Ottawa University
How ottawa university used play calling technology to their advantage in 2023
Learn how The Ottawa University Braves tripled their win total in the 2023 season by using GoRout.
results of first season with gorout
3x
WIN TOTAL FROM 2022 TO 2023
345%
INCREASE IN WIN PERCENTAGE
5,878
SCOUT REPS IN THE 2023 SEASON
the Challenge
From 2019-2022, the Ottawa University football program was 14-27 overall (.341) and averaged under 4 wins per season.
High winds and adverse weather conditions often limited the coaching staff's effectiveness at practice. Since standard play cards are rendered ineffective on most high-wind days, the staff was forced to organize their practice script in binders.
Flipping through pages and struggling to send play calls in a timely manner made practice a challenge for the Braves. They run an up-tempo offense and needed the scout defense set quickly to replicate game-speed reps.
With time restraints and ineffective communication limiting the quality of their practices, Head Coach Nick Davis decided to update the team's processes ahead of the 2023 season.
the solution
GoRout offers a simplified preparation process and greater opportunity for consistent execution in practice.
Through seamless scripting features and real-time adjustable play calling during practice, flawless communication became the norm.
By streamlining their preparation and optimizing communication on the field, the Ottawa University Braves were able to 3X their practice reps.
the outcome
After finishing 9th in their conference (KCAC) in 2022, Head Coach Nick Davis introduced GoRout to the Ottawa University football program ahead of the 2023 campaign.
By updating their communications, the Braves were able to optimize preparation, maximize execution, and unlock ultimate efficiency in practice.
In their first season with GoRout, Ottawa University became champions of their division and qualified for their first NAIA Football Championship Series since 2014.
