Student Highlight: Sam Albornoz
Fourth semester MIAGE student Sam Albornoz has always loved soccer, and he is literally changing the game with Inside Coach. As co-founder and business developer, Sam is helping Inside Coach build and sell the world's "smartest soccer ball trainer." Their innovative ball design has built-in technology to monitor multiple variables of play. Players track their progress from a mobile app and receive real-time coaching tips to improve their skills.
In addition to his marketing work, Sam has been working with American and English developers to design the wireframe and build the application to which the the soccer ball's data is transmitted. He's also collaborated with Inside Coach's engineer to create timelines for the development of the hardware going inside the soccer ball. Additionally, Sam has been a crucial part of finding sourcing for the product overseas.
Inside Coach launched a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year which raised over $32,000. This will help them market the product and obtain additional funding to further develop the equipment.
Watch the Kickstarter video to learn more about the product and how you can support Sam and Inside Coach. Congratulations Sam, and best of luck!
Media Coverage:
Digitaltrends.com, Gizmag.com, Slashgear.com, Fox13