Kyle is joined by Mike Rolih, founder of GoRout. Mike shares his journey from coaching to founding GoRout, a visual wearable communication platform designed to enhance communication between coaches and players in sports. He discusses the challenges of communication in various sports, the competitive landscape, and the importance of data analytics in player development. Mike emphasizes the significance of simplicity in technology for youth sports and outlines GoRout's pricing strategy and future innovations, including AI-driven analytics and integrations.

Links:

https://gorout.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrolih

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Kyle is joined by Jordan Baltimore of Empire Baseball, Tyler Kreitz of Focus on the Field, Andy Hayes of Go4, and Dave Yoo of Onsides while at the LeagueApps NextUp event. They discuss what problem each company is looking to solve within youth sports, how companies like are changing the landscape with tech and investments, and close with what they love about the NextUp event.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction to Jordan Baltimore and New York Empire Baseball
• 03:46 - Expanding Beyond Baseball: New Opportunities
• 09:54 - Transitioning to Focus on the Field
• 15:19 - The Importance of Communication in Youth Sports Management
• 23:00 - Navigating the Landscape of Sports Software
• 26:19 - Building a Community of Athletic Trainers
• 30:44 - The Importance of Emergency Action Plans in Youth Sports
• 42:31 - Insights on Youth Sports Technology and Market Dynamics

Links:

https://newyorkempirebaseball.org/

https://www.focusonthefield.com/

https://www.go4.io/

https://www.getonsides.com/

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Kyle is joined by the COO of Hudl. They discuss the evolution of sports technology and its impact on youth sports and explore Hudl's mission to empower teams through innovative video analysis and AI integration, the challenges faced in different sports disciplines, and the importance of automated coaching tools. The balance between fixed and portable equipment, the significance of video in coaching, and the future of youth sports, including trends in investment and monetization opportunities. Matt also talks about Hudl's recent acquisition of Athletic Data Innovations and addresses rumors that the company might go public.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Huddle and Its Mission

03:18 Differentiating Recreational and Analytic Streaming

05:14 The Role of AI in Sports Technology

09:25 Challenges in Sports Technology Across Different Sports

13:28 The Balance of Fixed and Portable Equipment

16:25 Understanding Mission Critical Software in Sports

19:22 Integrating Video with Player Tracking Data

28:23 The Excitement of Youth Sports and Coaching Challenges

30:38 Engaging Coaches: Training and Education Strategies

33:07 High School Sports: Current Landscape and Future Opportunities

36:08 Monetization in Youth Sports: Sponsorship and Revenue Streams

39:07 Macro Trends in Youth Sports: Investment and Professionalization

42:10 Future of Youth Sports: Predictions and Innovations

48:40 Admiring Innovation: Companies Making Waves in Sports Tech

Links:

https://www.hudl.com/

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