Basketball Video Performance Analysis With Synergy FAQ

Learning Synergy for Basketball Video Analysis

What is digital video editing, and how does it apply to basketball?

Digital video editing is the process of taking in game footage and breaking it down, or cutting it, into play by play reels that scouts, coaches, and team staff use to evaluate players. Platforms such as Synergy give coaching staffs the ability to review specific plays and players across college basketball, professional basketball, and international leagues in one place.

Is Synergy widely used in the NBA?

Yes. Synergy is used by all thirty NBA teams, as well as the large majority of NCAA Division One basketball programs. Having hands on Synergy experience on a resume is a meaningful differentiator when applying for basketball operations roles.

Will I get access to Synergy in the course?

Yes. The course provides direct access to the Synergy platform, where students learn to build highlight reels, mark and tag plays, and understand how NBA front offices use video internally.

Can learning Synergy help me get a job in basketball?

It can meaningfully improve your competitiveness as a candidate. Nearly every United States college program and every NBA team relies on Synergy, but individual access to the platform is otherwise difficult and expensive to obtain, which is exactly why this course exists as a practical entry point.

Who in the NBA got their start working in the video room?

Several current NBA executives and coaches began their careers in team video departments. Examples include Sam Presti, General Manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who started as a video assistant, Ryan McDonough, former GM of the Phoenix Suns, who began as a Special Video Assistant, and Erik Spoelstra, Head Coach of the Miami Heat, who started as a video coordinator with the Boston Celtics.

What does a basketball video coordinator actually do?

A video coordinator manages all video related tasks for a team, including setting up cameras for games and practices, delivering rapid film breakdowns to the head coach, supporting recruiting visits, and providing ongoing analysis to the coaching staff. It is a role that offers close exposure to how a basketball organization operates day to day, which is part of why so many NBA executives got their start there.

Can Synergy be used for international basketball?

Yes. Synergy includes footage from international competitions, including European leagues, and has been used to scout international players such as Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nicolas Batum.

About the SMWW Basketball Video Performance Analysis Course

Who teaches the Basketball Video Performance Analysis course?

The course is led by James Kerti, a Synergy Sports expert and scout, who guides students through hands on training on the same platform used by every NBA and WNBA team. Getting direct instruction from someone who works with Synergy professionally, rather than a generic tutorial, is a big part of the course's value.

Is prior video editing experience required to take this course?

No prior video editing experience is required. The course is designed to teach the Synergy platform and digital video editing fundamentals from the ground up, which makes it accessible to students who are new to video work but serious about breaking into basketball operations.

What career paths does this course prepare students for?

Graduates are positioned for roles such as NBA or WNBA video coordinator, NCAA video and recruiting assistant, basketball scouting and analytics support, and player development video specialist, all roles where Synergy proficiency is considered a genuine hiring advantage.

What if I need one-on-one assistance?

SMWW staff are available by phone throughout the course for one on one help with coursework, live sessions, or career questions. Call 1 877 SMWW NOW in the United States and Canada, +44 0 871 288 4799 in the United Kingdom, or +1 503 445 7105 from anywhere else. Our offices are in Portland, Oregon, and London, England.

Do you have more questions?

You can reach SMWW directly by phone. Call 1 877 SMWW NOW in the United States or Canada, call +44 0 871 288 4799 in the United Kingdom, or call +1 503 445 7105 from anywhere else in the world.

Testimonials:

Eric Sobelman

This course was unbelievable! The Chats were so informative and really helped me! The edits that I am now able to make are going to change my career! Thank you SMWW! Go Synergy!!!

Jareed Askew

The video editing course with Synergy allowed me to gain access to a very important technology that is used throughout the basketball world. I learned how to put together Player personnel, and opponent scouting edits. I also learned what a string is and how NBA teams use it. I believe this course will be very helpful for my career as I now know how to use one of the most used technologies in the industry which a lot of people can not get access to unless they work/worked for a professional team or college team.