9 Tips for 2009: Your Guide to Game Prep Enlightenment

By Reece

Happy New Year! Still trying to think of a New Year's resolution? How about being the best prepared team on the field? Sounds good to us, too! Our resolution, is to provide you with the best and simplest solution for handling your game film. That's HomeField. Cool, right?

So without further adieu, here's 9 ways to kick ass with HomeField in 2009. In order of awesomeness, from least to greatest...

9. Save cash money.
Between FedEx costs, printing DVD's, external hard drives, etc. it isn't cheap to access and maintain your game film. HomeField eliminates these costs all at once and we guarantee there's a plan that fits your budget.
8. Save time.
We can't put more hours in a day, but we can give you more days with your video. If you and the coaches with which you exchange film make your trades right after the game - instantly using HomeField - you'll have at least one extra day to scout your next opponent!
7. Simplify your storage.
Mini-DV's, DVD's, external hard-drives - hell, I bet there are a few coaches out there still using VHS. Cut the crap! Upload your video to HomeField and don't worry about it. We'll store it for you, no matter the format, and we won't take up any space in your office.
6. Go green!
Haha... it's all the rage these days, but it's for good reason. Post your scouting reports online and save tons of paper. Mother Earth is happy. You're happy. We're happy you're happy.
5. Get creative.
So far, we've seen some awesome coaching techniques. Whether it's filming your players in individual shooting drills or presenting video game plans, there are a ton of methods you can use as a coach to make your team better. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
4. Stay secure.
If there's no paper scouting report, there's nothing to be left laying around for opponents to see. Likewise for video, no DVD's means nothing to get "lost." Keep your video on HomeField, share it with your team, and no one else.
3. Give your team 24-hour access.
You've done all this work breaking down film, but it's no good if your team can't see it! With HomeField, your players can access their video and scouting reports whenever they've got time, from anywhere. It just takes an internet connection. Simple. Awesome.
2. Know your opponent.
With greater access to opponent film, and a super-easy way to show your team, you can know your opponent inside and out. Know when they want to shoot. Know where they're weak on defense. Know it all, and beat them to every punch.
1. Know yourself.
And perhaps more importantly, with HomeField, you can really get to know yourself. Know your own strengths and weaknesses as a team. Knowing your opponent doesn't matter if your team can't execute. So know your flaws and learn from them. Then, win.

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Here's to winning in 2009!