San Dieguito Academy (San Diego, CA)
For two years running, Head Coach Kyle Allen had stalled at the semifinals, unable to reach the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship. He admitted he had never integrated data into his coaching strategy, making it difficult to keep measurable metrics top-of-mind.
STATDOG's Impact:
Knowledge is Power
Coach Allen’s breakthrough came this season by utilizing STATDOG and fully engaging his parent volunteers. The result was a dramatic shift:
Result:
SDA finished the season 18-3.
Key Achievement:
They defeated five Division I teams.
Championship:
They secured the San Diego CIF Division II Championship.
This was achieved with the same players and facing tougher opponents as the previous year, demonstrating that a data-driven approach provided the critical edge.
Empowering the Stat-Taking Ecosystem
The parents at SDA reported using STATDOG was easier and more accurate than the paper stat book or any other stat app. Critically, the ease of the Stat Pack experience allowed them to move away from the stat table, stand on the sideline, enjoy the game, and even spot for each other—making stat-taking a fun and integrated experience.
Coach Allen’s Takeaway
STATDOG empowered Coach Allen to use instant game data as a key coaching tool he never had before, enabling him to “control the narrative of the game.”
Kyle Allen
Head Coach, San Dieguito Academy
2025 CIF San Diego Champion
2025 USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year
When asked if he expected to finish 18-3 and win the championship, Coach Allen responded: “No! I thought it would be a miracle if we even made it to the championship! STATDOG absolutely contributed to improving player and team performance... It was the key coaching tool that helped me control the narrative of the game. I am grateful to our parents who used STATDOG to capture that data!"
Coach Allen was recognized by USA Lacrosse and his peers as San Diego Coach of the Year, underscoring the success of his new data-first strategy.