SportsVisio Lens Vol. 2

Celebrate Independence Day by Taking Your Game Outdoors

Author

Alan Arlt
June 27, 2024

West 4th Court in NYC

Hey Everyone,

Alan Arlt here, U.S. Sales at SportsVisio. I’m honored to share the second issue of The Lens.

As a teenager, the 4th of July meant three things: fireworks, apple pie, and driveway basketball at my Uncle Larry’s lake cabin in Minnesota. The highlight of my summer was the annual 4th of July 3x3 game with my two older cousins against my dad and uncles.

Under the sun, on a half-swept driveway, with birds chirping, squirrels darting between trees, and the stiff lake breeze challenging my jump shot, these games were a coming-of-age experience.

My dad and uncles played with a ferocity that made the ’80s Bad Boy Pistons look like choir boys. Finally defeating the “Bad Boy Uncles” was one of the highlights of my high school playing career.

But it wasn’t just about winning; it was the experience of playing in the “Mother Nature Arena.”

While I love the pristine lighting, even surfaces, and crisp lines of indoor courts, there’s something undeniably pure about playing outdoors. The elements add a raw, unfiltered edge that you can’t replicate indoors. It’s like listening to music on vinyl—there’s a depth, a warmth, a connection to something greater.

At SportsVisio, we’re working 24/7 to deliver the future of sports through AI, but sometimes, it’s essential to strip away the technology layers and reconnect with the roots of the game.

As we approach the 4th of July, we encourage you to take your game outside. Embrace the sun, the breeze, and the imperfections that nature provides. Let the environment become your arena, and find inspiration in the simplicity and authenticity of outdoor sports.

Happy 4th of July from all of us at SportsVisio.

Summer Recording Tips

To help you optimize your game recordings, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list on our blog.

It includes best practices, recommended equipment, and tips to ensure your recorded and submitted game footage looks fantastic for our AI, as well as for your players, teams, and fans.

Player Spotlights

A couple of shouts this week to players who are putting up top performances.

Rowan Bush in the Salvation Army League in Boise, ID.

For Spring Season Bush averaged 16 points per game, including 36 points in Week 3. Check out his highlights here.

Also, a shout to Keenan Prince, of Ultimate Hoops in Roseville, CA Sacramento who averaged 41 points for Spring Season 2024. Check out his highlights here.

Sneak Of The Week

Check out the latest innovation from Hyperice and Nike: the Nike x Hyperice boot.

This wearable, mobile high-top shoe delivers on-demand heat and dynamic air compression massage for athletes’ feet and ankles. Athletes can experience faster recovery times and improved performance with this next-gen footwear.

How SportsVisio’s AI Stats Could Have Changed the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award

A closer look at Michael Jordan’s 1987-88 season reveals a significant discrepancy between his home and road statistics, raising questions about the authenticity of his exceptional steals and blocks numbers that year, which led him to win the Defensive Player of the Year Award.

This discrepancy highlights an era susceptible to homer human bias, where the influence of home-court advantage may have skewed performance metrics.

SportsVisio’s AI-powered stats, which eliminate subjectivity related to home or away games, provide a clearer and more accurate picture of player performance. If this technology had been available during Jordan's era, maybe Mark Eaton would have won more than one DPOY.

SportsVisio Partners with SOCAL Cup for Volleyball AI Test at Major Event

Thank you to our friends at SOCAL Cup for inviting us to test our AI technology at their massive 700+ team event at the Los Angeles Convention Center in June.

We have some big news around the corner about this growing sport.

More to Enjoy

Here are a few links to keep you going over the 4th of July Holiday.

And, if you don’t have the app yet, go on and get it.