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The system that helped Michigan win championships
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This video features Associate Head Coach Jim Rogalski explaining how the Michigan Lacrosse program transformed its operations and film workflow by implementing the Just Play platform. Facing engagement issues and inefficient processes, the team moved away from manual systems to a digital workflow that has helped them win championships (2:46 - 2:50).
Key takeaways from the transition include:
Workflow Efficiency: The coaching staff saved significant time—previously spent on manual tasks like entering roster data and statistics—allowing them to focus on coaching (0:36 - 0:54).
Better Organization: Coaches can now categorize film into specific segments (e.g., offenses or individual player breakdowns), making it much easier to present information to players (1:02 - 1:24).
Player Engagement: Because the platform allows players to review materials on their own time, film sessions have become highly efficient. Everyone arrives on the same page, which has been a major improvement for the team's weekly preparation (1:26 - 1:47).
Strategic Advantages: The system provides immediate access to scouting reports, player stats, and lineups, helping players quickly learn about opponents. For example, identifying opposing players' dominant hands is no longer a manual, error-prone process (2:10 - 2:43).
Rogalski emphasizes that the platform has become a legitimate part of their winning process, fostering a culture where players are actively engaged with the digital scouting materials provided to them (2:55 - 3:08).
