Sideline Power: Setting the Standard in Coaching Technology The last thing a coach wants to think about during a game is technology – whether it comes in the form of headsets, end zone cameras, sideline replays, timing systems, drones or portable sound systems. Sideline Power owns that responsibility so coaches can focus on the action. BY DAN GUTTENPLAN
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aunched in 2011, Sideline Power specializes in outfit-
ting teams with headsets, end zone and sideline cameras, timing systems, drones and portable sound systems to improve the game experience for coaches, players and fans alike. “We take care of our clients’ needs,” said Matt Starr, CEO of Sideline Power. “We support our clients by providing the best products for the best price with the best support.” Sideline Power started in 2011 as a leader in headset communication technology for coaching staffs. Over the last decade, the company has developed packages as basic as the X Series All-in-one, which is priced as low as $400 per headset for a two-, three- or four-coach setup, and as elaborate as the Vokkero Guardian C2C, which is priced at $21,584 for a package with a 16-coach setup. Over time, the innovators at Sideline Power have embraced the latest advances in technology in sideline and end zone replay, as well as Lazser Down first-down markers, timing systems, coach tablets, drones and portable sound systems. Sideline Power supplies coaches with several drone options – made by DJI, and many coaches use the aerial photography to get practice footage.
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“The response to service requests has always been amazing. Sideline Power clearly understands the urgency in responding quickly, especially in-season. The price we got on the ‘trade-in’ deal this offseason, for the set of four new headsets, was really good! Much less expensive than we expected.” – TOBY WADE, COACH AT SAN MARCOS ACADEMY (TEXAS) Sideline Power also specializes in portable sound systems that allow coaches to simulate crowd noise. The speakers can serve as public address systems and provide in-game entertainment in the form of music or hype speeches. The Bigfoot Sound System uses Bluetooth wireless technology, so it is portable with a weight of less than 50 pounds. “We started a Good, Better, Best Program, so we don’t just target highbudget programs,” Starr said. “We’ll work with you whether it fits your budget or not. We have something for you.” SIDELINE POWER IS THE NO. 1 CHOICE IN COACHING COMMUNCATION
providing a wide variety of coaching headsets, end zone cameras, drones, timer, portable sound systems and other technology needs for all athletic programs.
