Reel Football Stories

This episode is Part Two of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Tom Ciskowski, retired NFL scout who previously worked for the Dallas Cowboys. With the 2025 NFL Draft set to begin, Tom shares what it took to prepare for the big event and what his experience was like during the draft. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coachi...

This episode is Part One of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Tom Ciskowski, retired NFL scout who previously worked for the Dallas Cowboys. With the 2025 NFL Draft set to begin, Tom shares what it took to prepare for the big event and what his experience was like during the draft. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coachi...

This episode is Part Two of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Tom Ciskowski, retired NFL scout who previously worked for the Dallas Cowboys. They discuss his experience with the Dallas Cowboys and how his responsibilities would evolve as the season progressed, Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster th...

This episode is Part One of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Tom Ciskowski, retired NFL scout who previously worked for the Dallas Cowboys. They discuss his experience with the Dallas Cowboys and how his responsibilities would evolve as the season progressed, Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster th...

This episode is Part Two of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Sam Cromley, Assistant Video Director with the Dallas Cowboys. They discuss modern day film techniques and processes in the NFL and how things have changed from the days of reel-to-reel film to modern digital systems. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching...

This episode is Part One of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Sam Cromley, Assistant Video Director with the Dallas Cowboys. They discuss modern day film techniques and processes in the NFL and how things have changed from the days of reel-to-reel film to modern digital systems. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching...

This episode will be Part Two of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Ted Ellickson, Director of Customer Success with Catapult Sports. They explore the evolution of video technology in football, from reel-to-reel film to modern digital systems. Ted shares his journey through decades of innovation, highlighting how tools like Catapult have revolutionized coaching and player development. Whether...

This episode will be Part One of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Ted Ellickson, Director of Customer Success with Catapult Sports. They explore the evolution of video technology in football, from reel-to-reel film to modern digital systems. Ted shares his journey through decades of innovation, highlighting how tools like Catapult have revolutionized coaching and player development. Whether...

This episode will be Part Two of a two-part interview. Robert's guests are Bob McCartney from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Mike Dougherty, who had a 37-year career with the Eagles. They share stories about the original video directors in the NFL, discussing their impact on the game, and their fascinating history behind the scenes. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has t...

This episode will be Part One of a two-part interview. Robert's guests are Bob McCartney from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Mike Dougherty, who had a 37-year career with the Eagles. They share stories about the original video directors in the NFL, discussing their impact on the game, and their fascinating history behind the scenes. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has t...

Robert Blackwell interviews Jamie Hepner, Director of Sports Science at Catapult. They discuss how Catapult is able to gather so much data with the technology they have, the types of data they're able to obtain, and how the data helps players and coaches make the best decisions on and off the field. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make b...

This episode Part Two of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Bob White, President and Chief Revenue Officer at 8K Solutions. In this episode, they discuss the modern day NFL and College Football experience, and the future of video camera technology. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever. Trus...

This episode will be Part One of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Bob White, President and Chief Revenue Officer at 8K Solutions. In this episode, they discuss video camera technology and how different sporting organizations utilize the latest technology. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than e...

Robert's guests are Bob McCartney, Mike Perkins, and Mike Dougherty … They share their experiences with being a part of the NFL Draft, dating back to the early 70s, and they discuss the transformation that the NFL Draft has gone through to meet the needs of the modern day NFL. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decision...

This episode is Part Two of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Jimmy Dee, the recently retired Video Director for the New England Patriots. Jimmy Dee has been with the organization since 1994, and in this episode, he shares his final thoughts over his 30-year career in the NFL. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching de...

This episode will be Part One of a two-part interview. Robert's guest is Jimmy Dee, the recently retired Video Director for the New England Patriots. Jimmy Dee has been with the organization since 1994, and in this episode, he shares his stories and insights over his 30-year career with the New England Patriots. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you n...

This episode is Part Two of a two-part interview. Robert's guests are Dave Levy, who spent 38 years with the Steelers and Buccaneers, and Mike Dougherty, who had a 37-year career with the Eagles. In this episode, Robert, Dave, and Doc will continue their discussion of the NFL Combine, it's origins and its metamorphosis into what it is today. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Cat...

This episode will be Part One of a two-part interview. Robert's guests are Dave Levy, who spent 38 years with the Steelers and Buccaneers, and Mike Dougherty, who had a 37-year career with the Eagles. They will talk about the origin of the NFL Combine, from the early years to the made-for-TV event it is today. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you nee...

In this episode, Robert's guests are Bob McCartney, in his 52nd year with the Pittsburgh Steelers working in the Steelers Coaching Film and Video Department, and Jimmy Dee the current Video Director for the New England Patriots in his 30th year. The group will explore their unique experiences in attending the Super Bowl, going back as early as the 70s, and they will discuss the differences and tra...

In this episode, Robert's guests are Bob McCartney, in his 52nd year with the Pittsburgh Steelers working in the Steelers Coaching Film and Video Department, and Jimmy Dee, the current Video Director for the New England Patriots in his 30th year.  The Group will discuss and explore their different experiences navigating the NFL Playoffs from the Wildcard game through the Super Bowl.   Whether your...

In this episode, Robert's guest is the Vice President of Marketing for Catapult, Mike Kratochwill. They talk about the origins of Catapult, what led the company to where it is today, covering over 40 sports around the world, and how they capture impactful data that allows coaches to make important decisions for their teams. Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the tech...

In this episode, Robert's guest is his longtime friend and former wrestling producer, Keith Mitchell. They talk about what things were like when he started working as a wrestling producer in the 80s and how much things have changed over his 40 year career.   Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make better coaching decisions faster than ever....

In this episode, Robert's guest is his longtime friend and former wrestling producer, Keith Mitchell. They talk about Keith's origins, going all the way back to when he was pursuing a career in the Forestry Industry in college, and what led to him ending up with a career as a Wrestling Producer.   Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to make bet...

In this episode, Robert's guests are Bob McCartney, long-time Film and Video Director with the Steelers and Mike Dougherty, a retired Film and Video Director with the Eagles. The group will discuss where the money in the NFL comes from and how free agency has changed the way teams operate as a whole.   Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you need to mak...

In this episode, Robert's guests are Bob McCartney, long-time Film and Video Director with the Steelers and Mike Dougherty, a retired Film and Video Director with the Eagles. The group will discuss current NFL head coach hiring practices and how the expectations teams have today differ greatly from years ago.   Whether your team plays Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, Catapult has the technology you ne...