# Hockey Coaching Tablets Apple is Partnering with the NHL to Provide Coach iPads By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-ipads References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/14/15298238/apple-ipad-pro-nhl-coaches-bench) & [apnews](https://apnews.com/0d760ab34e3740148ee0e1efe889b0d0/APNewsBreak:-NHL-adding-iPads-on-benches-for-playoffs) Even the most casual sports fan is likely aware of the sea change that analytics have brought about in the various athletic pursuits, and the NHL is no outlier -- that's part of why the league has recently partnered with [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-sports) to provide coach [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooperative-stream-viewing) for each team's coaching staff. With the 2017 NHL playoffs currently underway, the league and the tech giant aren't wasting any time; they've already equipped each of the 16 playoff teams with [iPad Pro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-design-miami) tablets. Moneyball, both the film and the actual strategy itself, showed the world the massive impact that analytically driven decisions can make on a professional sports team. High-level sports are all about efficiency, and quick access to data is part of that process. The NHL's coach iPads add convenience behind the bench, giving teams a better chance at making the right choices in the clutch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sports Analytics:** The partnership between Apple and the NHL highlights the growing trend of using data analytics in sports to make more informed decisions. - **Mobile Technology in Sports:** The introduction of coach iPads by Apple presents an opportunity for mobile technology to revolutionize coaching methods in various sports leagues. - **Real-time Data Access:** The integration of iPads for coaching staff allows for immediate access to real-time data, enhancing decision-making during games. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Technology:** The partnership between Apple and the NHL indicates potential growth opportunities for companies involved in developing sports analytics platforms and mobile coaching tools. - **Professional Sports Leagues:** The adoption of coach iPads by the NHL suggests other professional sports leagues could explore similar technological advancements to improve team performance and decision-making. - **Technology Integrators:** The implementation of iPad Pro tablets by Apple in the NHL presents an opportunity for technology integrators to collaborate with sports organizations and provide customized solutions for real-time data access and analysis. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Betting-Ready Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-sports.md) - [Active Wearable Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-wearable-tech.md) - [Premium Hockey Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-4.md) - [Performance-Tracking Skate Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-skate-sensors.md) - [Youth Sports Analysis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamechanger-film-room.md) - [Operations-Enhancing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-and-microsoft.md) - [Athletic Coach Organizational Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propulze.md) - [Immersive Sports Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-streaming-apps.md) - [Intelligent Hockey Player Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearmind-helmet.md)