Motion Analysis
In 2005, Dolphin Systems founder Gary Holstein was named Dartfish USA Archery Head of Sport. In addition to more than two decades of Information Technology experience, Mr. Holstein is a USA Archery Certified Level 4 National Coach. This combination of technical and coaching expertise places Dolphin Systems in a unique position to help athletic departments and coaches design and implement video analysis systems tailored to their programs.
Drawing on both high‑level coaching experience and deep technical knowledge, Dolphin Systems works with organizations to plan, deploy, and refine motion analysis workflows that support consistent, data‑driven training. Systems are designed to be practical, repeatable, and aligned with the realities of daily coaching and athlete development.
Dartfish Technology Background
In 1997, after extensive research in image and video processing, SimulCamTM technology was created and developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland. Following strong interest from broadcasters and sports audiences, five international business and IT specialists founded Dartfish (then InMotion Technologies Ltd.) in 1998 to commercially develop SimulCamTM and related digital imaging applications.
Dartfish quickly became known for innovative digital image enhancements in sports broadcasting. SimulCamTM was followed by StroMotionTM, launched in 2001, further expanding the range of visual analysis tools available to coaches and broadcasters.
Based on this technological foundation, Dartfish expanded into interactive Internet content and advanced sport training applications. Today, Dartfish technologies and know‑how are widely recognized for exclusive broadcast footage and breakthrough training tools used in sports, education, healthcare, and more. Dartfish headquarters are in Fribourg, Switzerland, with offices in Atlanta, Sophia‑Antipolis, Sydney, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Why Use Video Analysis
Elite athletes still train with the same dedication as in the past—hours of repetition, early‑morning sessions, and disciplined practice. However, modern training increasingly relies on technology to gain a competitive edge. Tools such as advanced swimsuits, real‑time feedback devices, and high‑speed video analysis provide insights that are difficult or impossible to obtain through observation alone.
Dartfish training software is used by athletes in more than 20 countries and across numerous Olympic sports. According to the United States Olympic Committee and veteran sports technologist Mike Leigh, “There are about half a dozen similar programs. But none works better than Dartfish.”
Beyond individual athletic performance, video analysis has proven value in team sports, education, healthcare, behavioral skills training, and broadcast applications. Properly implemented, it becomes a core tool for feedback, communication, and long‑term development.
Presentations
USA Archery High Performance Coach PowerPoint Presentation, USOTC, Colorado Springs, September 2006
USA Archery Coach Training PowerPoint Presentation, USOTC, Chula Vista, November 2006
Motion Analysis Overview
Presentation/VideoAnalysisNov2006.ppt
- Video‑based motion analysis for sports and training
- Blend of IT expertise and high‑level coaching experience
- Design and implementation of Dartfish‑based systems
- Custom workflows for athletic departments and coaches
- Support for individual and team sport applications
- Applications in education, healthcare, and behavior skills
- Access to proven tools such as SimulCamTM and StroMotionTM
- Presentation resources for coach education and development
Structured motion analysis — where coaching experience and technology meet to improve performance.