Texas High School Football to Introduce Play-Calling Technology in 2025
In a significant shift for high school football, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) has approved the use of wearable play-calling technology for the upcoming 2025 season. This innovative approach will allow coaches to communicate plays directly to players via wristband-like devices, marking a departure from traditional methods of signaling.
According to a report by TexasFootball.com, the UIL has set specific guidelines for the technology’s use. The communication will be one-way, from coaches to players, and can only occur from the coaching booth or press box. Notably, the devices will operate through text messaging, eliminating audio communication entirely. This decision aims to enhance in-game strategy while addressing concerns over sign stealing, a pressing issue at last year’s state championships.
Joe Martin, Executive Director of the Texas High School Coaches Association, highlighted the need for such technology in the current competitive environment, stating that some coaches reported instances of sign stealing during important games. Coppel High School’s head coach, Antonio Wiley, expressed mixed feelings about the technology, suggesting that while it could offer advantages against signal theft, his team may struggle to incorporate it effectively without prior practice.
The innovative communication system is produced by Minnesota-based GoRout, whose Chief Partnerships Officer, Drew Robinson, commended the UIL for its forward-thinking approach, emphasizing Texas’s leadership in football innovation.
As the 2025 season approaches, high school teams will start preparing for this technological integration, which aims to streamline communication and enhance gameplay. Fans can look forward to continued coverage of high school football through the season, with live updates and scores accessible via the SBLive Sports app.
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