Documenting journey to make varsity from @rayedthejokester

The creator provides an update on day 61 of his journey to make the high school varsity basketball team. He shares a story about asking a varsity player for an honest assessment of his skills, who told him he'd make the JV bench. After reflecting on his progress and realizing his goal is higher, he outlines a new, intensified three-part plan for the next three months: increasing hydration, training at game speed, and adding plyometrics to improve his athleticism.

Creator: @rayedthejokester on Instagram

Video format

Vlog

Video outline

  1. State ambitious goal
  2. Reveal sobering setback
  3. Formulate new, specific plan
  4. Issue call to follow

Narrative framework

The Underdog's Pivot

Narrative framework logic

To document a journey towards a difficult goal, using a moment of external feedback as a catalyst to intensify efforts and re-engage the audience in the revised plan.

Topics: Basketball, Athlete Journey, Self-Improvement

Concepts: Journey Documentation, Day X of Doing Y

Formats: Vlog

Elements: Voiceover, Montage Editing, Text Overlay, Follow / Subscribe CTA

Account types: Personal Brand

Transcript excerpt

This is day 61 of my journey to becoming a high school varsity basketball player. Today, I asked a question to one of my friends who's a starter on varsity. I asked him, if I tier out today, would I make varsity? He told me I would make the JV bench. At first, I felt a bit of pride in myself. I went from absolute zero to JV level in three months. But then I realized I didn't come this far and put in all this effort just to sit on the JV bench as a junior. So starting today, I'm making three changes to my regimen to maximize my chances of making varsity. First, I need to increase my water intake to at least 100 ounces a day. Staying hydrated will increase my endurance and stamina. And while I probably won't become the most skilled player on the court in three months, I can become the best condition. Second, I'll have to do every rep at game speed. I have to maximize my output with what little time I do have left. Thirty minutes of game speed reps will do a lot more for me than an hour of lackluster reps. Finally, I'm gonna start doing plyometrics four times a week to increase my athleticism. My friend on varsity told me that my athleticism is the weakest point in my game, and I have

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