Their data shows that some players spend seven hours a month reviewing footage on Balltime.
At $25 per month for a player, Balltimes recruiting package isnt for everyone.
The club boasts several former players who are now professionals and dozens more at top college programs.
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This whole AI piece takes us to that next level to be able to do that, Wilson said.
I take 200 calls a year [from sports technology vendors] to find the gem.
Some products, like SwimIntel, focus purely on recruiting rather than coaching.
We let college coaches play moneyball using AI, said Jamie Bailey, the founder of SwimIntel.
We let student athletes use AI to find best fits.
And in the end, what were trying to do is reduce that dropout rate.
One out of six college swimmers dont come back their sophomore year.
Are you touching the ball over 10 feet or not?
It all comes down to how the athlete is receiving that and making sure appropriate supports are in place.
I dont think these things should be unchecked, they should come with guidance from parents and coaches.
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