Well needless to say, this project has certainly created that itch for football season to get started again, and luckily spring football is right around the corner. I must say the three young gentlemen who created Hudl have struck a gold mind, as almost every high school and college football program across the country is now using their program in some capacity. For me, I was able to learn about something I am passionate about (the idea of Google's 20% Project), and also provide a learning experience for others using technology and the Internet. I am excited to see how Hudl can enhance practice this season and also in game scenarios with the use of iPads on the sideline. The overall film process is also more efficient for both the players and coaches thanks to Hudl, and it is providing both parties with more time to spend with their families thanks to the efficient manner it allows film to be shared and reviewed. I am glad I had the opportunity to learn and research more about Hudl using the Internet and also my experience at the Glazier Clinic in Los Angeles.
One major thing that I have failed to mention about Hudl to this point is the fact that they provide student athletes with the opportunity to create highlight tapes of themselves that they can send to colleges for recruiting purposes. My colleague John Briggs reminded me of this in a comment that he left on one of my videos on Google+. In the same way that I created a playlist below for spring football, student athletes can click on plays from whatever game during the season they would like and then save them to one playlist, which will act as their highlight tape. This has made the jobs of college coaches easier because they are no longer receiving VHS tapes in the mail and instead are able to go on the Internet and watch highlight tapes like the one posted below. Here is the highlight tape of Allen, Texas wide receiver Jalen Guyton, who has committed to play at the University of Notre Dame. Another advantage of using Hudl is the mobility it brings to providing game film to student athletes. Because Hudl has apps for the iPad and iPhone, I can show clips to student athletes about our upcoming opponent on the actual practice field. This increases the number of One of the best ways to prepare for an opponent is to know what tendencies they have in certain situations. By inputting the down, distance, defensive front, blitz, and coverage for each play, Hudl will then do all of the number crunching for you by simply pressing the "Generate Report" button. The report will give a detailed analysis what how often a team runs a certain coverage, blitz, front, etc. on certain downs. Coaches can then share these reports with each other and also with their players. After much exploration and studying of what Hudl has to offer, I have created a video below that explains how I have used Hudl for my own professional growth and also for the betterment of the overall learning experience of the student athletes. Hudl is continually evolving, and I will look to show that in the series of videos I have created that capture what Hudl is all about. |