NJCAA strikes partnership with Playsight Interactive
PlaySight to become Official Autonomous Video Technology and SmartCourt Streaming Provider of the NJCAA
Charlotte, NC – The NJCAA and PlaySight Interactive are announcing an association-wide technology partnership today. PlaySight is set to become the official autonomous video technology and SmartCourt streaming provider of the NJCAA, bringing its multisport SmartCourt technology to junior colleges across the country.
Top athletes and teams across the world are already using PlaySight technology to train and play smarter, including the NBA's Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors, several leading NCAA basketball programs, including the University of North Carolina and Wake Forest University, and close to 70 other NCAA programs across tennis and other sports.
How does the technology work? PlaySight makes courts, gyms, fields and rinks 'Smart' by installing high-performance AI software and connected camera technology. Once installed, SmartCourts provide several services and benefits to athletes, coaches, teams and fans, from automated HD broadcast live streaming and advanced coaching tools to instant replay video and a content platform to store, manage and share video, statistics and analytics.
"With the ever-growing need for technology in today's world, the NJCAA is pleased to announce its partnership with such a prominent company in the industry," stated NJCAA President & CEO Dr. Christopher Parker. "PlaySight will help take our student-athletes, member institutions, and the association as a whole to a new, much-anticipated level.
"We often talk about connecting the entire pipeline of athletes, from youth to professional. The NJCAA plays an important role in the development of young athletes, whether it is as a stepping stone to the next level or to use athletics as the gateway to an education," said PlaySight CEO Chen Shachar. "We expect this partnership to enhance the entire sports experience throughout the junior college ecosystem, from increased access to live and on demand sports content to player development and team performance tools and technology."
Scott McMeekin, PlaySight's VP of Sales, shared some more thoughts on the partnership. "We are excited to partner with the NJCAA and their mission to foster a national program of athletic participation. We look forward to working with the member colleges as they incorporate new coaching tools for their student-athletes and increase their exposure with live streaming."
About PlaySight Interactive
Selected in 2017 and 2018 by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Sport, PlaySight's SmartCourt technology leverages both multiangle video and proprietary analytics to improve on-court performance and connect the next generation of athletes. SmartCourts are powering the leading athletes, teams and leagues across the world. For more information regarding PlaySight, visit: https://www.playsight.com
