Sophie Murdock class of 23’, MVLA SC, logs into DarkHorse to review her profile wall (professional auto reel generated from several games). She instantly lights up as she sees four and half minutes of her best moments from her season in just 1-click. Sophie says, “DarkHorse helps me understand myself as a player better and automatically generates a professional highlight reel - this allows me to showcase my best to the top college soccer scouts!” DarkHorse, next-generation tech is made for players by former players and coaches solving the most requested need for youth soccer players and parents, 

THE PROBLEM OF HIGHLIGHT REEL CREATION PARENT – “I JUST GAVE UP”

Parents & players are insanely busy each week having several practices, intense high school studying, and managing a social life. In addition, with the birth of NIL (Name Image and Likeness), college recruitments are becoming more competitive and glamorized on social media. Months are dedicated to creating college recruitment highlight reels. DarkHorse surveyed nearly 100 athlete parents, all fumbling to become experts with the latest video technologies. Parents indicated editing takes in excess of 6+ hours per game multiplied by 20 games throughout a soccer season. These parents are also dependent on using multiple technologies to render their version of a professional reel. When adding all of time and stress it takes to create a reel, it becomes the most painful and time consuming task in youth soccer.

THE BENEFIT – ATHLETES POWERFUL TIME AND COST SAVINGS

DarkHorse provides a professional edit-free reel in one click. “When we learned we could help parents and players create a professional reel that’s shareable to multiple college coaches with the push of a button everything clicked.” As Steve Job’s said, “it’s a tool for the athlete’s heart. And when you can touch someone’s heart, that’s limitless.” - Billy Brush CEO.

THE SOLUTION – REVOLUTIONIZES HIGHLIGHT REEL CREATION AND SCOUTING EXPOSURE

The DarkHorse team spent years developing a breakthrough machine learning AI SaaS platform. After video of a game is uploaded, DarkHorse is so intelligent that it analyzes the video and ranks the players by position. And DarkHorse automatically classifies similar plays (passes, shots, steals) and renders a professional highlight reel easily shareable by the athlete to scouts.

In order to solve this problem, the DarkHorse team spent years interfacing with college scouts sythensizing what highlights are most important for making decisions on players in every position. DarkHorse has injected this intelligence inside providing the most powerful product for players seeking college soccer scouting. Scouts are begging for one system capable of aggregating, analyzing and displaying highlights and reels in a usable and simple to read format. DarkHorse sits at the hub of leading video technologies translating video into a player performance product colleges need.

In today’s world users are drawn to simple, fun, bold experiences and DarkHorse has created its own standard for youth soccer performance. The power it provides to the parent/player and scout is unmeasurable to any other technology in the space.

GET ATTENTION WITH DARKHORSE RECRUITMENT KIT

DarkHorse redefines what a player profile is and does it with RECRUITMENT KITS®. Now instead of just personal information, DarkHorse AUTOMATICALLY combines that information with a professional highlight reel and stats, in one simple package. Data is stored on the player profile, and is viewable plus shareable with whomever you choose. Scouts are begging for a powerful virtual scouting platform that’s simple, accurate, and understandable. Players can easily showcase their skills by leveraging the DarkHorse platform. Sign up and get scouted. DarkHorse takes care of the rest from Silicon Valley, California. It’s that simple.

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Youth Soccer Revolutionized

 The Richmond Kickers, the longest-running professional soccer club in the U.S., have once again raised the bar for innovation in player development. Fresh off their 2024 USL Academy Cup finals appearance and South Atlantic Division title win, which secured them an automatic bid to the USL Academy Finals this December, the Kickers have become the first professional club to integrate DarkHorse.AI’s cutting-edge video analysis technology with Beyond Pulse’s Smart Belts for their USL Academy team. This pioneering collaboration is set to redefine how player performance is analyzed and coached, setting a new standard for youth soccer.

Massive Time-Saving Performance Analysis:

 With DarkHorse.AI’s powerful technology, thousands of video clips are analyzed in seconds, rather than hours. When combined with Beyond Pulse’s physiological data, coaches gain a comprehensive view of player performance, unlocking deeper insights that lead to faster player growth and improved competitive readiness. This gives coaches more time to focus on team preparation and strategy instead of spending hours on video analysis.

 Advanced data and video insights are empowering the Kickers to elevate team performance both within the USL Academy and in preparation for future competitions. The integration offers a holistic approach, allowing coaches to make data-driven decisions that fine-tune player and team strategy.

Detailed data from each player enables coaches to design personalized training sessions, optimizing individual athlete development while ensuring health and well-being are prioritized. This tailored approach maximizes performance while minimizing burnout.

By closely tracking key metrics such as heart rate, distance covered, speed, and workload, the coaching staff can make informed decisions about recovery, injury prevention, and long-term player health. This ensures that player wellness is at the heart of the team’s success strategy.

Mika Elovaara, Richmond Kickers' Head Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development and Methodology, expressed his excitement about the partnership: “I’m thrilled to expand our collaboration with Beyond Pulse to our U20 USL Academy team. As we continue to set the standard for player development, trusted partners like Beyond Pulse are critical to our success. Their relentless innovation, coupled with DarkHorse.AI’s cutting-edge video analysis, ensures our players receive the best possible experience on and off the field.”

Billy Brush, CEO and Founder of DarkHorse.AI, shared: “As a former coach, I’ve seen firsthand how every player has a unique story. By combining physiological, technical, and video data, we can tell the whole story, enabling coaches to better support their players. Mika Elovaara’s dedication to player development is unmatched, and this decision cements his role as a leader in youth soccer. We’re excited to partner with the Kickers and Beyond Pulse, and we look forward to watching their success unfold at the USL Academy Finals this December.”

Matt Pell, CEO of Beyond Pulse, echoed this enthusiasm: “This partnership not only redefines how we monitor player performance but also showcases the Richmond Kickers’ commitment to cultivating talent. By joining forces with DarkHorse.AI and the Kickers' coaching staff, we’re pioneering personalized training and optimized player development. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of sports technology and helping players excel on and off the field.”

The integration of Beyond Pulse and DarkHorse.AI marks a major milestone in sports technology, transforming the way teams approach performance analysis and player development. The Richmond Kickers remain dedicated to staying at the forefront of innovation, ensuring their players have the best tools available for success and growth.

To learn more about this revolutionary integration, contact Billy Brush at billy@thedarkhorse.ai.

The Richmond Kickers are the longest continuously-operating professional soccer club in the U.S., committed to strengthening community connections by offering an authentic, joyful American soccer experience. For more information, visit 

DarkHorse.AI is the world’s largest patented AI sports network, transforming the way athletes create highlight reels, gain exposure, and leverage predictive analytics. Learn more at 

Beyond Pulse is a leader in wearable technology designed for athletes of all ages. Their mission is to inspire a lifelong love of activity while empowering coaches to improve training sessions with actionable data. Discover more at 

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Richmond Kickers USL Academy Team First to Implement DarkHorse.AI and Beyond Pulse Technical & Physiological Data Integration

New Integration: ChatGPT + DarkHorse AI = Faster, Smarter Outreach to College Coaches

We’re excited to announce a powerful new upgrade inside DarkHorse AI: full integration with ChatGPT / OpenAI.  Starting today, players can now auto-generate personalized, professional messages to college coaches in seconds. No more staring at a blank screen or struggling with what to say—our AI does the heavy lifting, while you stay in control. 

1. Write smarter, faster: Answer a few prompts and DarkHorse crafts a coach-ready email on your behalf

2. Sound like you—only better: Every message is tailored to your voice and your goals.

3. Win attention from your dream school: Combine powerful highlight reels, performance analytics, and now, expert-level communication—all in one place. 

This update is now live. Just log in, go to your College Dashboard, and start writing with AI.

 is redefining the athlete journey—combining ranked highlights, performance insights, and intelligent outreach to help you go further, faster.   DarkHorse AI

"Think Different. Train Smart. Get Discovered.  “Integrating ChatGPT into DarkHorse AI is a game-changer for every athlete. Now, players can instantly craft powerful messages to college coaches—saving time, reducing stress, and opening new doors to their dream schools. It’s all about giving our users an edge, on and off the field.”

30 June 2025 | 10 min read

30 June 2025 | 10 min read

30 June 2025 | 10 min read

30 June 2025 | 10 min read