STATSports APEX Athlete Series GPS Soccer Activity Tracker Stat Sports Football Performance Vest Wearable Technology Adult Small + Academy Access

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So, with all the options on the market, we wanted to take a moment to break down how Playermaker’s trackers compare with some of the most popular tracking systems out there: the GPS vests. By around 2010, with a few other products in the market (VX Sports, Zephyr, Polar etc), athlete tracking has gained a bit more traction in the world, and also got into other team sports such as soccer and (field) hockey. The general or most common ‘ Physical Metrics‘ would include distances covered, speeds, sprints, and accelerations/decelerations.

Our article on what makes a good coach also provides more advice on different strategies sports coaches use to improve performance.From its humble origins as the brainchild of entrepreneurs Alan Clarke and Sean O'Connor in Northern Ireland, STATSports now employs over 60 members of staff and work with some of the biggest clubs in the world. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. I’m also taking great encouragement from the fact that I sprinted more in the second half and was most active from 75-80, which I’m pretty sure is when I got cramp. The data from each training session is recorded in spreadsheets that allow the sports scientists to see changes in performance over time and spot any significant declines or improvements in a player’s fitness levels. But on careful examination, the solution each one provides can be quite different from the next similar looking product.

Answering these questions is at the heart of empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their training focus and routines and ultimately allowing individuals to unlock their full performance potential. From essential workout wear like baselayers and tees, to the techy Apex GPS Performance Tracker, STATSports equips you to become the best version of yourself. These two bits of technology measure data to the accuracy of 10 points per second providing information on distance traveled and heart rate.As well as heart rate and distance covered, Sunderland use the equipment to monitor metrics such as high speed running, acceleration and deceleration. I bought the StatSport tracker for my son to monitor and improve his performance in training and matches. I’m 33, and though at 6ft 3in and 13 stone I may look a bit like a footballer, it’s fair to say I’m lagging behind a bit in the fitness stakes.

SOCCERBEE released their GPS tracker vest in 2019 and are an alternative to the STATSPORTS and CATAPULT GPS vests. Dribbling involves the ability to control the ball with both feet while moving in different directions and at varying speeds. At first they were only worn by players on the training pitch, with analysts, coaches, and sport scientists keen to see the data they recorded and assess how well the players were doing. In addition, the Next11 system includes an instrumented ball that tracks its position on the field and who has the ball, so teams have an accurate picture of ball possession and related stats.Through next generation wearables technology, fitness coaches and sport scientists are able to monitor the physical performance of their players in real-time. Hardware + Connectivity: 2 x insole sensors (one for each foot), Left and Right insoles that hold the sensors, magnetic charging cord for sensors. For example, a coach comes in and asks to analyse all of team x’s goal kicks from the last season, at which point, prior to MatchTracker, we would have been faced with a decision to either spend roughly 40 hours pulling this together or be forced to say it wasn’t doable. It is important that we collect information on all sessions and games that the players are involved in; failure to do so for one session can affect the overall data picture for the player. They mention that it is a fantastic piece of kit that provides valuable insight into on-pitch performance.