The University of Michigan football program boasts a historic past, but they are only a year removed from major turmoil surrounding leadership and underperformance on the field. Since then they have hired a highly sought after coach and notable alum, Jim Harbaugh, as the head coach in 2015. The Harbaugh hiring is just part of […]
Athletic Director responsibilities are changing, and much of the role’s evolution can be attributed to new expectations around using technology to communicate. Just like today, the success of ADs 20 years ago depended on their departments running smoothly. A big part of making that happen was communicating well with all stakeholders of the athletic department: […]
When surveying the college athletics landscape, what’s virtually always overlooked are those schools and student-athletes outside the power conferences and non-mainstream sports. That’s a reality entrenched amidst the enigmas of the NCAA… The newfound trend of VR startups venturing into elite college programs only highlights the disparity that exists, with the overall divide, seemingly, growing […]
UBooster is a free, interactive platform that allows college fans to support their favorite athletes by creating trust funds for these players to help compensate them for their playing time and provide money to help them transition to post-collegiate life. This is a win-win for both college athletes, who get money to help them out, […]
Over the past ten years, Catapult Sports has established itself as one of the most innovative pioneers in sports technology. This should be no surprise to anyone, considering their involvement with several major advancements in the field of sports analytics. Developing a wearable sensor capable of gathering valuable data from athletes’ in-game performances, Catapult has […]