EP 17: How a D-III College Basketball Program Has a Player Shooting Over 60% From Deep

🎙️ Welcome to The Xtra Edge podcast, where sports analytics come to life! Join us as we look into the data-driven world of coaching and uncover insights that change the game. In this episode of The Xtra Edge podcast we sit down with Shawn James the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Whitman College. Whitman College uses KINEXON COMPETE Vision to track shots and provide detailed performance data, including shot load. 🔍 Episode Highlights Shawn shares invaluable insights on how this product helps identify discrepancies between practice and game performance, allowing coaches to tailor training sessions more effectively. "The more informed you can be, the better," says James. Shot Load Identifies Specific Ways to Improve He explains how understanding shot load can reveal why a player excels in practice but struggles under game pressure. Implementing such advanced technology comes with challenges, especially for smaller programs. Shawn discusses the budget considerations but emphasizes the significant competitive edge it provides. "If you can do it, it's something I would highly, highly recommend," he advises. Basketball Video Analysis Software Provides Practicality Coach James also talks about the practicality of the software for smaller coaching staffs, highlighting how it automates tasks and frees up time for critical areas like recruitment and strategy development. Shawn explains, "The beauty of this is that it's a one-man job. I can get stuff done, set it up, let it go, and then chart it the next day." Plus, the basketball video analysis software saves time because manual shot tracking is a thing of the past. Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses Among Your Players Beyond efficiency, the detailed data analysis offers deeper insights into player performance, helping coaches identify strengths and weaknesses for more targeted training sessions. Shawn's passion for diving into the numbers is evident as he shares how this technology has revolutionized the coaching approach at Whitman College. "Huge Competitive Boost" For Division III schools like Whitman, having access to such technology is a game-changer. Shawn notes, "It gives you a huge competitive boost, helps your player development, and improves practice timing." Under his guidance, this continues to improve his team's performance. Tune in to learn how Shawn James and the Whitman College program are benefiting from the software and helping their players peak at the right time. If you're considering investing in basketball video analysis software, this episode is a must-listen! --- 🎧 Listen on All Your Favorite Podcast Platforms Tune in and innovate your game! 🚀🎧 Or get more information from any of the links below. KINEXON Sports Website KINEXON Basketball KINEXON COMPETE Vision KINEXON PERFORM IMU KINEXON PERFORM LPS #sportspodcast #sportsperformance #sportsanalytics #sportsdata #coachingtips #videoanalysis #sportstech #basketball #collegebasketball #InnovateTheGame