How Harrison High School is Streamlining Coaching and Improving Team Performance with MatBoss

Harrison High School, located in Ohio, is home to a highly competitive wrestling program led by Head Coach Chad Dennis. The program boasts annual boys state placers and a girls team that is 2X State Champions. Coach Dennis also runs the youth organization, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to wrestling development.

Challenges

Before adopting MatBoss, Coach Dennis faced significant challenges related to time management and data integration:

• Manual Data Management: Using an Excel-based stats program and finding time to watch and analyze videos were cumbersome tasks.
• Limited Accessibility: Wrestlers had limited access to video and stats, impacting their ability to improve and strategize effectively.

These challenges impacted the team’s performance by limiting the time available for direct coaching and strategic planning.

Solution

Coach Dennis first learned about MatBoss through InterMat (intermatwrestle.com) and decided to set up a conference call with Tyler. Impressed by the features and support, he adopted MatBoss for the program and has been using it for years.

Implementation

The implementation process was straightforward and user-friendly. Key steps in the process included:

• Initial Setup: With the support of Tyler and the MatBoss team, getting started was very easy.
• Adoption: The team quickly adapted to using MatBoss, integrating it effectively into their routine.

Coach Dennis emphasized the ease of setup and the immediate benefits of using MatBoss for both coaching and administrative tasks.

Results

Since adopting MatBoss, Harrison High School’s wrestling program has experienced several significant improvements:

• Increased Efficiency: The integration of stats and video has saved a tremendous amount of time, allowing the coaching staff to maximize their focus on the wrestlers.
• Enhanced Performance Analysis: The ability to explore metrics and use them to inform coaching decisions has been valuable, despite needing to adjust to new scoring methods.
• Streamlined Tasks: Having everything in one place has simplified many administrative and coaching tasks.

Conclusion

MatBoss has significantly streamlined the coaching and administrative tasks at Harrison High School, making them more efficient and effective. The integration of stats and video has provided valuable insights, helping Coach Dennis and his wrestlers focus on continuous improvement. The time saved is particularly appreciated, and the platform’s wrestling-specific design makes it a valuable tool.

While Coach Dennis did not suggest any immediate improvements, he strongly recommends MatBoss to other coaches due to its comprehensive features and efficiency.

"I would definitely recommend MatBoss to other coaches. Making the decision to purchase and utilize MatBoss has been one of the best decisions we have made as a coaching staff outside of the wrestling room! It has saved us a tremendous amount of time. It has allowed our coaching staff to maximize their time and concentrate on the wrestlers."

~ Coach Chad Dennis, Harrison High School