I have began researching and testing a new video analysis software with our Men's Soccer program. The program that I am trying to learn more about is called Darfish http://www.dartfish.com. This product seems to offer a wide range of features that will assist myself and the rest of the coaching staff to analyze our previous performances as well as those of our upcoming opponents.
As I learn more about this product and become more comfortable in using some of the features, I will elaborate more on how it is beneficial to educating my athletes. If anyone out there is familiar with this program, please feel free to comment or give suggestions. I am very interested in implementing this new technology into my coaching toolbox. Hopefully it will enhance the players' learning experience.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Free $oftware?
The term "free software" can refer to either the price of a software or the fact the the software is developed in open source and allows users to freely access it's data source and develop within their applications. Joomla! is a free, award-winning, content management system written in PHP which is allows users to easily publish their content on the world wide web and intranets. It is created as an open-source project where individuals and teams contribute their skills to its development as well as its supporting systems.
Joomla! was picked as the software's name as the phonetic spelling of the Swahili word "Jumla" which means "all together" or as a whole." A software with this type of name speaks to its sense of community and open collaboration. The key to Joomla! is the fact that it is a very easy application to use, while still offering many features and allowing for robust developments.
Joomla! was picked as the software's name as the phonetic spelling of the Swahili word "Jumla" which means "all together" or as a whole." A software with this type of name speaks to its sense of community and open collaboration. The key to Joomla! is the fact that it is a very easy application to use, while still offering many features and allowing for robust developments.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Open Source Offers Options
Have you ever been using an application that is installed on your computer and become unbelievably frustrated with it? Open source technology allows users to find an alternative application. Many of these are free and, if you do a little research, you can easily find one that fits your needs and won't cost you a thing but a little bit of your time.
Here is a link to a blog that introduces many open source applications that can be used in place of the typical Microsoft or Apple software.
http://www.complex.com/blogs/2008/10/02/open-source-alternatives-to-popular-software/
Here is a link to a blog that introduces many open source applications that can be used in place of the typical Microsoft or Apple software.
http://www.complex.com/blogs/2008/10/02/open-source-alternatives-to-popular-software/
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