tape or have a professional do it?<\/p>\n<p>If you look at investment of having a professional do it the<b> right way<\/b> vs. the potential awareness it will drive to you as a potential College <a href=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/long-snapping\/instruction.html\">Long Snapper <\/a>the answer is pretty clear. Have a pro do it for you!<\/p>\n<p>A Highlight tape in most cases is the one shot you have to impress a college coach in just a few short seconds. It is essential that it is done professionally and clearly defines you and your skill set. When choosing a Film maker consult with <a href=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/long-snapping\/instruction.html\">Rubio Long Snapping <\/a>prior as we know what makes the perfect Long Snapping Highlight Tape.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips to keep in mind when developing a Highlight Tape:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Put your Best Clips at the beginning of the Tape, in some cases you only have a few seconds to catch the attention of college scouts.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you include a small bio, contact info, jersey colors, your number, GPA, SAT Score, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Follow up, be persistent make sure the coaches received your tape and that they viewed it.<\/li>\n<li>Leverage your online presence by showcasing the Video across all your Social Media Sites, Youtube Channels, Scouting Website Profiles, etc. you never know who will see it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prior to any attempt at creating a Highlight Tape consult with <a href=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/long-snapping\/instruction.html\">Rubio Long Snapping<\/a> to guide in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chris-Rubio-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4075\" src=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Chris-Rubio-2.jpg\" alt=\"Chris-Rubio-2\" width=\"175\" height=\"181\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/rubio-long-snapping\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rubio Long Snapping<\/a> is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world. Rubio Long Snapping\u00a0can help you to become the best snapper you can be!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In just 12 years,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/rubio-long-snapping\/bio.php\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Rubio<\/a>, President and Owner of\u00a0Rubio Long Snapping,\u00a0has become the #1 Long Snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a Long Snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on \u201cRubio\u2019s\u201d word day in and day out on who the best Long Snappers are in the country. Rubio Long Snapping\u00a0has assisted in over 300 Long Snappers earning FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/rubio-long-snapping\/the-list.php\" target=\"_blank\">major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping<\/a>\u00a0and many into the NFL as well.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Rubio_Card_frontMAGNET.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3898\" src=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Rubio_Card_frontMAGNET.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Rubio_Card_frontMAGNET.jpg 1051w, https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Rubio_Card_frontMAGNET-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Rubio_Card_frontMAGNET-1024x585.jpg 1024w\" alt=\"Rubio_Card_frontMAGNET\" width=\"550\" height=\"315\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"bawpvc-ajax-counter\" data-id=\"1724\">174<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are asked this question all the time: Should I make my own Highlight Tape or have a professional do it? If you look at investment of having a professional do it the right way vs. the potential awareness it will drive to you as a potential College Long Snapper the answer is pretty clear. 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