#207: Dan Banon & Tarryn Moss: Hudl & Balltime - The acquisition

Feb 24, 2025

Dan Banon, CEO of Balltime, a pioneering volleyball AI platform, and Tarryn Moss from Hudl, dive into the groundbreaking acquisition of Balltime by Hudl. They discuss how Balltime automates player stats and performance analysis, revolutionizing volleyball coaching. The conversation highlights the importance of community in volleyball innovation and the complexities of navigating sports tech acquisitions. With Hudl’s powerful integration, the future is bright for enhancing athlete development and performance analytics through advanced technology.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Community-Driven Volleyball Innovation

04:08 • 13min

Navigating Sports Tech Acquisitions

16:54 • 7min

Future Prospects in Volleyball and Product Integration Post-Acquisition

23:45 • 2min

Scalability and Future Innovations in Sports Technology

25:24 • 3min

Balltime is the first-ever Volleyball AI platform, trusted by 3,800+ teams worldwide for their video and analytics needs. By fully automating stats and data collection, Balltime provides teams with instant access to crucial performance metrics like serve speed, attack height, jump trajectories, and 3D play visualization—empowering athletes and coaches with game-changing insights.Now, Hudl, a global leader in sports technology, has acquired Balltime, integrating its AI-driven analytics into Hudl’s comprehensive suite of volleyball solutions. Hudl already powers over 300,000 teams worldwide, offering tools to elevate performance, streamline operations, drive recruitment, and engage fans. In 2024 alone, Hudl provided data from nearly half a million volleyball matches, supporting over 40,000 high schools, clubs, colleges, and national teams.With Hudl now serving over 400,000 volleyball users in 79 countries, the impact of AI and real-time video analysis on coaching, scouting, and player development is bigger than ever. The combination of Hudl’s deep sports technology expertise and Balltime’s instant data processing capabilities is pushing volleyball into a new era of precision and innovation.Chapters:(01:23) - The Origin Story of Balltime(04:07) - Building a Community Around Volleyball(06:47) - Hudl’s Role in the Volleyball Market(08:57) - The Future of Volleyball & Technology Integration(11:51) - Understanding the Volleyball Community(15:18) - Navigating the Sports Tech Landscape(17:16) - The Acquisition Journey of Balltime(20:22) - Product Integration & User Experience(24:07) - Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Volleyball & HudlHudl & Balltime:🏠Website: https://www.balltime.com/; https://www.hudl.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-banon-498362a2/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynktietjen/Andrew Petcash:🏠 Website: https://profluence.com🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/Thanks for watching! Hit the “subscribe” button to stay updated on new podcasts.