Hockey Video Performance Analysis FAQ
Learning Catapult Thunder for Hockey
What software is used for digital video editing in hockey?
Catapult Thunder is the software used by every NHL team, every AHL team, every QMJHL team, more than twenty five WHL teams, more than twenty five OHL teams, and more than sixty NCAA Division One men's and women's programs. Catapult Thunder fundamentally changed the relationship between coaches and game film.
What does Catapult do for athletes and teams?
Operating at the intersection of sports science and analytics, Catapult's products are designed to optimize performance, help avoid injury, and quantify a player's readiness to return to play. Catapult has more than 400 staff across 24 locations worldwide, working with more than 4,200 elite teams in over 100 countries.
How do I get a job with a hockey team through the video department?
The film room is one of the best entry points into professional hockey. There are numerous NHL jobs in the video department, along with even more opportunities at other professional leagues and the college level, including roles such as video editor, film room technician, video assistant, video analyst, graphics operator, and assistant coach.
How can I learn the Catapult Thunder Platform?
SMWW's Hockey Video Performance Analysis With Catapult course is one of the most direct ways to get started, taught by Eddie Bishop, a Customer Success Specialist at Catapult Sports with deep, hands on experience supporting hockey teams at every level.
How can I get access to Catapult Thunder software on my own?
Catapult Thunder is a highly sought after and expensive tool generally reserved for professional teams and major college programs. SMWW gives students direct access to the platform as part of this course, so you can build hands on familiarity with the same software the pros use, something no other program offers in quite the same way.
About the SMWW Hockey Video Performance Analysis Course
Who teaches this course, and how is it delivered?
The course is led by Eddie Bishop of Catapult Sports over eight weeks, with weekly live interactive Zoom video chats that give students direct access to a genuine platform expert rather than a generic video editing tutorial.
What career paths does this course prepare students for?
Graduates are positioned for roles such as hockey video coordinator, performance analyst, scouting analyst, and analytics assistant across NHL, AHL, NCAA, and professional European hockey organizations.
Do I need prior video editing experience to take this course?
No prior experience is required. The course is built to teach the Catapult Thunder platform and hockey specific video workflows from the ground up.
Why does mastering Catapult matter for a hockey career?
Most teams train video staff internally once hired, which means walking in the door already fluent in Catapult gives you a real head start over other candidates competing for the same role.
What if I need one-on-one assistance?
SMWW staff are available by phone throughout the course for one on one help with coursework, live sessions, or career questions. Call 1 877 SMWW NOW in the United States and Canada, +44 0 871 288 4799 in the United Kingdom, or +1 503 445 7105 from anywhere else. Our offices are in Portland, Oregon, and London, England.
Do you have more questions?
Call the office and ask! 1-877-SMWW-Now in the US or Canada. In London at +44(0) 871 288 4799. Everywhere else at +1-503-445-7105