Football Video Performance Analysis With Catapult FAQ

Learning Catapult Thunder for Football

What is digital video editing in football?

Digital video editing in football is the process of compiling practice and game film into edits that coaches use to show the team its mistakes and successes. The edits combine different camera views and points on the field, and they are typically built by a video technician on the team.

What software is used for football video analysis?

Catapult Thunder, formerly known as XOS Thunder, is the platform most associated with football video. It is widely used by NFL teams and NCAA Division I programs, and learning its features is a skill few people have the chance to build.

What does Catapult do for teams?

Operating at the intersection of sports science and analytics, Catapult’s products are designed to optimize performance, help avoid injury, and quantify a player’s readiness to return to play. Catapult has more than 400 staff across 24 locations worldwide, working with more than 4,200 elite teams in over 100 countries.

How do I get a job with an NFL team through the film room?

The film room is one of the best entry points into professional football. There are many NFL jobs connected to the film room and even more at the college level, including roles such as video editor, film room technician, video assistant, and video coordinator. Learning film room skills and the platforms teams use is important for qualifying for those jobs.

What does a football video coordinator do?

A football video coordinator manages a team’s video operation, including recording practices and games, building edits for coaches, maintaining video systems, and delivering film to coaches and players on tight timelines. It is a role with close exposure to how a football organization works day to day.

How can I learn the Catapult Thunder platform?

SMWW’s Football Video Performance Analysis With Catapult course is a great way to get started. It is taught by Mike Stoeber, Senior Director of Football Technology for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who has worked in football video technology for more than 35 years.

Can I access Catapult Thunder on my own?

Catapult Thunder is a highly sought after and expensive tool generally reserved for professional teams and major college programs. SMWW’s course gives you hands on training with the platform, so you can familiarize yourself with tools used by the pros.

About the SMWW Football Video Performance Analysis Course

Who teaches the Football Video Performance Analysis course?

Mike Stoeber, Senior Director of Football Technology for the Jacksonville Jaguars, leads the eight week course. He previously served as the Jaguars’ Director of Football Systems from 2011 to 2021, and students join weekly live Zoom chats with him.

What will I learn in this course?

The course covers creating master edits, logging play types and play calls, importing video from multiple sources, locating specific possessions and clips, assembling edits, polishing them for presentation style viewing, and in depth training on Catapult Thunder.

Do I need prior video editing experience to take this course?

No prior video editing experience is required. The course teaches the Catapult Thunder platform and professional workflows step by step.

What career paths does this course prepare students for?

The course builds skills for careers in football video, scouting, coaching, recruiting, and football operations at the NFL and college levels.

Will the Football Video Performance Analysis course help me get a job?

It can help, though no course can guarantee a job. Walking in already fluent in the platform teams use gives you a head start, and SMWW helps you redesign your resume to highlight your new skills and include that you were taught first hand by Mike Stoeber. Graduates also earn an SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment and join a global alumni network of more than 30,000 people in 163 countries.

What if I need one-on-one assistance?

SMWW staff are available by phone throughout the course for one on one help with coursework, live sessions, or career questions. Call 1 877 SMWW NOW in the United States and Canada, +44 0 871 288 4799 in the United Kingdom, or +1 503 445 7105 from anywhere else. Our offices are in Portland, Oregon, and London, England.

Do you have more questions?

Call the office and ask! 1-877-SMWW-Now in the US or Canada. In London at +44(0) 871 288 4799. Everywhere else at +1-503-445-7105.