Sports Data Campus and RT Software, a company with a solid track record in high-end broadcast graphics solutions used by organisations such as the BBC, Sky Sports, TNT Sports, ITV, ESPN and Fox, amongst many others, have formalised a strategic partnership to integrate Tactic, their leading high-quality video analysis and telestration tool, into the campus’s academic programmes. As part of this collaboration, Tactic technology will initially be incorporated into the Master’s in Comprehensive Football Analysis: Game Analysis, Video Analysis and Data Analysis, offering students the opportunity to train using tools employed in professional sports environments.
Joint licence and certification in Tactic technology
Furthermore, thanks to this agreement, Sports Data Campus students will have access to a licence for the tool, enabling them to train using cutting-edge technology already implemented by clubs and federations internationally, as well as to obtain a joint certification in the Tactic software.
Among the organisations using this tool are leading figures in football such as the RFEF, Sevilla FC, Brentford FC, LA Galaxy, Villarreal CF, Getafe CF, FC Famalicão, AFC Ajax, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Bayer Leverkusen, Como 1907, as well as the national teams of Mexico and Japan, amongst others. This endorsement reinforces the practical and professional nature of the programme and guarantees training that is fully aligned with the standards of elite sport.
Furthermore, the software offers support for other sports such as basketball, hockey and rugby, broadening students’ opportunities for application and professional development.
TACTIC: A cutting-edge tool offering advanced precision in match planning and strategy for high-performance analysts
Tactic is not just animation software, but an advanced solution designed to optimise sports analysis workflows, enabling analysts and coaches to generate detailed insights with unprecedented efficiency. With the launch of version 9.0, the tool has taken a qualitative leap forward thanks to the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence, whilst also integrating broadcast-quality graphics into training and analysis processes.
In this way, Tactic facilitates the creation of clear and effective game plans, helping to improve team performance on the pitch, whilst its telestration features streamline technical meetings and ensure that players understand the strategy quickly and accurately.
What sets Tactic apart is its fusion of professional sporting expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. The result? A solution that enables coaches and analysts to navigate the complexities of sports analysis with ease.
Tagging a match, enhancing it with broadcast-quality graphics and presenting it live, all within a single, easy-to-use platform, is just the beginning. Tactic’s compatibility extends beyond its own capabilities, as it integrates seamlessly with other providers via XML ingestion. This not only ensures a smooth workflow but also saves you invaluable time.
Tactic’s Player Point of View feature provides a unique perspective that allows you to see the game through the players’ eyes, and enables you to create animations for best practices, specific training sessions and precision-focused set pieces.
Cutting-edge technology at the service of training
Tactic represents the cutting edge of sports analysis, optimising the workflows of coaches and analysts to generate visually striking insights. Thanks to this collaboration, students will be able to master advanced features powered by Artificial Intelligence, such as:
Full automation: One-click clip processing including the AI Keyer for surface recognition, pitch calibration and camera tracking.
Predictive analysis: The ‘Future Trails’ feature allows the visualisation of players’ projected trajectories to illustrate tactical intentions and anticipated runs.
Interactivity and Presentation: The ‘Presenter’ interface allows live graphics to be added via touchscreens, whilst the ‘Virtual Stadium’ facilitates the creation of animations from scratch to recreate match scenarios.
Workflow efficiency: Tools such as multi-selection of graphics and automatic re-encoding of clips ensure smooth, professional performance.
Commenting on this partnership, Tactic’s country manager for Spain and Portugal highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between academic training and professional practice: “Tactic is the leading solution for tactical video annotation, used by elite clubs and national teams. For our clients, one of the main challenges is finding analysts with experience in our tool, given that its use is heavily concentrated in the world of professional football. This collaboration with Sports Data Campus allows us to ensure the training of analysts who are fully proficient in Tactic, ready to meet the needs of high-performance clubs and take the quality of their video sessions to the next level.”
“Having Tactic on hand to support students throughout their Master’s in Comprehensive Analysis programme is a real point of distinction. As a tactical visualisation tool, it offers a significant advantage in terms of both the quality of the analysis and the ability to communicate it effectively. This leading software, widely used in high-performance environments, will enable students to develop advanced skills in visual communication applied to sports analysis. Furthermore, thanks to this partnership, they will have the opportunity to become certified in the use of the tool under the guidance of professionals with extensive experience in elite settings, which will strengthen their preparation for entering the professional sphere,” said Fredi Martín, Academic Director of the Master’s in Comprehensive Football Analysis: Game Analysis, Video Analysis and Data Analysis.
Tactic Masterclass
As a key part of the agreement, Campus students will have access to practical classes delivered by Tactic’s Head of Spain and Portugal, ensuring they obtain the software licence and receive certified training aligned with the real-world demands of high-performance clubs.
Innovation and the future of football
Through this partnership, Sports Data Campus reinforces its position as a leader in analyst training, equipping them with the skills needed to use the very technology that defines success in global professional football.
