The old saying goes, the eye in the sky doesn’t lie. In layman’s terms, this just means that film is the only truly objective way to evaluate player and team performance. With sports growing in popularity and competitiveness, film has become a non-negotiable for virtually every program. That now includes hockey. And for hockey coaches and teams, Focus Flex is the best way to record hockey games.
Now that hockey teams can properly capture film and later analyze it, it opens up a number of possibilities for coaches to identify player tendencies and bring lessons to life. For players, film is a valuable tool to improve and is a great way to stand out and get noticed at the next level.
Years ago, film was difficult to capture. It required a camera person or iPad and parent or volunteer filmer. This inevitably led to errors and inconsistent film, which is hard on both coaches and players. A hockey recording camera ensures greater precision and convenience, which allows for greater attention to detail with the way hockey teams approach video analysis and team preparation.
These new preparation methods include the use of advanced automated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms to track the players and ice movement with incredible accuracy. By using a hockey rink camera, teams get a great view of every moment of the game.
For coaches, the benefits of a hockey camera extend far beyond just capturing video. These automated hockey recording cameras are seamlessly integrated with popular video analysis platforms like Hudl Assist, Hudl Instat and Hudl Sportscode, which aids coaches in their workflows from start to finish.
When cameras automatically upload and process film, coaches can quickly access game footage within minutes of time expiring. That means no more time-consuming manual uploads or video conversions. This streamlined process gives coaches what they need to dive into game analysis immediately and identify areas of improvement.
When you start using a hockey camera as part of your coaching routine, you can unlock new methods of player development and overall team performance. Here’s how:
Focus Flex is the only portable sports camera on the market that’s fully integrated with Hudl and goes anywhere your team needs it.
Clear, HD video powers your team reviews, player development and recruiting. Built-in, real-time streaming and uploading power is powered by a 4G data plan* and automatic uploads with no additional process time make your submissions to Hudl Assist and Hudl Instat easier than ever.
A hockey recording camera like Focus Flex integrates with Hudl, meaning you can reap the benefits of both tools simultaneously. This integration allows for easy film upload, film organization and video analysis workflows. That means now, more than ever, coaches are in the best position to identify areas of improvement, give player feedback and share game insights with their team.
Simply put: Integration allows you to maximize your coaching abilities and hockey game analysis. The Hudl platform and a hockey rink camera work side-by-side to help you get the most out of coaching your hockey team.
A portable sports camera is excellent for capturing high-quality video footage, but its true power lies in the ability to help you see the game differently with the advanced analytics and data-driven insights you get from Hudl Assist. AI and machine learning ensure that you get access to the necessary data you need to win.
With access to data like offense, defense, special teams, faceoff and penalty stats, coaches can find new and creative ways to put their teams in winning positions. And this data-driven approach not only helps pre-game planning but will allow for in-game adjustments, too.
Hockey is always evolving, but it’s fair to say that hockey cameras are here to stay. These cameras have changed the way we see the game, and are giving coaches like you the tools you need to be your best.
By embracing this technology and finding the best ways to use it, you’ll become a better coach and your players will improve.
See how the Hudl Focus Flex camera can take your coaching and player development efforts to new heights.
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