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GameStrat has been a leader in in-game video replay for close to a decade, providing replay to over 1,000+ football teams across the country. In 2024, NCAA teams were allowed to use in-game video technology for the first time. GameStrat quickly became the go-to choice, with over 70% of Division I FCS teams using the system, including 7 of the final 8 playoff teams.

2024 marked the first year that in-game video replay technology was approved for high school football in Texas. For programs like Rockwall High School, the introduction of in-game replay offered a new way to analyze and adjust during games. Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator Trey Brooks wasted no time in implementing GameStrat to help his team navigate the challenges of the season.

2024 was a landmark year for Texas high school football, as in-game video replay technology was approved for the first time. Among the programs taking advantage of this new technology were the Anna Coyotes Football. After winning the 4A Texas state championship in 2023, the Coyotes moved up to compete at the 5A level. In their first season in the tougher division, Anna finished with a solid 9-4 record and advanced to the 3rd round of the playoffs.

The 2024 college football season marked a significant shift across the entire NCAA, as in-game video technology was permitted for the first time. Abilene Christian University (ACU), a consistently competitive program within the FCS, quickly adopted this new technology, utilizing GameStrat to help gain a competitive advantage. The Wildcats were the 2024 United Athletic Conference champs and made an impressive playoff run, ultimately falling in the second round to powerhouse North Dakota State, who went on to win their 10th FCS national championship (another GameStrat team).

This year, the NCAA approved in-game video technology to be used by football teams, marking a transformative moment for college football. As the 2024-25 college football season now comes to a close and longtime powerhouse & GameStrat team North Dakota State wins another National Championship, it is clear that GameStrat is the trusted leader in sideline video technology at the FCS level. Of the final 8 playoff teams this year, 7 of them relied on GameStrat to gain a competitive edge, and all 7 of them were awarded first-round byes for their impressive seasons.

Brown University football is one of the most tenured college football programs in the country. The Bears played their first game in 1878, and since then have played over 1,200+ games spanning across 150 years. When the NCAA approved the use of sideline tablets in live competition April 18th 2024, it was interesting to see a team with such a storied tradition, be so quick to adopt this new technology.

Baylor Football wasn't waiting around for the NCAA to decide on sideline tablet technology. They took a proactive approach, researching and implementing the GameStrat Sideline Instant Replay system in their training this spring. This allowed their coaches to experience the advantages of instant feedback and streamlined film review firsthand, and get ready to utilize the system at full capacity this fall.

Pittsburgh's Central Catholic High School is a preparatory school with a very rich history in the state of Pennsylvania. After another successful season under Head Coach Ryan Lehmeier, finishing 1st in the WPIAL Conference with a 10-2 overall and 5-0 conference record, we decided to sit down with Coach Lehmeier and reflect on his experience using GameStrat over the last 3 seasons.

Cincinnati’s very own Steve Specht, head football coach at St. Xavier High School, is a legend in the state of Ohio. Coach Specht began as the head coach of the Bombers varsity football team in 2003. In that span, Coach Specht has led his team to a 180-74 record, won four Ohio big school championships (2005, 2007, 2016, 2020), earning Ohio Division I Coach of the Year honors in 2005 and 2007, as well as receiving the NFL Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award in 2013.

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.

Climbing to the top of the Alabama State rankings is the Muscle Shoals Trojans - a program which has seen a massive turn around under Head Coach Scott Basden. A former University of North Alabama Offensive Lineman and Division II National Champion(1994-1995), Coach Basden is now heading into his 15th season as Head Coach at Muscle Shoals. Back in 2008, Coach Basden agreed to take over a program that, for the last 40 years, had not seen back to back winning seasons. Under his leadership, Muscle Shoals has gone 115-42 with 4 region titles and 12 playoff spots.

The Sierra Canyon Football Team is gearing up for another big fall football season in the San Fernando Valley. We decided to sit down for a talk about the GameStrat experience with Sierra Canyon Trailblazer’s Head Coach, Jon Ellinghouse, as he heads into his 16th season running the program. Under Ellinghouse’s leadership, Sierra Canyon has appeared in the CIF Semi-Finals or better in 12 of the last 14 seasons, 4 of those being state championship appearances.

We got the chance to sit down and talk about the GameStrat sideline replay experience with former Virginia Tech defensive back and High School Football Head Coach, Loren Johnson of the Highland Springs Springers in Highland Springs, VA. The program boasts an impressive history under Johnson’s tenure, with a run of 4 back-to-back VHSL 5A South State Championship wins (2015-2018) - a feat only 2 other schools in VHSL history have ever been able to accomplish.

Closing out their 2021 season as back-to-back 3AAAAAA Region Champions, a third straight playoff appearance and spending 11 weeks in Georgia's top 5; North Cobb Warrior Football continues to earn respect at the national level. Fortunate to have been able to broadcast on national television (ESPN) with a big win, North Cobb continues to grow and add to their repertoire. With nearly every senior on the Warriors' starting roster boasting college scholarship offers, the following class of 2023 has garnered attention from some major post-secondary programs: QB Malachi Singleton (Arkansas commit), RB Benjamin Hall (Michigan commit) RT Robert Grigsby, Jr (30+ offers), DB Quentin Ajiero (25+), OL Marselle Felton (5+) RB David Mbadinga (4+), DB Charles McCarterens (3+), and 2024 WR David Eziomume (10+).

Once again, the Central Valley Warriors finished the year at the top of PIAA Class 3A. Under 12th-year Head Coach Mark Lyons, the program became only the seventh team from the WPIAL to win back-to-back state titles. After finishing 15-0, Coach Lyons sat down with us to talk about the role GameStrat sideline replay played in the program’s undefeated season.

Valdosta High School might be one of the most nationally known high school football programs across the country. Known for earning over 900 wins, including six national championships, 24 state championships and 42 regional championships - the Valdosta Wildcats are the high school football program with the most wins in the country.

After closing out another impressive season, which ended in a battle with Saguaro for the Arizona Open Division State title, we decided to sit down with Coach Collin Bottrill, Assistant Coach of the Chandler Wolves, to talk about his experience switching to GameStrat from Hudl Sideline. Since Head Coach Rick Garretson took over the program 5 years ago, the program has earned their place as a top 5 team in USA High School Football, with a record of 60-5 and 6 straight 6A/Open Division Championship titles.

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.

With August right around the corner and the start of a new season growing closer, we wanted to take the time to re-live some of last seasons highlights with Florida Class 8A State Champions, the Sanford Seminoles.

As the Walton Raiders gear up for another big football season, we decided to take some time with Head Coach Daniel Brunner and TE Coach Patrick Kay to talk about their experience switching to GameStrat. Photo By: Andrew Pollock In his opening remarks, Coach Kay noted that it was the ease of use that immediately drew their staff to GameStrat The one thing that I say to anybody who wants to ask me about GameStrat is that it's easy. The ease of the basic setup and use of the program is what sold it overall for us Coach Brunner, who had previous used Hudl Sideline, echoed this sentiment and added that he is continually impressed with the customer service which GameStrat provides

With the first weeks of summer practice underway, the Prairie High School Football Team is gearing up for another big fall football season in Vancouver, Washington. We decided to sit down for a talk about the GameStrat experience with Prairie Falcons Head Coach, Mike Peck, as he heads into his fourth season running the program. The falcons, who have been with GameStrat for two years now, have been climbing their way up the state rankings since Coach Peck took over in 2018 - winning the Greater St. Helen’s League Championship title in 2019.

Soon after the Mount Tabor Spartans closed out their 11-0 season with a NC 3AA State Championship win in the UNC Stadium - we decided to sit down with assistant Coach Rich Brendle, to recap the experience this highly successful program has had using GameStrat for sideline replay. Like many of our GameStrat teams, the Spartans had previously been using Hudl Sideline for their sideline replay. When asked about making the transition to GameStrat, Coach Brendle noted that the enthusiasm for the switch was sparked by his experience with our demo After seeing it, and understanding its advantages, it was really no question of whether or not we would switch

After an undefeated season resulting in a second consecutive MAIS 6A championship win, we sat down with Head Coach Herbert Davis and WR Coach John Weaver out of Madison-Ridgeland Academy in Mississippi to talk about the contributions they believe GameStrat has made to their highly successful program. Coach Davis, after switching the team from Hudl Sideline to GameStrat two years ago, was quick to point out a correlation between using GameStrat and the success of their program over the past two years. We’ve been with GameStrat for two years now - back to back championship wins both years

After a difficult, uncertain offseason this past year, the East Leopards pulled off a very successful season! Coach Bowers and the Leopards finished the season on a 6 game winning streak before falling to the eventual Utah State Champions, Corner Canyon. East earned a #5 position on the 2020 High School Football America Utah Top 10 and we were very happy to have them using GameStrat throughout the season! Coach Bowers switched to GameStrat, but unlike most others who make the switch from Hudl Sideline, the Leopards switched from SkyCoach! It was more than just looking for a product that worked, but finding the best possible sideline replay system to give them an advantage on game day. “We had SkyCoach before and it was good but it just didn’t give us that other option to where we could do the things we wanted to do with it. Just the difference in ease of setup and overall quality was just so much better than what we had dealt with before.”

As they head into the Pennsylvania 6A State Championship game this week we were lucky enough to chat for a few minutes with Head Coach Tim Roken and Assistant Coach Bill Morris of the St. Joseph's Prep Hawks. The Hawks are top dogs both in the state of Pennsylvania and also nationally, currently ranked #1 in PA and ranked #7 nationally (via High School Football America). Like so many others they made the switch to GameStrat this past offseason to set themselves up with the best possible sideline replay system. “There is no comparison to Hudl Sideline really. My experience with GameStrat has been perfect. We’ve had no issues and all the coaches love it.

The Apopka Blue Darters are enjoying a bye week this week as they roll into the Florida 8A State Championship Playoffs next week. We had the pleasure of speaking with both Head Coach Jeff Rolson and Assistant Coach Marcus Neeson about their experience making the switch to GameStrat this past offseason. "It’s been really smooth, a lot easier than what we were using before. We haven’t had any technical issues with GameStrat. It’s been a really easy setup, it only takes about 10 minutes to get it all ready to roll.”

The Enterprise Wildcats are looking to be a dangerous team heading into the 7A Alabama State playoffs with a 7-3 record and some impressive wins under their belt, including a big upset of then 8-0 Auburn High School. We got the chance to speak with Assistant Head Coach, Jed Kennedy, about the Wildcats' experience with GameStrat this season since making the switch from SkyCoach this past offseason. "With GameStrat we’ve literally had 0 issues with getting the film on the sideline and that’s been a huge stress reliever."

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with two great coaches from the Union High School staff about their experience making the switch to GameStrat. Coach De Mashburn is the linebackers coach and main man in charge of GameStrat , while Coach Jonny Ulibarri is the WR Coach as well as being a Senior Staff member with R4 Systems. Both of them have had experience in the past with two other sideline replay companies before making the switch to GameStrat so they have a breadth of knowledge and experience when it comes to sideline replay! "It’s just so much farther ahead than any of those other programs that I’ve had experience with.”

After a rocky and uncertain offseason for everyone this year football is finally underway and the Frederick Douglass Broncos are off to a fantastic 3-1 start while being ranked 5th in the state of Kentucky (via High School Football America). We had the pleasure of chatting with Coach Evander Harris and Head Coach Nathan McPeek about their experience with GameStrat after making the switch from Hudl Sideline this offseason.

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.

For this edition of the GameStrat Replay of the Week we talked with two great coaches, Head Coach Frank Allelo and Offensive Coordinator Ross Woods of the East Jefferson Warriors in Louisiana. We never had any issues. We thought there may be some issues with connectivity, especially with some of the stadiums we play at, but we never had a single issue.

We had the pleasure to chat with both Head Coach Hank Sawyer and Assistant Coach Sean Banks of the Lake Taylor Titans. Last year they lead the Titans to an 8-2 regular season and rolled through the playoffs on route to becoming Virginia's Class 4 State Champs! It was a lot easier to use, a lot more user friendly

Welcome to the first playoff edition of the GameStrat Replay of the Week! We had the privilege this year to work with tons of teams that made their state playoffs so we wanted to make sure to highlight any that we can. For the first playoff edition we had the chance to talk with Coach Jeff Woltz, O-line Coach with the Colerain Cardinals in Ohio. Coach Woltz and the Cardinals have had a phenomenal season, going 9-1 before winning their first two playoff games for an 11-1 overall record. They're primed to go deep in the playoffs and we’re excited to be a part of their success!

Most people in the football community have heard of running back by committee, but what we have here for you today is a Replay of the Week by committee! For the Week 8 edition we talked with Head Coach Bill Mosel, Offensive Line Coach Tony Rodriguez, and Assistant Jerry Ratliff of the Riverview Sharks in Florida. These guys have a lot of great perspectives from all angles of sideline replay; from the guy who sets it up and operates it, to a positional coach dealing one on one with players, to the head coach making the big picture decisions, we were able to get the full story of how GameStrat has impacted the Riverview Sharks football program.

For week 7 of the GameStrat Replay of the Week we sat down with a very special guest, Coach Kurt Hines, Head Coach of the Coronado High School Islanders in California. We also were lucky enough to be joined by Coach Mark Davis, Defensive Coordinator and the man in charge of GameStrat for the Islanders. If you are a coach on Twitter or Instagram you probably know Coach Hines. He has become a social media sensation through his inspirational, thought provoking, unscripted, and highly entertaining posts. With 40,000 Twitter followers and 22 years of high school coaching experience under his belt, it’s safe to say that Coach Hines is a guy that knows what he’s talking about.

For the Week 6 edition of the GameStrat Replay of the Week we had the privilege of chatting with Jacob Coulson, Head Coach of the Bloomingdale High School Bulls in Florida. Kelly Leath Photography The Bulls have had an excellent start to the year, going 5-1 and outscoring opponents 148-99 through the first 6 weeks of the season. They’re primed to make a playoff run and we’re hoping GameStrat will give them the extra push they need. "The setup is easy, the take down is easy, and he's been able to communicate with you guys whenever he needs to"

Welcome to Week 5 of the GameStrat Replay of the Week! For this feature we had the pleasure of chatting with Jeff Steinberg, Head Coach of the Beaumont High School Cougars in California. Coach Steinberg and the Cougars are out to a roaring start with a 5-0 record at the halfway point of the season. This season is Coach Steinberg’s second with GameStrat in his game day tool belt. He originally found GameStrat through a fellow coach (@CoachFore) who referred him to us, and after a quick demo he was ready to make the switch!

The Week 4 edition of the GameStrat Replay of the Week features Eric Stewart, Head Coach of the Rockwood Summit Falcons in Missouri. The Falcons have had a very successful start to the 2019 season, outscoring opponents 169-62 through 4 games. Coach Stewart first learned about GameStrat through Twitter. He was able to do some of his own research and hear a lot of positive things about us so he reached out! We got the Falcons setup well before their first game and they were able to practice with the system in order to be totally comfortable for week 1 under the lights!

For our 3rd GameStrat Replay of The Week we are featuring Joe Lebryk, Assistant Coach with the Lexington Christian Academy Eagles in Kentucky. Joe and LCA are coming off of a huge upset win, 43-42 over #11 ranked Lexington Catholic. The Eagles have been a part of the GameStrat team for two years now. We met them at a coaching clinic (look for us this offseason!) and gave them a demo of the system… and the rest is history. "... it's been better than we've ever had and better than we thought we could ever have."

Welcome to Week 2 of our weekly blog feature! This week we spoke with Scott Durham, Head Coach of the Andrews Yellow Jackets in South Carolina. They are coming off a dominating performance last week with a 53-0 win over the Hemingway Tigers. Coach Durham and the Yellow Jackets staff are new to GameStrat this year after switching over from Hudl Sideline. Their experience with Hudl Sideline was very similar to what we’ve heard with a lot of other teams and they were pleasantly surprised after using GameStrat the first time.

Welcome to the 2019 GameStrat replay of the week! Each week we will be featuring a member of the GameStrat team and replaying their Friday night experience with GameStrat. Joey Brent Photography To kick off the season we sat down with Coach Jason Russell, OC of the Lafayette Commodores in Mississippi. Jason and the rest of the Commodore’s joined the GameStrat team this past offseason after using Hudl Sideline for their inaugural sideline replay experience.