Other products rely on a streaming box to do something it is not intended to do.
Sport Scope builds its own hardware made specifically for replay systems. It cuts down on the film staff and saves the team money. The EDGE Replay system allows coaches to synch the system with end zone cameras, which the coaches can control from the press box. Even a two-angle HUDL replay system costs about $1,500 annually. The EDGE Replay system starts at $499 annually. The customers are getting more for what they pay for. The EDGE Replay system offers superior reliability with better antennas and a three-point network. Sport Scope co-founder Derek Taylor shared five advantages of using the EDGE Replay system. In doing so, the app is tailored to their position and instruction style. Sport Scope EDGE Instant Replay allows offensive, defensive, and special teams coaches to filter the play tags that matter most to them. College coaches can search profiles for height, weight, position, GPA and video highlights. QwikCut takes the functionality of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and provides a platform for specifically for athletes. Uploading photos gives athletes access to all media from games. The photo library is a big draw for athletes, who love looking at their own action shots. The players receive the feedback through their individual profiles. Position coaches can go on the platform and grade players. It allows users to share instant replay at their fingerprints. Fans can post videos to social media 2-3 seconds after a play is shared. The videos are posted clip by clip with just a 2-3 second lag time. The mobile app allows coaches to upload live. A school can sell access to parents, grandparents and other relatives to view videos of practices and games. QwikCut’s unlimited storage plan is $600. HUDL’s unlimited storage plan checks in at around $3,300. Just like you hate when your iPhone asks you to pay more for additional iCloud space, you won’t like it when HUDL forces you to pay more to store your own videos. He offered these benefits to using QwikCut. QwikCut Founder Todd DeNoyer and his team began marketing to high school teams in August after building momentum over the last four years. However, companies do exist that offer less expensive options with other benefits as well. Some coaches express frustration that there are very few alternatives to using HUDL for recording and sharing game film. Editor’s note: This story originally ran in the Summer edition of FNF Coaches.