technology
Longtime technology execs launch athlete discovery platform
[caption id="attachment_43848" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Rule42 is a new sports technology company that aims to modernize the discovery process for athletes, scouts and teams. (Photo courtesy of Rule42)[/caption] Two tech industry executive...
HeatSense uses wearable sensors to improve heat safety in sports
[caption id="attachment_43820" align="aligncenter" width="620"] HeatSense uses a wearable sensor that measures core body temperature. The sensor itself is about the size of a quarter and can be worn on the bicep or across the chest. (Photo courtesy o...
Hudl acquires fundraising platform TeamUp
Sports performance analysis and video technology company Hudl has acquired TeamUp, a gamified athletic fundraising platform that helps high school and college sports programs raise money through team events. The deal marks Hudl’s 19th acquisition t...
NFHS partners with RefReps to update digital platform
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has partnered with officiating education platform RefReps to upgrade its NFHS Digital 2.0 platform designed to make rules publications, case books, guides and officials resources easier...
Tools for success: Technology solutions for athletic departments
[caption id="attachment_27555" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Technology is critical to the success of athletic departments for reduced stress, improved decision-making and strategic planning, limited overload, earlier identification of burnout and...
Therabody launches palm-cooling device to combat heat stress
Therabody, a global wellness technology company based in Los Angeles, has launched CyroTherm Palm, a new palm-cooling device aimed at addressing heat stress. [caption id="attachment_43589" align="alignright" width="400"] Therabody's CryoTherm Palm...
Alabama football to use new heat safety technology
The University of Alabama football program is adopting heat safety technology HeatSense, a new fitness tracker that measures athletes’ core body temperature and is meant to manage heat strain, according to a report from the Montgomery Advertiser. ...
In-game video replay is changing sideline coaching
Competitive football programs across the country have been hearing about in-game video replay technology for several seasons now. The pitch is straightforward: See the play faster, adjust sooner, win more. But there is a difference between a compe...
