When Mark Powell’s eldest child returned from a vacation in England back in 2016, he came with an unexpected announcement: he wanted to play rugby. “I just chuckled and told him, ‘Son, this is Texas. We play football here,’” Mark recalls. But after some quick Googling, the Powell family discovered a thriving youth rugby scene in the Houston area—and a new passion was born.
Those first few years were full of road trips, learning curves, and countless “What just happened?” moments as they familiarized themselves with the rules and nuances of the game. By the time Mark’s son entered high school, the family had rugby down—but a new challenge arose.
In 2019, the now-freshman declared he wanted to play collegiate rugby. “He was going to need game film,” Mark explains. Determined to support him, Mark started filming games from the sidelines with an iPhone. What began as a simple task for his son quickly evolved into a full-fledged livestreaming service for Houston’s youth sports community.
From iPhone to YoloBox
ver the years, Mark’s setup grew from a single iPhone to a sophisticated rig:
- YoloBox Pro for video aggregation, commentary, and graphics
- Canon Vixia HF G60 for high-quality camera capture
- Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro for stable connectivity
- YoloLiv Network Bonding for uninterrupted streaming
One of the biggest challenges Mark faced was maintaining stable bandwidth to stream in high resolution without dropped frames. “In the early days, 3–4 dropped feeds per game was the norm,” he says. That’s when YoloCast Network Bonding became a game-changer.
Why YoloLiv Network Bonding Made the Difference
With YoloLiv bonding, Mark now combines three cellular connections:
- AT&T via Netgear Nighthawk M6 (ethernet)
- Verizon hotspot (Wi-Fi)
- T-Mobile internal SIM on the YoloBox
This triple-bonded setup routinely delivers upload speeds exceeding 50 Mbps—far above the ~8 Mbps needed for a 1080p HD livestream. The result?
- Zero lost frames during tournaments lasting 10–11 hours
- Stable, high-quality streams for parents and grandparents who can’t attend in person
- A professional-grade livestreaming service that’s become the go-to for youth sports in the Houston area
“YoloLiv‘s bonding has been truly incredible and is absolutely the key to the success of my livestreaming service,” Mark shares.
Turning Passion into Community Impact
What started as a father’s effort to support his son has grown into a community resource, connecting families and fans through livestreamed games and tournaments. Through it all, YoloLiv Network Bonding has ensured that every try, tackle, and touchdown reaches viewers reliably—no matter where they are.
Mark’s story is a perfect example of how the right technology can transform a personal project into a professional service, enhancing the experience for both the streamer and the audience. Thanks to YoloLiv Network Bonding, high-quality livestreaming is no longer a dream—it’s a reality, even on the move, on the sidelines, or at the toughest rugby matches.
We sincerely thank Mark Powell for sharing his YoloLiv Network Bonding experience and inspiring other livestreamers to take their setups to the next level.
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Hailey, a Customer Success Specialist at Yololiv, she brings immense enthusiasm to assisting users in understanding the various features of YoloCast and resolving any usage-related issues they may encounter. Alongside her support efforts, she also curates articles sharing tips, troubleshooting advice, and other helpful insights to enhance users’ experience with YoloCast.
