Oct 25

Written by: Ontario PWSA
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 6:20 PM 

 
Toronto, ON- Softball Ontario announces the call for applications for five (5) Dartfish Specialists.  Softball Ontario would like to bring the game of softball to the next level with the use of video analysis.  Video analysis is a procedure in which a videotaped softball skill is analyzed using a frame-by-frame inspection of footage.  Dartfish is the world’s best software program which assists in the analysis by allowing a Dartfish Specialist to:

• Highlight key points of interest by selecting and noting key moments within the skill
• Add audio comments, text and drawing to selected key positions
• Play reference video with key positions and notations to compare with other videos
• Synchronize two different videos to play together
• Publish videos, key positions, drawings and annotations and voice over

A Dartfish Specialist will be able to take a video clip of a Pitcher, Hitter or Fielder (or a softball player doing any softball skill) and analyze it and be able to return the clip to the player with detailed analysis format called a Media Book.

Dartfish Software is a tremendous tool for any Softball Coach wanting to help themselves and their players learn through the use of video technology.  This program allows an easy transfer of footage from the video camera to a personal computer.  Dartfish allows a Coach to play a clip of a skill in regular speed, any number of slow motion speeds and it can advance a clip by clip frame.

Softball Ontario Dartfish Specialist qualifications include:

• Strong communication and administrative skills
• A keen interest in Athlete/Coach Development
• An understanding of the  NCCP Coaching Program specifically in Softball
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Coaching Experience is an asset
• Teaching and facilitation experience   E-learning environment is considered an asset
• A post-secondary education degree is considered an asset
• Having the ability to offer recommendations for improvement
• Having the ability to demonstrate and an understanding of and competence in the use of technology
• To provide skill analyses of an athlete
• Must sign Softball Ontario’s Confidentiality Agreement
• Must complete Softball Ontario Volunteer Application

Responsibilities of a Softball Ontario Dartfish Specialist:

• To video tape softball athletes
• To provide a skill analysis of softball athletes
• To attend Dartfish Training
• To promote the Softball Ontario Dartfish Program
• Committed to provide Dartfish services to local softball associations across Ontario
• Committed to provide Dartfish services to Softball Ontario Member Association’s Talent Identification Camps
• To provide a report or to appear at all Softball Ontario Coaching Meetings when required
•  Receive and review all materials/minutes distributed by Softball Ontario
•  Do tasks as assigned by the Coaching Committee and/or Chairperson
•  Adhere to all Softball Ontario and Coaching Policies and Protocol

How to Apply to become a Dartfish Specialist?
Interested applicants are encouraged to complete the application form below and send it to the.  Here is the link:

 http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DJFS2P9VF 

Send the Softball Ontario Dartfish Specialists Application to the Softball Ontario office via fax to (416) 426-7368 or ssutton@softballontario.ca no later than November 15, 2011.
If you have any questions about Softball Ontario’s Dartfish Special offer or becoming a Softball Ontario Dartfish Specialists, contact Steph Sutton via telephone 416-426-7150 or via email

ssutton@softballontario.ca

Softball Ontario is looking forward to bring softball on the cutting edge but we need your help to make it a success!

Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions.