Using iMovie for video coaching

I'm trying to see if I can use iMovie for a coaching application or if there are any other suggestions.
A while back I had online coaching sessions for rowing. I'm trying to find the software my coach used or something equivalent, but he is not currently available.
I sent him an mp4 video of my rowing. He responded with a video that had my video on the screen, reduced in size, along with a portion of the screen of my coach critiquing my technique. In his video he was able to play my video, pause, go back and forward, while giving a narrative and using the mouse pointer.
Can iMovie do this or any other suggestions?
Thanks.

JohnF wrote:
… Can iMovie do this or any other suggestions?…
You could create such a video in iMovie.
But you can not made it like that … (hu?!)
a) You would need screen-grabs of the rowing, to record the pointer … ok, that's possible with QuicktimePlayerX.app, or much better with ScreenFlow …
b) while doing so, you'd need a cam recording trainer+voice
c) finally, you'd need to synch all that, apply 'effects' (=picture-in-picture) and edit that stuff.
.... as said, possible, but really challanging your iM-skills.
The menitoned ScreenFlow is better in that. Would be my choice!
There was a less known tool called 'Podcast Producer', which was part of a MacOS-Server-edition… not avail anymore.
Finally, maybe BoinxTV is an option …

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