EventBeacon vs Next Call Up

EventBeacon is redefining how college coaches evaluate student-athletes at events. Powered by SportsRecruits — the platform that hosts hundreds of thousands of student-athlete profiles — you’ll have easy access to all the athlete information you’ll need for your recruiting season. Access event schedules and evaluate athletes right from your phone or tablet. After the event, simply export your evaluations, including comprehensive athlete data, for your CRM. Never lose your notes in the margins of a paper book again. Why EventBeacon? • Get access to complete rosters and comprehensive student-athlete athletic and academic information • Easily see which student-athletes are interested in your collegiate program, which team they’re on, and their schedule at the event • See the event schedule and team rosters before the event to maximize your time on the sideline • Take notes on student-athletes and share them with your coaching staff. The other coaches in your program will be able to see the notes you’ve taken on student-athletes, and vice versa • Evaluate student-athletes based on their athletic skills to help determine whether that student-athlete is a fit for your program • Follow and build a list of student-athlete profiles to refer to later in your recruiting process. • Add student-athletes to and organize your program's priority-tiered Watchlist to easily build the most optimized onsite schedule • Export your notes, star ratings, and follows for your CRM, including the athletic, academic, and contact information for each student-athlete. • Build your own workflow with customizable tags that help you sort and organize potential recruits throughout the season. No wifi or cell service? No problem! EventBeacon lets you choose which events you would like to save for offline use.

The Next Call Up is the easiest way to capture, share, and discover athlete highlight videos. Whether you’re a parent recording big plays, a player building your identity, or a coach following rising talent, Next Call Up puts the entire sports journey in one place. Record and upload highlight videos in seconds, build detailed player profiles, follow your favorite athletes, and engage with a community built for youth sports. Stay connected through comments, reactions, and personalized feeds tailored to what matters most — real moments on the field. Your athlete’s story deserves a spotlight. Next Call Up makes it simple, fast, and fun to share every step. Key Features Capture & Share Highlights • Record or upload videos directly from your device • Add titles, hashtags, and sports categories • Share big plays with teammates, family, and fans Player Profiles for Every Athlete • Build a full player profile with photos, bio, and stats • Organize all highlight videos in one place • Perfect for tracking development and showcasing talent Personalized Sports Feed • Scroll through real highlights from real athletes • Discover trending players and new talent • Follow athletes, parents, and supporters across sports Engage With the Community • Leave comments, reactions, and “Call Up” support • Get notified when someone follows or interacts with your content • Mention players and use hashtags to boost visibility Safe & Secure • Parent and guardian roles for youth athletes • Privacy settings for player profiles • Report, block, or restrict content to keep the community positive