GameStrat Blog

On April 18th 2024, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel met to discuss the long awaited introduction of sideline tablet technology in college football. After overwhelming support across all 3 divisions of the NCAA, the use of sideline tablet technology was officially approved for the upcoming 2024 season.

Whether you’re looking into getting sideline replay for the first time or if you’ve had issues with Hudl Sideline, we’ve broken down some of the key advantages of GameStrat when it comes to sideline replay. The table below shows a quick glance at some of the key advantages of GameStrat and we also dive into greater detail and specifics after that:

The Junipero Serra Padres, led by their highly successful Head Coach Patrick Walsh, has been a dominant force in the CIF-Central Coast Section (CCS) for many years. The team has achieved numerous accolades, including their 8th CCS title and 3rd consecutive championship in the fall of 2022. With a string of remarkable achievements and a legacy of excellence, Serra Padres Football has become synonymous with dominance in the sport. Their 2022 season was marked by an impressive 13-game winning streak, setting a record for the most wins in school history.

Cathedral Catholic High School's Football program, under the leadership of Head Coach Sean Doyle, has a rich history of success. With over 400 program wins and Coach Doyle surpassing the 200-win milestone in his career, Cathedral Catholic has established itself as a powerhouse in high school football. Coach Doyle has been instrumental in shaping the team's success and fostering a culture of excellence, with a legacy spanning over four decades. The team's consistent dominance on the field is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and strategic guidance provided by Coach Doyle.

The St. Joseph Regional Football team, under the leadership of Head Coach Dan Marangi, has seen immense success over the years. With 19 NJ State Championships and a perfect record as League Champions from 2012-2016, the team has cemented its place in high school football history. In 2018, the team claimed the State Championship title, adding yet another accolade to their impressive resume. Marangi, who previously served as the Defensive Coordinator at Don Bosco from 2004-2016, and at SJR from 2017-2019, has been an integral part of the team's success, contributing to 10 state championship-winning teams in his career to date.

Head Coach Travis Foster and the Shadow Ridge Mustangs Football Team of Las Vegas, Nevada have been on an incredible run over the past two seasons, compiling a 20-5 record with a perfect 12-0 mark at home. The Mustangs have made two state title game appearances during that time, thanks in part to their explosive offense, which averaged 41.8 points and 399.1 total yards per game.

Has your school recently purchased and installed an outdoor Hudl Focus camera and don’t want to be stuck with Hudl Sideline for sideline replay? Well you’re in luck, because GameStrat is currently the only sideline replay system, other than Hudl Sideline, that is fully compatible with Hudl Focus. Whether you’re already using GameStrat for sideline replay or are considering making the switch from Hudl Sideline, it’s extremely easy to get Hudl Focus to connect and get working with GameStrat.

After a nearly undefeated season, ending in a State Championship victory over Tampa Bay Tech (another GameStrat Team), we sat down with Assistant Head Coach Stevin Scott out of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL to talk about the contributions GameStrat made this past season to their highly successful program. STA had been considering making the switch from Sportscope Edge Replay to GameStrat for a while and finally decided to make the leap in the middle of the 2021 season. My biggest regret is that I did not switch over sooner.

Closing out the season with a State Championship win is nothing new for Arizona's powerhouse program, the Saguaro Sabercats. After clutching the program's 13th State Championship title, Head Coach Jason Mohns and Director of Football Operations Nyles Outley were kind enough to sit down with us and reflect on how GameStrat contributed to their outstanding performance. Coach Mohns began by expressing his overall thoughts about how the season went using GameStrat for sideline replay. I thought things went really smooth this year. We always had our sideline film ready to roll. It was easy to access and we really got instant feedback of what was happening on the field. It was a big key to our success since we were able to make adjustments in the game in real time that helped us to have success.

Most coaches, especially in the SoCal area, have heard of the Corona Centennial Huskies and are familiar with Head Coach, Matt Logan. Coach Logan has a very impressive track record after 23 seasons at the helm for the Huskies. He has tallied 10 Southern Section championships, along with 17 League titles. Corona Centennial has been a perennial powerhouse in the state of California, finishing the 2019 season ranked 5th in the state and 20th nationally (via MaxPreps). GameStrat has been the easiest to use, and to set up, there is a lot less equipment than with other systems.