Also called: Video Analyst, Video Coordinator
Films practices and games and cuts video clips so coaches and players can study them.
They set up cameras on scaffolds, record every practice, tag plays in software like Hudl or Catapult, and build cut-ups of opponents' tendencies. Many coaches started in this job.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; video and software skills.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Sports Management, Film, Communications.
Growing about average. Every college and pro team now needs video staff.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI auto-tagging and auto-filming cameras like Hudl Assist cut much of the clipping work; fewer video staff are needed.
Classes: Video production CTE, Computer applications, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2022.
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