Which Edition is Right for Me?

I am a player, parent or coach who wants to use telestration or superimposed videos to work on technique.

Edition needed:

- Free 30-day demo -
- Buy the Trainer's Edition -

Equipment needed:

No special equipment is needed as long as you have a digital camera that can record motion video.

I want to use watch instructional videos and articles with the Coach’s Aide.

Edition needed:

- Buy intructional videos -

Instructional articles and videos that are purchased from Dreamfield Technologies can be used with any edition of the Coach’s Aide, including the free Player’s Edition (version 1.6 or later). 

Unless you purchased the instructional articles on a CD, an internet connection is needed for instructional videos.  The first time you open an article, it is downloaded and opened in the Coach's Analyst.

I want to use the Coach’s Aide to study game film with my players.

Edition needed:

- Free 30-day demo -
- Buy the Champion's Edition -

You need to use the Game Analyst to study game film.  However, you have several options.

• Option 1:  You can purchase the Champion’s Edition of the Coach’s Aide, which gives you access to all features of the software, including the Game Analyst, Practice Analyst, Video Editor and Video Recorder.

- Buy an annual subscription -

• Option 2:  A less expensive alternative is to purchase an annual subscription to the Champion’s Edition.  If your players pay fees for your team, you could spread the cost of the license across the team with a nominal charge.

• Option 3:  If you don’t want to spend the time needed to code the action in the game video, you don't need to buy anything.  Instead, you can hire Dreamfield Technologies to enter the game information for you (see our Services page).  You and your team can then analyze the game film using any edition of the Coach's Aide, including the free Player’s Edition.

Equipment needed:

You will need a digital camcorder to record the game.  If you have a MiniDV or Hi-8 digital camcorder, you will need to connect the camcorder to a video card in the computer using a “firewire” (IEEE 1394) connection.  If you have a DVD camcorder, you will need separate software that allows you to edit and save video from the DVD to the *.avi or *.wmv file format on your computer.

Use the Coach's Aide for any sport - soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, football, volleyball, hockey, tennis, lacrosse or golf!