Technology is revolutionizing the world of sports, and football (soccer) is no exception. One of the most groundbreaking innovations in the field is the soccer GPS tracker. If you’re a trainer or sports scientist, you already know that this cutting-edge device is transforming the way players and coaches analyze and improve the way they approach the game. 

It’s terrifying and surprising when a young athlete suddenly collapses because their heart stops working. But we must remember it’s not common. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, cardiac arrest only happens to about 2,000 people under 25 years old each year. 

Bronny James’s collapse and hospitalization were reminiscent of the collapse of the Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin on the field during a game in January. Hamlin said his cardiac arrest was caused by commotio cordis when severe trauma to the chest disrupts the heart’s electrical charge and causes dangerous fibrillations, but what happened to James is still unclear. 

To prevent this from happening, screenings are often done on young athletes to look for any potential heart issues. Although it could not have prevented it, additional information can be provided by a sports heart rate monitor. In this blog post, we look closer at their importance, features, and how to use them effectively.

Author: Phil Lienemann

If you’re a coach, you already know that success relies on more than your players’ natural talent and hard work. Today, more than ever, data analytics plays a crucial role in how athletes and coaches are trying to gain a competitive edge. 

Selecting the appropriate metrics to describe and visualize the demands of training and competition can be a challenge. With countless metrics to choose from, it can be a daunting task for coaches that are using technology for the first time. 

Considering factors like acceptable levels of reliability and validity, relation to sport-specific demands, as well as if they can be easily interpreted by relevant stakeholders are key differentiators in using data effectively for informed decision-making. You already have so much on your plate, so this process may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

Gaining a competitive edge is crucial for athletes and teams. One innovative sports technology that is revolutionizing how many games are played is LPS. 

Coaches everywhere are finding out how it can significantly impact sports performance. So, what does LPS mean? And how is it being used to improve play on the field? Let’s find out.

Author: Paul Niehaus

Using an athlete tracker, aka a player tracking device, for load management is almost a necessity for soccer and tackle football coaches and trainers. The grind of the long season, combined with the enormous amount of energy players exert in games, makes it challenging to keep everyone fresh until the end of the season.

But with summer training just getting underway, we thought it would be a good time to talk about the advancements we have made with our GPS-based athlete trackers and the benefits they’re providing to teams.