Penn State softball head coach Clarisa Crowell announced the hiring of James McIntyre as the program’s director of operations and player development on June 27, 2022.
McIntyre will be responsible for compiling scouting videos for game preparation, assisting with a variety of technologies such as Rapsodo, Blast Motion and Yakkertech, and he will also take lead on the team’s video operation. In addition, he will manage team communication, serve as a liaison with compliance, equipment and support staff, coordinate team and coach’s meetings, and assist in budget management.
McIntyre spent the last year and a half as the Olympic video athletics assistant at the University of Alabama. In his role, he compiled scouting video for the softball program, using the Dartfish video system. He also created opponent scouting reports both offensively and defensively. He also assisted the women’s soccer program in its operations, including travel planning.
Prior to Alabama, McIntyre worked as a video associate for the Los Angeles Dodgers Single A team where he charted live games, assisted in bullpen sessions and created player highlight videos. He also spent time working for Sports Information Solutions as a baseball analytics video scout.
McIntyre graduated with his degree in sports administration from Ball State in 2018.
McIntyre will be responsible for compiling scouting videos for game preparation, assisting with a variety of technologies such as Rapsodo, Blast Motion and Yakkertech, and he will also take lead on the team’s video operation. In addition, he will manage team communication, serve as a liaison with compliance, equipment and support staff, coordinate team and coach’s meetings, and assist in budget management.
McIntyre spent the last year and a half as the Olympic video athletics assistant at the University of Alabama. In his role, he compiled scouting video for the softball program, using the Dartfish video system. He also created opponent scouting reports both offensively and defensively. He also assisted the women’s soccer program in its operations, including travel planning.
Prior to Alabama, McIntyre worked as a video associate for the Los Angeles Dodgers Single A team where he charted live games, assisted in bullpen sessions and created player highlight videos. He also spent time working for Sports Information Solutions as a baseball analytics video scout.
McIntyre graduated with his degree in sports administration from Ball State in 2018.