The National Federation of High Schools has expanded its relationship with Pixellot to make the tech company’s analytics platform, VidSwap, available to NFHS member schools.
Pixellot, which makes AI-powered cameras, has a long-standing partnership with the NFHS, having teamed up with PlayOn! Sports in 2017 to offer discounted devices to schools who could stream their competitions on the NFHS Network. During the pandemic, the High School Support Program reached a deal to make the program free for member schools outside of a one-time installation cost. Nearly 9,000 high schools now have Pixellot cameras in place, and all
VidSwap is the analytics platform that Pixellot acquired in December 2019, at which time it became available to the NFHS Network and now has been expanded to coaches at each school. VidSwap automates the collection of data such as shot charts and player heat maps, as well as other team and player stats. The reports and video clips are available within a few hours of a match’s completion. The stated goal of the program is making analysis a more efficient process for coaches as well as boost the profile and recruiting potential of high school athletes.
Pixellot, which streams 150,000 hours of live video monthly, has also partnered with college conferences and pro sports leagues and clubs such as FC Barcelona. The Pixellot Air camera that is now available to NFHS constituents was developed in collaboration with the Barça Innovation Hub.
