Why Choosing a Complete Coaching Platform is Critical

Coaches and instructors have many options to choose from when vetting which technologies they should add to their teaching business. Of course, no one platform can do it all, but when it comes to video analysis and lesson platforms there is a lot of variation between your different options. 

All platforms will offer swing analysis of some sort and basic video editing abilities (trim, rotate…). The similarities stop there however. Here are some things to consider when choosing your teaching platform:

 

1. Platform Accessibility 

Don’t leave some of your students in the dark. The percentage of people in the US using Android devices continues to sit around 42%. Make sure that the program you choose is going to be compatible on Android devices so these users can participate too.

V1 Sports is one of the only video analysis and lesson providers that offer both Android and iOS apps for both their V1 PRO (coaches) and V1 GOLF (students) apps. V1 PRO is also available as a computer program. This gives you the ultimate flexibility in choosing which device you want to use for coaching (or mix of devices). 

 

2. Lesson Creation

What sets using these platforms apart from just sending video files to your students is the ability to easily create voice over video lessons for your students with video analysis telestrations to help narrate your coaching points.

While most of the options on the market are fairly similar when it comes to the coaches’ tools to create lessons, one product stands out for offering a superior experience for the students. V1 PRO seamlessly sends large video files to the V1 GOLF app for your students to review.

Don’t think you need an app for your students to receive lessons? Think again. These are some things the V1 GOLF app offers your students:

Free, secure, cloud based storage – Don’t store these large video files on your phone’s camera roll and risk them being lost if your device is broken or damaged. This also allows you to move from device to device with the same experience. Your students will appreciate that they can view your lessons on the range from their phone, and from their couch with their tablet.

Ultimate mobility and flexibility – Your students will appreciate having lessons and drills from you with them wherever they go to golf. No more searching email inboxes or camera rolls for video files, V1 GOLF makes it so easy for your students to find the video they need quickly.

Staying current with compliance – Things have changed quickly in the tech world. Your students expect you to keep up with the latest rules, regulations, and trends. By using a complete platform like V1 Sports offers you don’t have to worry about things like GDPR because you can trust that we are.

Access to the same tools as you – V1 GOLF also offers video analysis tools, meaning your students can take what you worked on together in person home with them for practice. Helping your students practice better means their rates of improvement will quicken, increasing their satisfaction with working with you. Our data is pretty clear. When coaches and instructors connect with their students in the V1 GOLF app, their student retention is 25% higher.

 

3. Model Swing Content 

Only one product on the market offers a complete and consistently updated model swing library and that is V1 PRO. The icing on the cake? The student app V1 GOLF has the same model swing library with swings from some of the newest stars in golf like Rose Zhang and Scottie Scheffler, and classic swings from Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. There is a nice balance of male and female swings, different club types, and DTL and FO views.

Sure, you could find your own model swings from YouTube or film them yourself, but what if you didn’t have to?

 

4. Pressure Mat Integrations

Ground pressure technology is one of the newest innovations to hit the golf teaching space, yet only three available teaching platforms integrate with pressure mats. Even if you don’t plan to add a pressure mat this year, consider choosing a platform that will allow you to add it in the future. 

You may find that you’d like to add one sooner rather than later, and juggling a separate platform just for pressure mat technology is limiting. Choose a coaching platform that will allow you to grow and expand your business as new technologies are added. 

 

5. Customer Support 

As you’re scoping out your different options, pay close attention to the promises made around support. These are the people you would be contacting if you find yourself suddenly locked out of your platform before a fully booked day.

V1 Sports has been the leader in video analysis for nearly 30 years. Our technical support team has nearly 60 years of experience combined. We hope you don’t need it, but if you do we’re here for you. We offer support 7 days a week by chat (website or in app) and email (support@v1sports.com). We also offer phone support, including troubleshooting and product training. 

 

We know that choosing a coaching and teaching platform is difficult, especially with so many options on the market all at different price points. Investing in a platform that is complete and offers your students a superior experience is crucial to help you build and optimize your teaching business. 

 

 

All coaches interested in V1 PRO can access a free 30 trial of the platform. This first 30 days includes a complete, personalized onboarding program and a dedicated customer success representative to answer any questions you may have. Click here or contact us at customersuccess@v1sports.com to get started with your trial.