Trace

An automatic recording and highlight system for youth sports teams, with players wearing a locator

Paid United States

Trace is designed for youth soccer and basketball: set up one wide-angle camera on the sideline, have players wear a small locator, and after the game the system automatically edits each player's personal highlights, so parents no longer have to hunt for their own child in an hour of footage.

Features and use scenarios

The locator records a player's position and movement on the field; combined with wide-angle recording, the system can precisely know when a certain player touched the ball or scored, automatically producing personal clips and movement data. For youth players, these highlights are practical material for applying for college sports scholarships and showing scouts; for parents, it's the most direct sense of involvement.

It suits youth sports teams, parents, and athletes' college-application needs. For Taiwan's sports-class students preparing application portfolios or overseas-tryout materials, this model of automatically producing personal highlights is far more effortless than manual editing, but hardware purchase and cross-border support should be evaluated first.

Main features

Wide-angle automatic recording, no camera operator needed
Players wear a locator for precise identification
Automatic generation of personal highlights
Movement distance and speed statistics
Parent-side video sharing

Common uses

Youth players' personal highlights
Sports-scholarship application videos
Parents' game records
Basic movement-data tracking

Key Features

Wide-angle automatic recording, no camera operator needed
Players wear a locator for precise identification
Automatic generation of personal highlights
Movement distance and speed statistics
Parent-side video sharing

Pros

Personal highlights fully automatic, no manual editing needed
Suits the use scenarios of parents and youth players
Also provides basic fitness data

Cons

Requires buying camera and locator hardware
Mainly targets the US youth-sports market
Only supports specific sports like soccer and basketball

Use Cases

Youth players' personal highlights
Sports-scholarship application videos
Parents' game records
Basic movement-data tracking

Editor's Note

The most real need in youth sports isn't tactical analysis — it's 'at what minute did my son score that goal.' Admit that, and the product becomes easy to build.

FAQ

Do players have to wear a locator?

The locator is key to precisely identifying 'which segment is whom.' Without it, the system can only guess from the footage, and the accuracy of personal highlights drops.

Can it be used in Taiwan?

The equipment can be bought cross-border, but after-sales and warranty go through US channels. If you just want game footage, Taiwan users may first evaluate the cost of obtaining other portable options.