I’ve noticed over the past few years with the bigger 5A/6A schools they have tv monitors on the sideline under tents. Is there any schools 4A or below who also use tv monitors to make in game adjustments?
TV monitors on sidelines during game
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A lot of schools use Hudl to film during the game to make adjustments. There are two cameras, one in the end zone and one above the press box. Coaches use iPads on the sidelines to view plays and make adjustments.
In northern va schools use big tv screen monitors to make in game adjustments on the spot. I just haven’t seen that on the 4A level or below and was curious
It’s probably not worth it for 4A 3A 2A 1A. Most of these schools have players going both ways unlike your bigger 5A 6A schools who can 2 platoon. How are you going to make defensive adjustments during the game when the guy you need for talk to is your center.
I know Heritage did it in the past when they didn't play players both ways.
As @catchtds and @lyhsports stated, Heritage-Lynchburg is the only school below 5A/6A that I have seen use it. Also, as @10ac it's difficult to make in game adjustments sometimes for 4A and below schools since they usually have so many guys going both ways.
What about teams using digital LED down markers? Louisa uses one now.
I’ve seen some Amherst coaches on the sideline with iPads, they may be doing some type of adjustments too.
I just purchased Hudl Sideline for my team and it came in on Friday. It's pretty cool and we used Ipads on the sidelines to help make adjustments. Helpful tool and helps answer questions right away. I know Hopewell has a TV on the sidelines.
We just got hudl sideline a few weeks ago. We've been able to use it the past two games. Hoping to get TV on sideline next season. Its a great tool for adjustments. With our injury bug this year, it's been tough as most of our guys are going both ways plus special teams but it's very much an advantage for coaching staffs IMO.
IMO, a waste of funds. Although the new digital down markers look cool, they are costly. 2-3x the cost of a standard Pro Down style marker that most schools use, and even more than that if you use the old fashioned flip style. The Pro Down style are just plastic and glue and if not treated gently you will soon damage the interior mechanism (and they cost around $300-$400 just for the down marker; more if you get a complete chain set with it).
@falcettik yeah, when I first saw them, I thought "I see we have more new money to burn" LOL. They do look cool.
Amherst shows their games live in concession stand on a big screen tv so the volunteers can watch the game
Yes and we need a lot of them because we have a very busy concession stand
With all this sideline technology, when will officials be able to check out plays/calls to make the right call in the heat of battle?