In the June 2012 issue of Wired Magazine, they did a test of a number of Android phone cameras. They rated the HTC One X as the best especially for “rapid-fire sports shots.” The HTC One X has a burst mode–the only Android phone with it–that allows it to shoot four frames per second. While …
Category Archive: Technology for Sport Coaches
Jun
17
New Red Cross First Aid Smartphone App–Great for Coaches
The American Red Cross has come out with a free First Aid iPhone app. This new app features: • Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through everyday first aid scenarios. • Fully integrated with 9-1-1 so you can call EMS from the app at any time. • Safety tips for everything, from severe winter weather to …
Apr
27
Massachusetts School of Law looks at concussions and new MA rules
I have made watching Massachusetts School of Law’s Sunday television show a habit. They discuss many subjects and have had occassional shows about sports related topics. Massachusetts institutions have been on the cutting edge of concussion research and treatment. This is the show’s videos on Youtube. Must watch tv. Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seucQicwwZc Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt6AZAJzc8o …
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Mar
22
Smartphone Tech & Sport Rules
I found a nice set of iPhone apps that can aid a coach in learning and teaching the rules of their respective sport. The first one is called Sport Rule Books which can be found at iTunes. This app allows you to store the rule books from most professional and collegiate sports onto your phone. …
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Oct
30
Coaching and Social Media: The Evolving Role of the Coach
I am very pleased to have Jim Harshaw as a guest blogger this month. Jim is the founder of Riot Sports Marketing (RSM), a web-based communication and fundraising platform for grassroots sports teams. Jim, a former Division I All American in wrestling at the University of Virginia, has a background is in collegiate coaching, small business management, and …