Brainstorming Notes:
- I am interested in how AI is affecting sports in general.
- How can AI help athletes perform better?
- How can AI help athletes prevent injuries and have longer careers?
- Is AI benefitting sports journalists?
Possible Topics:
- Injury prevention for high school athletes
- Diet optimization for athletes
- How coaches can use AI to schedule training
- Use of AI in scouting potential prospects
- Using AI to automatically record statistics
Articles:
Woods, B. (2023, December 9). From head to heart to diet, AI is learning to make a map of elite athletes’ bodies. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/09/amazon-microsoft-ai-is-training-olympians-and-nfl-players.html
WHOOP. (2023, September 27). Meet WHOOP Coach: the most personalized AI-Powered Performance coach [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rZ2-S-MUVA
Carey, M. (2024, July 10). Cristiano Ronaldo and the importance of controlling your heart rate at crucial moments. The Athletic. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5616081/2024/07/04/cristiano-ronaldo-heart-rate/?searchResultPosition=6
First Draft:
Title : Train Smart, Play Hard
Prompt:#1: Rewrite this PSA for a 14 year old high school athlete who is interested in maximizing his basketball performance
Result:
AI isn’t just for video games—it’s changing high school basketball too! AI tech can help you train smarter, improve your performance, and avoid injuries by tracking your stats and progress. You don’t have to wait until college to level up your game. Wearable devices and AI apps can show you how to improve your shooting, speed, and overall technique, so you can stay ahead of the competition. The pros are already using it, so why not you? Train smarter, play harder, and start building your future on and off the court!
#2: Now rewrite the same PSA for a college player hoping to get drafted into the NBA
Result:
AI isn’t just for video games—it’s revolutionizing basketball at all levels, including yours. AI technology is helping elite athletes train smarter, track performance, and stay injury-free. If you’re serious about making it to the NBA, now’s the time to take advantage of these tools. Wearable devices and AI apps can help you analyze your stats, fine-tune your technique, and optimize your training so you can elevate your game and stay ahead of the competition. The pros are already using it—start using AI to get that edge and show scouts you’re ready for the next level.
Reflection:
At first, I knew my PSA would be related to sports because that is where I have the most knowledge and interest. I wanted it to be aimed towards younger athletes because I knew that professionals were already taking advantage of things like the WHOOP watch and other AI tools. The most important idea for me would be preventing injuries because its become a huge issue in amateur sports recently. Kids are playing much more frequently and their careers are getting cut short. Obviously getting an injury as a pro is very difficult but they are at least being paid, usually very high salaries, while high schoolers are not and might have to live with their injuries for life without ever getting any compensation. For that reason I targeted my PSA to college and high school players because they need to think about their lives after sports and prevent chronic injuries.
For the first rewrite I wanted it to feel more personal and relatable, as if a peer or coach is speaking. I think it was successful because it does sound more informal and easy to understand. This version assumes the reader may be less familiar with AI or might even be unsure about using it in training. It might lead to an athlete convincing a coach or parent to implement AI tools into their sports training.
The second rewrite was more focused on elite athletes that are serious about becoming professionals. Its basically telling kids that if they aren’t taking advantage of AI in their training, they are hurting their chances at getting seen by pro teams. At this level, athletes need any edge they can get. It does a good job of making that point and persuading people to do everything they can to get ahead.
Final PSA:
Title: Elevate Your Game with AI
Key Question:
How can young athletes train smarter and stay ahead of the competition?
PSA:
AI isn’t just for video games, It’s transforming high school sports! AI technology is helping varsity athletes like you train smarter and stay healthier by tracking performance and reducing the risks of injury. Don’t wait for college to step up your game. Wearable devices and AI apps can help you monitor your stats, improve your technique, and stay one step ahead. The pros are already using it, so why not start now? Train smart, play hard, and take control of your future on and off the field!
Call to action:
If you want to get closer to reaching your pro dreams, then taking advantage of AI tools is a no brainer!
References:
Carey, M. (2024, July 10). Cristiano Ronaldo and the importance of controlling your heart rate at crucial moments. The Athletic. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5616081/2024/07/04/cristiano-ronaldo-heart-rate/?searchResultPosition=6
WHOOP. (2023, September 27). Meet WHOOP Coach: the most personalized AI-Powered Performance coach [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rZ2-S-MUVA
Woods, B. (2023, December 9). From head to heart to diet, AI is learning to make a map of elite athletes’ bodies. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/09/amazon-microsoft-ai-is-training-olympians-and-nfl-players.html
