I’ll level with you: video analysis isn’t everything.
It’s an incredibly powerful tool, but it’s only ONE piece of the puzzle when it comes to helping your athletes improve as efficiently as possible.
And moreover, it’s ONLY valuable if it improves you and your athlete’s COMMUNICATION and creates a SHARED UNDERSTANDING for your coaching relationship.
Coaches who claim video analysis isn’t necessary often fail to understand this point. First, they often hold a misguided belief thinking video analysis is a silver bullet. And then when it doesn’t live up to those lofty expectations, they swing to the other end of the spectrum and hold a misguided belief that it’s a waste of time.
To set the record straight, when done correctly, Video analysis is a game-changer in coaching, offering insights that empower both coaches and athletes alike. But in order to reap the benefits of video analysis, you must first learn to use it correctly.
In this post, we'll dive into the specific mistakes to avoid and the benefits you'll reap by sidestepping them.
I’ve made a lot of these points in previous posts. So if you’d like more on each, just follow the links in each section.
Let’s get to it.
It’s an incredibly powerful tool, but it’s only ONE piece of the puzzle when it comes to helping your athletes improve as efficiently as possible.
And moreover, it’s ONLY valuable if it improves you and your athlete’s COMMUNICATION and creates a SHARED UNDERSTANDING for your coaching relationship.
Coaches who claim video analysis isn’t necessary often fail to understand this point. First, they often hold a misguided belief thinking video analysis is a silver bullet. And then when it doesn’t live up to those lofty expectations, they swing to the other end of the spectrum and hold a misguided belief that it’s a waste of time.
To set the record straight, when done correctly, Video analysis is a game-changer in coaching, offering insights that empower both coaches and athletes alike. But in order to reap the benefits of video analysis, you must first learn to use it correctly.
In this post, we'll dive into the specific mistakes to avoid and the benefits you'll reap by sidestepping them.
I’ve made a lot of these points in previous posts. So if you’d like more on each, just follow the links in each section.
Let’s get to it.
Mistake 1: Overcomplicating Your Feedback
When it comes to video analysis, less is more.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: don’t overcomplicate your feedback.
I get it.. It's tempting to inundate videos with overlays, annotations, and other things you notice.
But, truth is, if you give too much feedback at once, it’s unlikely to stick with your athlete. They’ll be overwhelmed and forget almost all of it.
That’s why I always suggest focusing on 1-2 actionable insights per video.
Remember, progress thrives on incremental changes.You can always give more feedback later, once they show the progress on your initial feedback.
Don’t make the mistake of trying to fix everything at once. Keep it concise and actionable. Your athletes will thank you for it.
Plus, less feedback often means more time saved on your end.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: don’t overcomplicate your feedback.
I get it.. It's tempting to inundate videos with overlays, annotations, and other things you notice.
But, truth is, if you give too much feedback at once, it’s unlikely to stick with your athlete. They’ll be overwhelmed and forget almost all of it.
That’s why I always suggest focusing on 1-2 actionable insights per video.
Remember, progress thrives on incremental changes.You can always give more feedback later, once they show the progress on your initial feedback.
Don’t make the mistake of trying to fix everything at once. Keep it concise and actionable. Your athletes will thank you for it.
Plus, less feedback often means more time saved on your end.
Mistake 2: Being the Sole Provider of Analysis
Another misstep is assuming sole responsibility for video analysis.
Some Coaches are surprised by this tip… But just because you’re the coach doesn’t mean you’re the one who has to analyze every video.
Your goal should be to empower your athletes to take ownership of their development. Teach them how to dissect their technique on their own, help them be empowered with this tool and you’ll foster a deeper understanding of their progress.
That’s because they’ll no longer just be a passive learner, they’ll be an active participant in their own athletic development. You're not gonna be there every time they practice. So give them the analytical skills that cultivates their own independence, resilience, and the capacity to make technical progress with you and while practicing on their own.
Some Coaches are surprised by this tip… But just because you’re the coach doesn’t mean you’re the one who has to analyze every video.
Your goal should be to empower your athletes to take ownership of their development. Teach them how to dissect their technique on their own, help them be empowered with this tool and you’ll foster a deeper understanding of their progress.
That’s because they’ll no longer just be a passive learner, they’ll be an active participant in their own athletic development. You're not gonna be there every time they practice. So give them the analytical skills that cultivates their own independence, resilience, and the capacity to make technical progress with you and while practicing on their own.
Mistake 3: Unrealistic Comparisons
This one is SUPER common.
Many coaches see the “versus mode” feature in CoachNow and immediately want to compare an athlete’s movement to that of a pro.
And I get it. You want your athletes to be the best they can be. And who better embodies excellence than the best of the best?
But comparing athletes to unattainable models can be incredibly demoralizing if you’re not careful.
They will likely never be as good as a pro. And setting the bar that high will only lead to frustration when they feel like they aren’t even in the same ballpark as who their coach is comparing them to. Furthermore, their physical body may just not be capable of achieving certain movements, angles, speeds etc to that of pros.
When utilizing comparison features, please be mindful and opt for models with similar attributes and skill levels. This fosters a genuine connection, realistic expectations and inspires attainable goals.
I also highly recommend doing video analysis leveraging slow-motion analysis coupled with voice-over feedback. This is such an easy and powerful approach to enhance understanding, deepen the relationship and facilitate actionable improvements. If you haven’t used this combo yet, give it a try asap!
Many coaches see the “versus mode” feature in CoachNow and immediately want to compare an athlete’s movement to that of a pro.
And I get it. You want your athletes to be the best they can be. And who better embodies excellence than the best of the best?
But comparing athletes to unattainable models can be incredibly demoralizing if you’re not careful.
They will likely never be as good as a pro. And setting the bar that high will only lead to frustration when they feel like they aren’t even in the same ballpark as who their coach is comparing them to. Furthermore, their physical body may just not be capable of achieving certain movements, angles, speeds etc to that of pros.
When utilizing comparison features, please be mindful and opt for models with similar attributes and skill levels. This fosters a genuine connection, realistic expectations and inspires attainable goals.
I also highly recommend doing video analysis leveraging slow-motion analysis coupled with voice-over feedback. This is such an easy and powerful approach to enhance understanding, deepen the relationship and facilitate actionable improvements. If you haven’t used this combo yet, give it a try asap!
Now that we've covered how to think about video analysis, let's talk about how to do it right, using the tools built directly into Coachnow.
We've built our analysis features with one thing in mind: helping you communicate more clearly, more efficiently, and more effectively.
Here's a quick breakdown of what you can start using today.
Multicam
Multicam allows you to record a single movement using multiple cameras, capturing different angles at the same time.
Whether you're in person or coaching remotely, every movement tells a story, and that story looks different depending on where you're standing.
Multicam ensures you’re no longer limited to a single perspective.
Instead, you get a comprehensive, 360-degree view of your athlete’s performance, helping you deliver feedback that’s easy to digest (and not overcomplicated), saving both you and your athletes time.
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Skeleton Tracking
CoachNow’s AI-Skeleton Tracking is a cutting-edge technology that automatically detects and tracks the movements of athletes in your videos, overlaying a visual representation of their body structure.
You can then use this overlay with all the other powerful CoachNow analysis tools at your disposal.
With this feature, you can visually highlight specific body parts and their movements during intricate athletic maneuvers.
This visual feedback, especially when coupled with a voice-over or annotation, empowers your athletes to take ownership of their own development and learn how to dissect their performance without you.
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CoachCam
Designed to enhance communication, feedback, and instruction, CoachCam helps you give personalized feedback to each and every athlete.
Flip the camera, move around, use a wireless mic, and demonstrate drills in a way that speaks directly to your athlete’s needs.
Whether you're adding personality, demonstrating proper technique, or creating custom drills, CoachCam helps you build stronger relationships with your athletes, especially if you’re coaching remotely.
Having this simplified way to give feedback also helps your athletes improve incrementally, ensuring they’re not overwhelmed or confused on where to begin.
We’ve designed these tools to help you avoid the mistakes we covered above.
Keep it simple. Empower your athletes. Make your feedback more relevant and easier to digest.
These features don’t just enhance your coaching, they help your athletes understand and retain what you’re teaching, leading to faster, more lasting progress.
Ready to put them into action?
Jump into your next video review and give them a try.