All NFHS Network member schools are eligible for free access to coaching tools and analytics for all teams.
ATLANTA, December 15, 2024 – PlayOn, the only all-in-one fan engagement platform for schools, and Pixellot, the world’s leading provider of AI-automated sports video and data solutions, announced a new partnership to exclusively offer the VidSwap™ coaching tools platform for free to all NFHS Network member schools.
Coaching analytics software has become cost-prohibitive for many districts, schools and teams. Administrators and coaches must often exclude teams from accessing these powerful tools due to budget constraints. With the NFHS Network and VidSwap, schools can now create equity across their programs by providing coaching analytics to every team. All schools that broadcast events with the NFHS Network will now have access to the VidSwap coaching analytics platform at no cost.
PlayOn operates the NFHS Network, the leading broadcast network for high schools. Nearly 10,000 schools partner with the NFHS Network to broadcast over 800,000 events annually. A joint venture with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the NFHS Network celebrates the accomplishments of schools, teams and student-athletes nationwide. As the official analytics solution of the NFHS, VidSwap closely aligns with the mission and vision of the NFHS Network.
Since the introduction of the Pixellot technology to the NFHS Network in 2016, schools can broadcast their events seamlessly with AI-powered Pixellot cameras that automatically track the action on the field with precision. The footage captured is processed and made available for coaches on VidSwap, providing detailed analysis and game breakdowns. Backed by Pixellot's robust platform, this innovative system offers unmatched scalability, with the ability to manage and control a fleet of over 20,000 cameras and support more than 5,000 concurrent live events – an unprecedented volume of events in the history of sports broadcasting.
“PlayOn and Pixellot share a commitment to providing accessible, affordable solutions for all high school athletic programs,” said David Rudolph, PlayOn CEO. “We are excited that VidSwap is now part of the PlayOn platform as we continue to innovate for the benefit of schools and fans nationwide.”
“This partnership marks a pivotal step in our shared journey with PlayOn,” said Doron Gerstel, CEO of Pixellot. “By integrating VidSwap analytics into the NFHS Network, we’re not just expanding access to AI-powered tools—we’re redefining how high school sports programs leverage technology to develop talent and foster equity. Together, we are ensuring that every school, coach and athlete has the resources to achieve their best.”
With PlayOn, schools can revolutionize the fan experience with one platform for streaming, digital ticketing, concessions, donations, analytics and athletic websites. Along with improving access to coaching tools, bringing VidSwap into the PlayOn family creates new opportunities for schools to elevate fan engagement with game summaries, automated highlights, leaderboards and post-game statistics.
Highlights and game recaps will automatically be featured on PlayOn Sites, the destination for communities to connect with their schools’ athletic programs. In addition to watching highlights, fans can stream events, get tickets, check schedules and rosters, and see statistics and scores. PlayOn Sites automatically update across all of these products, so information is consistent for fans.
About PlayOn
PlayOn is the all-in-one fan engagement platform for schools. With PlayOn, school administrators save time to focus on what matters: the game, the fans and the students. Best known for operating the NFHS Network and GoFan, PlayOn creates immersive digital experiences for fans to watch, attend, promote and recap high school events so they never miss a moment. For more information, visit playonsports.com.
About Pixellot
Established in 2013, Pixellot has produced over 5 million live games to date, solidifying its position as the world's leading production platform of sports content. The company revolutionized sports production by introducing award-winning automated solutions as a cost-effective alternative to traditional methods of video capture, production and distribution for professional and semi-professional events. Currently, Pixellot’s AI-powered technology automates the capture, distribution, analysis and monetization of more than 1.2 million games in 2024.