[Boltman]

Originally Posted by The Doctor

I'm wondering what types of data you will be collecting on other teams during scouting. I'm not super experienced in it and would like to get an idea of what everyone wants to know about each other, in the hope that it will benefit anyone who reads this.

I'm more interested in data points that can be expressed as variables in a database. Stuff like "strategy" is far too broad, in order for a computer to parse it, it would be better to list specific yes/no questions like "can you shoot in the high goal?".

We stated scouting last year and it made a huge difference.

What we like to track is past performance (current year ) and (previous years) both indicate "Class" and expectations.

Then we look at Min and Max score range for current year matches

Then we look at how they achieve max score. What they do best.

Then on ground visuals and interviews exchanging info ahead of matches.

Its good to have a convincing captain to help orchestrate strategy each match based on collected tendencies. That can elevate game results.

I personally think to many data points is unnecessary to do effective scouting. So we try to keep it simple and relevant.