Catapult launches live in-game video solutions with the

Boston, MA, August 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catapult (ASX: CAT), the global leader in sports technology solutions for professional teams, today unveiled its innovative sideline video solution with the announcement of an agreement with the Southeastern Conference (SEC) for the sport of football. Earlier this year, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Football Rules Committee approved the use of sideline video solutions for live reviews beginning with the upcoming 2024 football season. The SEC will be the first college football conference to integrate Catapult's sideline video technology across all 16 conference teams.

Catapult's new Sideline solution for football is designed to transform coaching decisions and processes on game day and throughout the week. It provides real-time access to video and data so coaches can make instantly informed game day decisions. Coaches can watch live video, log plays, evaluate players and review key moments right from the sideline on any tablet.

“Our sideline video solution is the most advanced on the market and has been refined through years of development in Formula 1 and the NHL,” said Will Lopes, CEO of Catapult. “The fact that the SEC, as the leading conference in NCAA football, has chosen to partner with us is a testament to the value we bring to helping teams win games. We look forward to deepening our relationship with the SEC and working with their football teams to further enhance the use of sideline video analytics.”

In addition to the benefits of live in-game video, this innovative solution allows coaches to speed up game debriefing with instant access to game video and data, saving an average of 6 to 8 hours. Coaching staffs can distribute fully broken down video for player and position specific meetings and add additional coaching notes, game evaluations and subjective data for each clip. The new solution will also help teams optimize practices by integrating the sideline video solution into Catapult's Thunder software, which is currently used by more than 90% of FBS football programs. Teams using the new sideline video solution during practices will be able to enhance their data and discuss plays in real time on any mobile device, reducing the time needed to discuss important content with the coaching staff and players.

Earlier this year, Catapult successfully tested its sideline video solution at several bowl games. These tests helped Catapult optimize its user experiences with real-time feedback from coaches and athletes during crucial games.

“We experienced the benefits of Catapult's sideline video solution firsthand at the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl,” said Brian Kelly, LSU head coach. “The real-time video provided by Catapult enabled our coaching staff to make better decisions during the game and communicate those decisions to our players. We look forward to incorporating the sideline video solution into our game day management next season.”

Following the strategic acquisition of SBG Sports Software, Catapult has expanded its video analytics capabilities, including enhancing its sideline video capabilities in ice hockey, motorsports and now soccer. Catapult works with the NHL to deliver live video during games directly to the hockey teams' bench for instant analysis and real-time adjustments. Catapult is also a partner of Formula 1, NASCAR and Indycar, providing race control and real-time race analytics solutions. Catapult's RaceWatch solution integrates and synchronizes thousands of unique data sets, including hundreds of video angles, radio communications and vehicle telemetry data, to provide teams with comprehensive race day insights with live visualization, accurate race predictions and thorough debriefings. Notably, Catapult runs over two million predictive race simulations on each Formula 1 race day, underscoring its commitment to improving teams' competitive advantage through advanced analytics and technology.

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Catapult exists to unleash the potential of every athlete and team in the world. Working at the intersection of sports science and analytics, Catapult products are designed to optimize performance, prevent injury and improve return to play. Catapult works with more than 4,200 elite teams in over 40 sports in over 100 countries worldwide. To learn more about Catapult or to inquire about accessing performance analytics for a team or athlete, visit us at catapult.com. Follow us on social media at @CatapultSports for daily updates.

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