Gamebreaker And Its Use In Hockey

Although the majority of NHL teams have switched to XOS technologies for their digital video analysis, there are still a few teams in the league using something else. The Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, and the Washington Capitals all are still using a program called Gamebreaker by SportsCode. Gamebreaker is a digital video analysis software program that is compatible to Mac computers. Why Apple? Apple computers are said to be ideally suited to working with graphics, especially video. SportsCode also has many features that make Gamebreaker appealing, namely Capture, Code, Analysis, and Presentation.

SportsCode makes capturing video footage a breeze! Whether it's on your video camera, a hard drive, DVD or even on a VHS tape, SportsCode makes it simple to for you to capture directly onto your computer. The power of the Apple Macintosh Platform provides crystal clear images with no need for special cards or external hardware. Want to capture critical information and statistical data during a game - no problem! SportsCode provides the ability to plug a DV camera straight into a computer. The footage will be saved directly to the computers hard drive, and a timeline and instances will simultaneously be created as you code the event. It is well known that visual feedback is the most effective way to generate change. SportsCode's live capture capabilities enables coaching staff to not only make informed game altering decisions but also show athletes actual footage to affect real change.

SportsCode delivers powerful and precise coding tools that work for any sport or discipline. With an open coding template, SportsCode gives you creative options and total control over the information you collect and review. SportsCode's Code Input Window gives you the power to code as little or as much as you desire. You control what you want to explore and to what depth. Impressive coding features lets you work quickly and give you control over "tagging" your footage; ensuring you get the right information every time. From setting up your codes to analysis, SportsCode provides intuitive features that help turn your video into an invaluable coaching tool. 

What really distinguishes Gamebreaker from the rest in its field is its analysis and presentation. In analyzing game play on the ice, SportsCode can focus on a power-play or examine a player's skating ability. SportsCode provides split screen and overlay analysis tools, great assets when you want to highlight differences in technique and to compare similar actions such as a slap shot. When the coding and analysis is through, the presentation that Gamebreaker provides is immaculate. You can simply export game footage into iMovies by Apple and within seconds it can be put up on a big screen.

XOS might be used by the majority of professional teams but Gamebreaker by SportsCode still continues to fulfill the needs of some teams that are trying to "keep up with the Joneses" in the game of competitive advantage.