CFJNS Partners with Trace to Offer Game Film System to Select North Shore Teams
EVANSTON, IL + AUSTIN, TX (MARCH 15, 2021) – Chicago Fire Juniors North Shore (CFJ North Shore) and Trace Soccer have partnered to provide Elite Trials to select CFJ North Shore teams. These teams will be able to automatically film unlimited matches and game-like practices, create shareable recruiting profiles with Trace iD, and receive personalized continuing education from Trace’s on-staff experts.
“It is impressive how the technology automatically gives users player-specific GPS data and personalized tactical playlists after each game. – Ryan French, Executive Director, Chicago Fire Juniors North Shore
“The modern recruitment process requires video, and we are excited to be working with Trace as they will provide our players and coaching staff an easy-to-use video solution,” says Ryan French, Executive Director. “It is impressive how the technology automatically gives users player-specific GPS data and personalized tactical playlists after each game. We see Trace as an opportunity to support player recruitment, player education, coach education, and club marketing by using our own weekly game video featuring our players, our teams, and our coaches.”
CFJ North Shore aims to foster a culture of excellence both on and off the field of play, and to create an environment that develops players from grassroots through to college, MLS, and National Teams. Recruiting features like Trace iD will be able to help CFJNS achieve this vision. With personalized Moment playlists created for each player after every game, players will have the ability to incorporate their best Moments, or highlights, into their own college recruitment profiles.
Data shows the future of video is short-form, personalized moments that players, coaches, and parents can easily watch and share. Through partnering with Trace, CFJ North Shore will be able to provide its players and coaches with more than just raw, full game film. With the average Trace game receiving over 1,600 Moment views, coaches, players, and parents engage with Trace 5.5x more than with traditional full game footage.
“Trace was built for the future of youth soccer, and the future is short-form, personalized video.” – David Lokshin, CEO and Founder of Trace
“Trace was built for the future of youth soccer, and the future is short-form, personalized video,” says David Lokshin, CEO and Founder of Trace. “With Trace, CFJ North Shore players will have the ability to share their personalized recruiting profiles with college coaches, post their favorite Moments on social platforms, and even email their latest goal to their grandparents, all through the platform. There just isn’t another option out there right now that provides the same value Trace does.”
Chicago Fire Juniors North Shore is trialing Trace for 30 Days.
Are you a North Shore team looking to start your Trial? Fill out the form below.
About Trace Trace is a sports technology company that is changing the way teams and clubs film and consume soccer video. Trace uses a robot camera, GPS sensors, and powerful software to film the game and create moments for every player automatically. With Trace, coaching, player development, and recruiting are seamless.
Twitter:@traceup | Instagram:@traceup | Facebook: /traceup
Contact: Maggy Mahalick | Director of Strategic Partnerships maggy@traceup.com
About Chicago Fire Juniors North Shore Chicago Fire Juniors North Shore (CFJ North Shore) operates in Evanston, IL and the surrounding north shore suburbs, with a professionally licensed coaching staff. The club forms part of Evanston Soccer Association and has competitive teams from ages 13 to 19 years old that compete in local, state, regional, and national level leagues, tournaments, and showcase events.
https://www.chicagofirejuniorsnorthshore.com
Instagram: @cfjnorthshore | Facebook: /cfjnorthshore | Twitter: @cfjnorthshore
Contact: Ryan French | Executive Director ryan@cfjns.org
