My personal projects offer a window into my passions and interests, showcasing the work I’ve pursued over the years. AI and mathematics have always been constants in my journey, fueling my curiosity and driving many of these endeavors. Personally and professionally, I have worked with a broad range of technologies, gaining diverse skills.
KNTCS: Revolutionizing Sideline Involvement in Youth Lacrosse
KNTCS (pronounced Kinetics) is a game-changing app born from a passion for enhancing the lacrosse experience for athletes, coaches, and families. At its core, KNTCS is about bringing Knowledge, Training, Community, and Stats together to drive performance and create deeper involvement in the game. Here's a link to it: https://kntcs.live
I developed the app was with a group of dads that wanted to get more involved in their kids' lacrosse experience, while also providing valuable insights to coaches to improve team performance. What started as one dad struggling to capture stats on a handwritten sheet soon grew into a team effort, with multiple dads (and even sidelined players) helping to track stats via shared spreadsheets and early phone apps. As our tools evolved, the KNTCS app emerged, providing a powerful platform for live game feedback and performance insights.
Over time, we realized the real magic of the app wasn’t just in capturing stats — it was in the live feedback it provided to coaches on the sidelines. The ability to track and display real-time performance data gives coaches an edge by helping them identify in-game opportunities for improvement. Whether it’s seeing that the shot percentage is low and focusing on positioning for higher-value shots, or recognizing that time of possession is too short and adjusting strategies to protect the ball, KNTCS helps coaches make data-driven decisions during the game.
The results were remarkable. Our team went from being a middle-of-the-pack Division 2 team to winning two consecutive Division 2 championships. We then moved to Division 1, where we went 17-4 and competed in the Division 1 championship game — all thanks to the insights provided by the KNTCS app.
We understand that some parents may hesitate to get involved due to concerns about not understanding the game fully or making mistakes. At KNTCS, we believe that directional data is what matters most. You don’t need to be a lacrosse expert to make a difference on the sidelines. The key is providing trending information to coaches during the game. The exact accuracy isn’t critical; it’s the direction and trends that provide value in real time. Any discrepancies can always be verified post-game using video services like Hudl.
KNTCS is currently being used by a select group of beta clients as we prepare for the upcoming lacrosse season. I’m actively working on adding new features to make the app even more powerful. Contact me if you would like to participate in the beta!
Technologies: JavaScript, Preact, Vite, Node.js, MySQL.
