Mobile technology is everywhere. It is being used in our daily lives, and if applied properly can help improve a coach’s effectiveness and productivity. Below is a list of 20 coaching apps that I use to make my teams better and improve as a coach. Check them out and I think you will find some of them very usefull.
In each section, the apps are listed in the following format: App Name – Platform (iOS or Android) – Price – Notes
Coaching Apps
Video Apps
- Ubersense – iPad/Coming Soon to Android – Free – Similar to Coach’s Eye
- Hudl – Multi – Free but Need Hudl Subscription
- Coach’s Eye – Multi – $4.99
- Youtube – Multi – Free
- NFL Game Rewind – Multi – Free – Needs subscription to NFL Game Rewind
Social Networking and Forum Apps
- Twitter – Free but there are some good paid apps as well (Falcon Pro, TweetCaster, Hoot Suite)
- ProBoards – Multi – 2.99 – I use this app to access the Huey Forums
- FlipBoard – Multi-Free – Information aggregation is also possible with this app.
Information Aggregation Apps
- Zite – Multi – Free
- Tune In Radio – Multi – Free and Paid Versions – Awesome app for podcasts
- Feedly – Multi – Free
- Pocket Multi – Free
Sports News Apps
- CBS Sports – Multi – Free
- College Football Scoreboard – Multi – Free
- Bleacher Report – Multi – Free
Productivity Apps
- Evernote – Multi – Free
- Any.Do – Android – Free
- Box/DropBox – Multi – Free
Playmaking/Drawing Apps
- Tackle Football PlayMaker – iPad – Free
- Show Me Interactive White Board – iPad – Free
Show Me Interactive White Board Example
Other Notable Apps
- USA Football – Heads Up Football – Multi – Free
- Football Game or Practice Log – Android – Free
- NFHS Football 2012 Rule Books – iPad – 5.99
- iTouchStats Football – iPad – Free to Try – 15.99
Featured image by Sean Macentee.
Hi Levi,
I liked your post and found it very informative. Thank you!
Thanks Peter! Glad you enjoyed the post.
I like the idea that if and when I want to add an app so I can keep up with my SEC football team, I know where to go to get it. Thank you very much! The articles are awesome too. I enjoy them very much!
Thank you Kmer. Glad to be helpful and thank you for the kind words.