Fiveyard

Fiveyard is a cloud-based analytics platform for American football. It provides tools for event-based data capture, statistics, and strategic insights. It enables coaches, scouts, media, and researchers to collect play-by-play data, track players, and generate reports.

Fiveyard was founded by a group of data scientists and football coaches to address the lack of accessible, standardized data in the sport. The service launched publicly in 2020 with core modules for data entry, analytics dashboards, and reporting. The platform emphasizes interoperability with video footage and existing scouting workflows.

It offers real-time and post-game data capture, custom metrics, team-level and player-level analytics, injury and lineup tracking, exportable data formats, and a REST API for third-party integration. It includes role-based access controls, data governance tools, and support for leagues and media partners to publish insights.

Fiveyard has been adopted by a range of amateur, collegiate, and semi-professional programs, as well as local media outlets for game-day coverage. Critics note the value of standardized data but raise questions about cost, data ownership, and the learning curve for smaller programs. The platform continues to expand with additional analytics modules and integrations.