Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Sports talent comes in many shapes and sizes.

Here at Sport & Motion, we use our database of talented sports individuals to fill many roles in sports productions and events.

We are always on the lookout for great sports talent to further bolster our growing database.

But just what makes someone a great sports talent?

Let’s take a look.

What is Sports Talent?

Sports talent can mean a lot of things, but in a nutshell it is an individual who possesses a set of skills in a certain sport.

This may be football, athletics, golf, and more.

This individual is more than just someone who is a talented athlete though, they are someone who has a great personality and who can fulfil a role in a sporting production like a professional.

Sports talent often has many other skills, such as freestyling or acting skills, and must be able to leave a lasting impression on their audience.

Our sports talent are all exceptional individuals, and when assessing new applications, here are five key attributes that we look for.

5 Key Attributes of Good Sports Talent

There are many different things that can make a certain individual a great sports talent, but here are five common areas of excellence that we see in our database.

Sporting Ability

This one is going first because it is an essential part of becoming a sports talent.

No matter which sport you participate in, you will need to have plenty of skill in it.

When choosing sports talent to fulfil a role in a production, you will be required to either showcase your skill, or look like a skilled athlete in the sport in question.

This means you will need to have the right build for the role, and be able to look like you are professional in the sport.

Sporting ability can also mean that you are able to really put on a show. For example, if you are a football performer, you may be able to showcase some freestyling to really wow an audience and make an advertisement or sports film special.

At a sports event, if you can get the audience involved, either by putting on an interactive show or creating a match scenario, you are sure to leave a great impression on the public and really help to promote your brand.

On Camera Skills

There are many people who are very skilled at a certain sport but that may struggle when in front of a camera.

The same applies for sports talent performing at an event.

To be a successful sports talent, you must be comfortable in front of a camera. It helps if you know how a day of filming works, and if you know the terminology and methods that will be put into practise.

At events, you must be confident in front of an audience and be able to showcase your skills freely and really engage with the crowd.

Being in front of a camera isn’t easy, especially when trying to perform and showcase your sporting ability, so it’s always good to get lots of work under your belt, which brings me onto my next point.

Experience in Sports productions

Some people are natural sports talents brimming with confidence and packed with some amazing sporting skills.

For others though, it takes work, and having experience in working in sports productions and events can make a huge difference when it comes to creating the perfect sports film or really putting on a show.

Experience means you will be comfortable in front of a camera, and that you will have an idea of what is to be expected of you and be well prepared.

If you’re lacking experience, then try and find some smaller scale jobs to begin with which can provide a real insight into what goes into a sports talent.

Whether these are paid roles or not, building up a portfolio and growing your skillset is always a good thing.

An Engaging Personality

If you are a sports talent being used in productions, you are probably going to be representing a brand and trying to communicate and engage with their target audience.

This is where having an engaging personality is vital.

While having a great skillset in your chosen sport is important, you need to be able to showcase this and make what you’re doing stand out.

This can be from the way you perform, or the way you interact with the camera or your audience.

Being a sports talent is much more than just being a good sportsperson, it is being able to wow an audience and grab their attention.

If you are starring in an advertisement for example, you may only have 30 seconds to leave a lasting impression, so while your skills will help, your personality must shine through and speak to the public that are watching.

Good at Following Advice

The final step is to be a good listener and open to taking advice and instruction.

Being on a film set, or backstage at an event, can be tricky.

With multiple individuals who may be starring in the production trying to take instruction, and things like sports choreography to handle, you must be good at remembering your role and be able to execute it when the time comes.

Whether you’re a beginner on your first job, or someone packed with experience, being able to follow instructions from choreographers, consultants, and directors is vital in helping you become a key part of the production or event team.

Sports Talent with Sport & Motion

If you are a talented individual looking to star in sports productions and events, then why not get in touch with Sport & Motion.

We are a sports consultancy team who work with leading brands creating stunning sports productions, putting on events, and promoting brands.

If you want to become part of our talented database and star as a sports talent, then we’d love to speak to you.

What Is Sports Talent?

Here at Sport & Motion, we work endlessly to secure some of the most talented sports individuals across the globe and attach them to our database.

We are proud to provide sports talent to sports productions and events working across some of the biggest brands in the world.

But what do we mean when we say sports talent?

Well, here’s a guide on just what sports talent is and how sports talent can be used to promote a brand.

Let’s take a look.

What do we Mean by Sports Talent?

Sports talent is an individual who excels in their chosen field.

Out sports talent database contains a long list of diverse athletes that have great sporting personalities and a stunning set of skills.

Sports talent can be anyone, regardless of age, gender, disabilities, and more.

There are key attributes that a sport talent must have, including a strong skillset not just in sport, but also in performing in front of a crowd or a camera.

Personality is also important for sports talent. The work they undertake is often done to represent a brand so they must be engaging, approachable, and leave a lasting impression on the audience.

The Steps to Become a Sports Talent

Sports talents are used in many different industries, from film, social media campaigns, television advertisements, sporting events and more.

If you wanted to become a sports talent, here are the steps to take.

• Grow Your Skillset – a key aspect of being a sports talent is being exceptional in your sport, so make sure you have finetuned your skills before applying for a talent role. Whether you are enhancing your skills in front of an audience, or making waves in your chosen sport, find what will make you a great sports talent and work on any improvements that need to be made.

• Gain Some Experience – Experience is key when putting on a show or starring in front of a camera. Not only does it help you build confidence in your abilities, but it will also prepare you for any future show and make you well aware of the processes and methods used.

• Apply to Become Part of Our Database – The next step is to join a sports consultancy agency such as Sport & Motion. Through our talent application form, we will get to know you and your skillset and add you to our database, ready for your next role. But applying to be part of the team isn’t the only way to get in, as we always have our eye on the pulse, constantly looking into emerging trends, staying connected to clubs, communities and specialist groups to help us identify the best sports talent out there.

• Get Briefed – One of the first steps after joining our database is when we guide you through our brief for working within the sports advertising industry. This will inform you of the professionalism and high levels needed to represent our company, and the brands you will be starring for.

• Get to Work – As soon as the perfect role for you appears, we will act quickly to ensure you land the part and your career as a sports talent can really begin.

How Brands Use Sports Talent

There are many ways in which sports talent can be used.

Sports productions are a common method, and this means in films, advertisements, and social media campaigns used to help grow a brand.

The sports talent may be performing as part of the production, or they may be acting, or even performing as a sports body double, but their skillset and athleticism will stand out and are sure to catch the eye of the audience.

Sports talent are also used during events, where they can be used to engage an audience and showcase their skills to really put on a show.

These individuals are there to influence, engage, and impress an audience, and the aim is to leave a lasting impression of the production, event, and most importantly, the brand.

Sports talent can help to bring excitement, understanding, and personality to an event or advertisement.

If you are a brand looking to take on some sports talent for your latest project, Sport & Motion can help, with our advanced sports talent file sharing system which allows brands to view profiles, access professional photos and videos, and see all relevant information easily and efficiently, making your decision on just who to hire a quick one.

What Sport & Motion Provides to Our Sports Talent

We are a sports consultancy team who have a large database of talented and exciting sporting individuals.

Becoming a member of the Sport & Motion family has many benefits, including these three.

Mentoring

Through years of working in this industry, we know exactly what it takes to become a successful sports talent. Our knowledge has built through many experiences, and we love nothing more than helping emerging sports talent get their careers started by offering advice on how to excel and really make the most of the talent they have got.

Find You the Perfect Jobs

Whenever a new project comes our way, we will search through our database and find the individuals who are most suited to the role. This means we don’t send you to any job, but only ones where you can truly shine. Whether you’re a sports body double, sports model, influencer, or more, we will find you the perfect roles to advance your career.

Put Our Faith in You

We trust in our sports database to deliver on any job and will always strive to add any new or emerging sports talent to our team. We are willing to take a chance on someone who may be lacking experience or may not be fully at the top of their game, if we can see potential in them, and we love nothing more than seeing them shine and grow as we help them secure more jobs.

Sports Talent with Sport & Motion

If you are a talented individual who wants to being showcasing their skills in front of an audience, whether live or on a screen, then get in touch today and become part of our database.

Or, if you’re a brand looking to hire someone to take your sports production to the next level, then contact our team who will search our database to find the perfect individual for you.

We can’t wait to hear from you.