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In a major shift for the sport, college football teams are increasingly embracing the power of iPad to transform their game-day operations.
Across the ACC, SEC, and Big Ten conferences, iPad Pro has become the preferred device for in-game video analysis, coaching, and player coordination.
The key advantages of iPad Pro for college football programs are:
- Its high-quality, glare-resistant display and seamless software integration.
- The nano-texture display glass ensures crystal-clear video even in the bright stadium lighting, while features like Apple Pencil Pro enable coaches to easily annotate and diagram plays.
Coaches rave about the immediate impact iPad has had, allowing them to make real-time adjustments and corrections with players between series. “Having iPad on the sidelines makes coaching way more effective in-game,” says University of California, Berkeley’s tight ends coach Mike Saffell. “Live feedback enables the players and coaches to correct quickly.”
The transition has been a smooth one, as players and staff already have a high level of familiarity with iPad’s intuitive user experience. “It’s easy to use, and it’s a familiar interface — there’s zero learning curve,” notes Catapult’s chief product officer Matt Bairos.
As college football continues to evolve, iPad is poised to play an increasingly vital role in giving teams a competitive edge through advanced in-game analytics and instant video review. From the sidelines to the coaching booth, this iconic Apple device has become an indispensable part of the modern game.
