Abstract:
In the world of sports, keeping accurate and meaningful statistics is crucial for success. Coaches
rely on this information to make important decisions. As a former member of the Ball State
University varsity men’s volleyball team, I noticed that the statistic tracking methods used by our
coaches was outdated and error-prone. Therefore, I was motivated to create a new and improved
software that would greatly improve upon the prior methods. This software project was the
creation of PracStat – a voice activated stat-tracking software system designed specifically for
the Ball State men’s volleyball program. As the project manager in charge of PracStat, it was my
job to drive the project from inception to completion and to lead the team throughout the entire
software development life cycle.
