# BEST COMPANIES FOR RECRUITING VIDEOS
## Best Companies for High School Athlete Recruiting Videos: What to Look For
If you're searching for the best companies to create recruiting videos for your high school athlete, you've probably noticed there are dozens of options. Some are national networks with anonymous editors. Others are local photographers who dabble in sports. Few combine professional production with actual baseball experience.
As a former Division I baseball player at the University of Evansville (Missouri Valley Conference), I built Dream Hammer Media to fill that gap. Here's what makes a recruiting video company truly great—and why families across Northern California trust us with their athletes' futures.
### What the Best Recruiting Video Companies Do Differently
**1. They Understand What Coaches Actually Watch For**
College coaches receive 500+ emails daily. They spend about three seconds deciding whether to watch a video. The best companies know exactly what catches a coach's eye: mechanics, baseball IQ, defensive instincts, and verified metrics—not just home runs.
At Dream Hammer Media, my D1 background means I've been in those dugouts. I know what coaches look for because I've lived it.
**2. They Provide Verified Data, Not Just Video**
A highlight reel without data is incomplete. The best recruiting video companies integrate Rapsodo and HitTrax metrics directly into athlete profiles. When a coach sees exit velocity, arm strength, and 60-yard dash times alongside game footage, they stop scrolling.
Our branded athlete cards display everything in one clean, shareable dashboard.
**3. They Offer Multiple Video Formats**
One video isn't enough anymore. Top companies provide:
- **Primary recruiting reel** – Combining metrics, swing analysis, and brief Q&A cutaways
- **"Get to Know Me" interview** – Revealing mentality, work ethic, and character
- **Skills breakdown** – Showing mechanics and baseball IQ
- **Game day coverage** – Capturing live at-bats, mound appearances, and defensive plays
**4. They Cover Games, Not Just Showcases**
The best footage comes from live competition. Look for companies that offer game day coverage—filming actual at-bats, pitching outings, and defensive plays. For athletes who may miss games due to injury, top providers supplement with simulated live cage at-bats to ensure complete footage.
**5. They Create Long-Term Assets**
A great recruiting video company doesn't just hand you a file and say "good luck." They provide branded URLs with 24-month hosting, interactive dashboards, and ongoing update options. Your athlete's profile becomes a permanent asset you can send to every coach.
### Why Dream Hammer Media Ranks Among the Best
Based in Vacaville, CA, and serving all of Northern California, Dream Hammer Media combines professional production with genuine baseball experience. We serve athletes from Sacramento to the Bay Area, and we'll travel up to 45 minutes for individual sessions—or fly anywhere for premium team packages.
Our packages include:
- **Essential:** Basic combine testing, 12-month branded URL, primary recruiting video
- **Elite:** Full Rapsodo/HitTrax integration, 24-month hosting, interactive dashboard, 3 videos, game day coverage, 20+ photos
- **Premier:** Everything in Elite plus 36-month hosting, 2 game days, season update, strategy session, priority scheduling
### Ready to Work with One of the Best?
Whether you're a baseball or softball family, a travel organization, or a high school program, we'd love to talk about your athlete's goals.
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