Whitney Barnes

In April, the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its collaboration with SkyCoach as the official replay review provider for football, commencing with the 2024 season.A news release from the HAAC says, “SkyCoach, renowned for its sideline and officials replay solutions across various levels of play, including high schools, colleges and the CFL (Canadian Football League), brings cutting-edge technology to empower referees and offer coaches the opportunity to challenge calls within the conference.”Also included in the release, “The partnership between the Heart of America Athletic Conference and SkyCoach signifies a collaborative effort to uphold the integrity of the game, while embracing technological advancements that enhance the overall football experience.”At the end of the release, it says, “Over the next few months, conference leadership will review the implementation, with the desire to have access to as many plays or situations as deemed appropriate.”The time is upon us for the unveiling of the new procedures, and new HAAC Commissioner Nik Rule is excited.