Texas High School Football Embraces In-Game Video Replay: A Look at Year One

The 2024 Texas high school football season marked a pivotal moment in the sport’s history. For the first time, in-game video replay was allowed, giving teams a powerful new tool to analyze and adjust strategies during games. After years of anticipation and debate, the first season with this technology has officially concluded—and it’s clear the impact was substantial.

A Smooth Transition with Promising Results

The first year of implementing in-game video replay in Texas high school football exceeded expectations. While some teams were initially hesitant, unsure of how the technology would fit into their game-day operations, the results have been overwhelmingly positive. Many of those hesitant programs have since expressed strong interest in adopting the technology, seeing the advantages it brings to teams that used it successfully this season.

One of the most notable aspects of the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) regulations is that replay footage was accessible only to coaches in the press box and in locker rooms at halftime—not directly on the sidelines. Despite this limitation, coaches took full advantage of the new tool, reviewing critical plays and identifying adjustments in real time. The success of the first season has set the stage for more widespread adoption in the years to come.

We really saw an immediate impact with GameStrat, there’s no more guesswork. That ability to see and make changes right away was a game-changer for us.Trey Brooks, Head Coach/AD of Rockwall HS, TX

GameStrat’s Role in Leading the Way

GameStrat was proud to support some of the top high school programs in Texas during this historic season, including:

• The Woodlands High School
• Anna High School
• Sealy High School
• Rockwall High School
• Yoakum High School
• Littlefield High School
• Lexington High School
• Bremond High School

These schools embraced the advantages of in-game video replay, leveraging GameStrat’s reliable and easy-to-use system to gain a competitive edge. By utilizing instant replay in the press box and locker rooms, they could break down plays and make strategic adjustments that directly impacted game outcomes.

GameStrat was a great tool for us. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be, and I can’t wait to use it again this season!Seth Parr, Head Coach of Anna HS, TX

The Texas Connection: High School to NCAA

GameStrat’s success in Texas isn’t limited to high schools. We’re also proud to work with multiple college programs across the state, including two teams that made the NCAA FCS Playoffs this year:

• Abilene Christian University
• Tarleton State University

In addition, we partner with other Texas programs, including:

• Texas Southern University
• Prairie View A&M University
• Southwestern University (Division III)
• Hardin-Simmons University (Division III)

These partnerships highlight GameStrat’s versatility and reliability, making it the preferred choice for football programs across all levels of competition.

Plays are on the iPad seconds after they happen. That information is huge for playcallers and anyone making adjustments.Brady Camp, Video Coordinator of Tarleton State Football

Looking Ahead

As the first season of in-game video replay in Texas high school football comes to a close, the future looks brighter than ever for this technology. With coaches and players seeing the real-time advantages it provides, more teams are expected to adopt systems like GameStrat in the coming seasons.

Whether it’s identifying defensive coverage schemes, analyzing offensive formations, or fine-tuning adjustments at halftime, in-game video replay is changing the way Texas high school football is played. GameStrat is proud to be at the forefront of this revolution, empowering teams with the tools they need to succeed on game day.

If your team is ready to elevate its game, now is the time to explore how GameStrat can help. With proven success at both the high school and collegiate levels, GameStrat continues to lead the way in football technology.