Course Overview:

Step into the cutting edge of basketball analysis with SMWW’s Basketball Video & Performance Analysis Course, taught in partnership with Synergy Sports and led by James Kerti, founder of HoopsThink, SMWW alum, and professional basketball scout. This course equips you with the skills to analyze player and team performance using the same video technology trusted by the NBA, WNBA, G-League, NCAA, and top international leagues. Learn how to break down film, create detailed scouting edits, and use Synergy’s advanced tools to evaluate talent and strategy like a pro.

What You’ll Learn:

• Synergy Sports Platform: Gain hands-on experience with Synergy Sports, the industry’s leading video breakdown and analytics platform used by basketball organizations worldwide.
• Film Editing and Game Breakdown: Learn how to isolate key plays, tag actions, and create customized video edits that highlight player tendencies, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Scouting Reports and Player Evaluation: Develop your ability to produce scouting edits that support decision-making for coaches, scouts, and front office executives.
• Team Strategy and Game Analysis: Understand how to use video analysis to identify offensive and defensive schemes, opponent tendencies, and game-planning insights.
• Career Preparation: Learn how to leverage video analysis skills to pursue careers in basketball operations, scouting, analytics, and coaching.

Why Learn from James Kerti:

James Kerti brings a unique perspective to the course as a professional basketball scout, SMWW alum, and the founder of HoopsThink. With a focus on player development and evaluation, James has worked closely with players, agents, and team executives to assess talent across all levels of basketball. His insider knowledge and teaching style make complex video editing and scouting concepts accessible to aspiring professionals. Through his leadership, students learn what it takes to break into basketball operations and succeed in an evolving, data-driven industry.

Ideal For:

• Aspiring basketball scouts and analysts

• Coaches looking to enhance video breakdown skills

• Basketball operations and front office hopefuls

• Students aiming for a career in professional basketball

• Fans seeking a deeper understanding of the game

Course Highlights:

• Live Instruction: Join weekly live Zoom chats with James Kerti and Synergy staff, featuring personalized feedback and interactive discussions.
• Hands-On Synergy Training: Get direct access to Synergy’s video platform to complete assignments and practice editing with real basketball footage.
• Professional Portfolio Development: Build a library of video edits and scouting projects to share with prospective employers and basketball programs.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow students, alumni, and professionals working in basketball through SMWW’s extensive global network.
• Path to Employment: Gain insider tips on how to land roles in coaching, scouting, and basketball operations using your new skills in video and performance analysis.

Get Started:

Take the next step toward a career in professional basketball. For more information and to enroll, visit the SMWW Basketball Video Performance Analysis with Synergy Sports Course page.