Why Football Teams Are Switching From ANSRS Replay to GameStrat

As the 2025 season kicks off, the importance of reliable in-game video replay has never been clearer. For many high school football programs, the choice of sideline replay system can be the difference between game-time confidence and game-time chaos.  After a few weeks of hearing from teams and coaches it’s clear that experience, reliability, and real-time support still matter most.

For several teams, their recent experience with a newer platform called ANSRS has been anything but smooth, and it’s led to a growing number of programs making the switch to GameStrat.

This past offseason, ANSRS rolled out an in-game video replay solution to their network of teams. However, with the system only launching in early summer and no prior history supporting in-game replay through a full season, many teams have found themselves unprepared once game day arrived.

Growing Pains With ANSRS

Several programs have since made the switch to GameStrat after struggling to get the ANSRS system working smoothly. While growing pains are common with any new technology, teams quickly realized the value of a battle-tested platform that’s already been through years of real-game experience.

With nearly a decade of experience supporting high school and college football programs across North America, GameStrat has become the go-to solution for teams looking for a stable, fast, and proven in-game video replay system.

Another challenge teams ran into with ANSRS is staffing. Their system often requires two or three people to operate efficiently, which isn’t always feasible for high school coaching staffs. In contrast, GameStrat is designed for single-person operation. Whether it’s a student, assistant coach, or volunteer running the setup, it’s built to be simple, fast, and intuitive.

Support You Can Rely On

Early in the season, many programs experienced technical issues during games and when it came time to get help, support was hit or miss. Several coaches reported that they couldn’t get in touch with anyone when issues came up mid-game, leaving them without a functioning system during critical moments when it matters most.

At GameStrat, our support team is built around one simple principle: coaches should never feel stranded on a Friday night. Not only do we check in with our teams through the week & provide resources so the setup and operation is seamless on game day. We also pride ourselves on being available, responsive, and solution-focused when it matters most. In many cases, our support team has been able to get on the phone with coaches mid-game and resolve issues in real time. 

Proven System You Can Trust

When it comes to in-game replay, reliability isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must. And with more teams running into roadblocks with newer, untested systems, we’re seeing more and more programs turning to GameStrat for a dependable solution they know they can trust.

If your team is still looking for a system that’s been proven under the lights and built with coaches in mind, reach out & get setup with GameStrat.