Timely Information for Takedown Scoring and Stats Users
$199 iPads
iPads for sale, recent model, good price and specs.
Today we receive a promotional email about $199 iPads from one of our personal favorites — Costco. We wondered if Amazon was fire-selling iPads, too. Sure enough they are.
Both companies (and probably other retailers) are offering the 64 GB 9th gen iPad for $199 + applicable taxes. If you’re looking to expand your inventory of Takedown iPads, this is a great opportunity to get a reasonably new iPad at a good price.
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Note: we are not affiliates of companies mentioned herein and do not receive any compensation for this post. This is purely a public service announcement.
Budgeting for Next Season
Plan and budget for these items to get more value out of your Takedown investment.
With the scholastic season in the rear view mirror, many teams are already planning for next season. Here are some investments to consider.
External Camera
A game-changer for video. Read about our experience here.
Cost: $100 - $500
Camera Mount
Whether you use the iPad or an external camera for video recording, some sort of stablizing mount is very helpful. Choices include a tripod, monopod and/or a table stand. See examples. Good selection on Amazon.
Cost: $50-$100
External Battery
A life-saver when your iPad’s battery is running low. See example. Great selection on Amazon.
Cost: $50+
Apple AV Adapter
Easiest and cheapest way to use Takedown’s Scoreboard feature. Available for Lightning and USB-C iPad connectors. Don’t forget to get an HDMI cable — Amazon is a good source.
Cost: $50 - $70 for adapter, $10-$20 for HDMI cable
iPad
Upgrade or add another iPad to your Takedown deployment. Amazon and eBay are good sources for used iPads.
Cost: $200 +
Protective iPad Cover
If you drop an unprotected iPad from shoulder height onto a solid floor, the screen will likely crack or worse. A folio cover is cheap insurance. Find a new one on Amazon or eBay.
Cost: $20
Video Subscription
Add a video subscription to your Takedown scoring subscription and reap the benefits of an efficient video workflow.
Cost: $150 annually
Digital Display
For Takedown’s Scoreboard feature, you need an HDMI-equipped display. Schools typically have an inventory of these displays and your school’s gym might already have a compatible wall-mounted display.
Cost: $125 and up, depending on display size.
Bluetooth Scale
Use Takedown’s free paperless, wireless weight recording feature to conveniently track athlete progress toward their weight objective. Takedown is compatible with the Befour PS-6615 scale.
Cost: $700 for scale
LevelChanger Presents at California Coaches Clinic
Fresno State wrestling head coach Troy Steiner invited us to the California Coaches Clinic. Here’s what we talked about.
Invited to present at the California Wrestling Coaches Clinic in Fresno this past weekend. Here’s what we talked about.