#276: Jeff Snyder and Irvin Garduno, KlutchShots AI - Transforming Youth Sports Content with AI

KlutchShots AI is reshaping the future of youth sports by merging advanced computer vision, machine learning, and creative storytelling into an instant-highlight engine for the modern sports ecosystem. Founded by Jeff Snyder and Irvin Garduno, KlutchShots AI set out to solve one of the biggest pain points in youth sports: capturing meaningful moments without forcing parents to film every play.

What began as a powerful iPhone app that creates real-time, professional-quality highlights has expanded into a fully autonomous enterprise system capable of capturing entire tournaments — from MADE Hoops to GASO — and delivering cinematic reels at scale. Their AI doesn’t just record the game… it understands it, reframing, editing, and producing vertical social-ready clips instantly while preserving full horizontal footage for coaching and analysis.

In this episode, Jeff and Irvin break down the origin of KlutchShots AI, the massive opportunity in the $69B youth sports market, and how technology is transforming athlete storytelling. They discuss the rise of autonomous video capture, how teams and clubs are using AI to enhance player development and recruiting, and why this moment represents a major shift in sports media and fan engagement.

Chapters:

02:51 The Birth of KlutchShots AI

05:46 Defining AI in Sports

08:26 The Future of Video Capture in Sports

11:15 Enhancing Value for Teams and Clubs

13:57 Recruiting Applications and Market Needs

16:47 Creating a Culture of Innovation

19:37 The Role of Hardware in Video Capture

22:19 The Pulse of Youth Sports Events

25:14 Lessons Learned as Founders

27:56 Looking Ahead: The Future of KlutchShots AI

Jeff Snyder & Irvin Garduno:

🏠 Website: https://klutchshots.ai

💼 LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsnyder2891/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/irvin-garduno-2a5068380/

Scott Garber:

🏠 Website: https://profluence.com

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgarber40/

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