How Kettering Fairmont High School is Saving Time and Enhancing Performance Analysis with MatBoss

Kettering Fairmont High School, located just south of Dayton in southwestern Ohio, is a Division I program with a robust wrestling program spanning high school, middle school, and youth levels. Head Coach Frank Baxter, now in his 27th year, leads the program with a commitment to developing athletes and building strong relationships.

Challenges

Before adopting MatBoss, Coach Baxter faced significant challenges with managing stats and video separately:

• Separate Functions: Managing statistics and video as separate functions was cumbersome and tiresome.
• Impact on Coaching: The delegation of these tasks took coaches away from their primary role of athlete development and relationship-building.

These challenges impacted the team’s performance by diverting time and resources from coaching to administrative tasks.

Solution

Coach Baxter first heard about MatBoss through word of mouth, possibly from Chad Dennis at Harrison, who is in the same geographic region in Ohio. The comprehensive features of MatBoss, specifically designed for wrestling, made it an attractive solution.

Implementation

The implementation process was easy, with only a few minor hiccups. Key steps in the process included:

• Initial Setup: Despite some initial challenges, the setup process was straightforward.
• Adoption: The team quickly adapted to using MatBoss, integrating it into their routine effectively.

Coach Baxter emphasized the ease of combining stats and video into one streamlined process.

Results

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

• Efficient Data Management: The integration of stats and video has streamlined administrative tasks, saving time and resources.
• Enhanced Performance Analysis: The ability to review stats and video easily has improved technical development and driven better assessment and instruction.
• Improved Coaching Focus: With the efficiency of MatBoss, coaches can now spend more time on direct instruction and building relationships with athletes.

Conclusion

MatBoss has significantly streamlined the coaching and administrative tasks at Kettering Fairmont High School, making them more efficient and effective. The integration of stats, highlight videos, and easy access to specific scoring situations during video reviews has provided valuable insights, helping Coach Baxter and his wrestlers focus on continuous improvement.

While Coach Baxter suggests enhancements in the manipulation of stat sheets, he strongly recommends MatBoss to other coaches due to its comprehensive features and efficiency.

"I would ABSOLUTELY recommend MatBoss to other coaches!!! I always chuckle when a team is using Track (or something else) for stats while also trying to capture. MatBoss has streamlined both stats and video into one and it’s been fantastic! It has made both items completed more efficiently so we can focus on direct instruction and time with our athletes.We are a proud and committed user of MatBoss. There are literally no negatives - ALL positive!"

~ Coach Frank Baxter, Kettering Fairmont High School

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