How Twin Falls High School is Boosting Wrestler Development with Data-Driven Insights from MatBoss

Twin Falls High School, located in Idaho, boasts a robust wrestling program led by Head Coach Dusty Skidmore. With a combined total of 85 athletes, Coach Skidmore is dedicated to providing high-quality coaching and development for both the boys’ and girls’ teams.

Challenges

Before adopting MatBoss, Coach Skidmore faced significant challenges with video management:

• Manual Video Management: Spending extensive time naming files and uploading videos to a secure location for athletes, which was underutilized.
• Engagement: Difficulty in getting athletes to engage in film study, despite the substantial effort invested.

These challenges impacted the team’s performance by taking time away from other coaching duties and limiting the effectiveness of film study.

Solution

Coach Skidmore first noticed another team using MatBoss. While piloting a similar app created by a former wrestler, he found it lacking and turned to MatBoss as the most sensible solution. The platform’s features specifically designed for wrestling met his needs better than alternatives like Hudl.

Implementation

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

• Initial Setup: Thanks to the MatBoss/TrackWrestling integration, the setup was quick and easy. Coach Skidmore appreciated the trial option to get comfortable with the user interface before making a purchase.
• Adoption: The team quickly adapted to using MatBoss, integrating it effectively into their routine.

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

Results

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

• Increased Engagement: A greater portion of the team now watches their matches, increasing their wrestling IQ.
• Time Savings: Replacing hours of manual video management with a simple click and upload process, saving significant time.
• Enhanced Performance Analysis: The ability to quickly analyze strengths and weaknesses after matches drives effective practice planning and improvement.

Conclusion

MatBoss has significantly streamlined the coaching and administrative tasks at Twin Falls High School, making them more efficient and effective. The integration of video uploading and naming matches by pulling rosters from TrackWrestling has provided valuable insights, helping Coach Skidmore 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 Skidmore suggests the addition of a feature to create highlight videos within MatBoss, he strongly recommends MatBoss to other coaches due to its comprehensive features and efficiency.

"I would absolutely recommend MatBoss to other coaches, and I have already. I think it empowers wrestlers to attack the sport intellectually and also to share the sport with a wider audience. It makes coaching easier. MatBoss has allowed me to replace hours of video naming and uploading with a simple click of upload and walk away. I have replaced hours with seconds. I think the background behind how MatBoss was created is a great story and the people at MatBoss have been amazing to work with. Great business, great company, great product."

~ Coach Dusty Skidmore, Twin Falls High School

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