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The Data Revolution: From Grassroots to the National Team

PlayerData users from US Soccer, the Chicago Fire, USC, and Indy Premier United join United Soccer Coaches live on April 20 to share how GPS data is shaping decisions at every level of the game.

What College Soccer Coaches Think You Should Know About GPS

Six college soccer coaches on why GPS data is changing how they recruit, develop, and prepare players for the demands of the next level.

Inside Bucknell Basketball’s Performance Model

How Bucknell Basketball Uses PlayerData to Keep Players Healthy, Engaged, and Ready When It Matters Most

Coaches' Voice and PlayerData Are Bringing Professional Standards to Grassroots Football

Coaches' Voice is bringing PlayerData's GPS wearables and the world's first connected ball to its elite grassroots events, giving coaches and players a professional match-day experience for the first time.

Somewhere in Maine: Bridgton Academy's Experience with Elite Athlete Tracking

Discover why Bridgton Academy brought elite athlete tracking to prep school basketball and how the players ran the whole system themselves.

Play Hard. Play Smart. Cleveland State Basketball and PlayerData.

Inside Cleveland State Men's Basketball and how wearable technology is helping their program play hard, play smart, and never get left behind.

Built in Youngstown: How YSU Uses GPS to Develop Football Players

One year in, Youngstown State has seen tremendous value in making the switch to PlayerData for its football program.

How Dundee United's Academy Is Using GPS Data to Develop the Next Generation

With PlayerData, Dundee United Academy has raised the standard of their performance infrastructure.

PlayerData has officially entered Major League Baseball

How clubs are rethinking performance in an ultra-competitive professional baseball era.

The Waring School: A New Way to See Growth

How the Waring School is using PlayerData to empower student-athletes.

Two Seasons, Zero Soft Tissue Injuries

How Syracuse Women’s Soccer Built a Healthier, Smarter Program with PlayerData.

Over 200 Athletes Use PlayerData at the National Academic Camp

Davidson College hosts renowned camp for the nation's top high academic football prospects.

From the Ground Up: How Clydebank FC’s Data-Driven Strategy Made History

Clydebank FC reaches new heights after securing promotion to the Lowland League.

Aligning Physical and Mental Strength: The Key to Combating Doubt

Preparation is the antidote to doubt.

Boston Bolts: The Power of the Athlete App

How the Boston Bolts leverage PlayerData to enhance the Player x Coach relationship and motivate athletes.

AFCA Report: Air Force Offensive Coordinator Shares Importance of Establishing an Identity

A clear identity isn’t just about how you play—it’s about who you are, what you stand for, and how you uphold it every day.

UNC Women’s Soccer: A Historic 23rd Title

Celebrating UNC’s 2024 NCAA National Championship

Stop Guessing, Start Knowing: The Workload Metric for Coaches

Optimize training, reduce injuries, and maximize performance with data-driven workload insights.

World Cup Spotlight

Discover how data drives peak performance and delivers success.

Water: the Elixir of Life

PlayerData discusses why players should stay hydrated

What Makes a Great Coach?

PlayerData teams up with Coaches Voice and investigates coaching.

Why Player Position Interactions Matter in Soccer

A look at the importance of interactions between player positions on the field and how physical demands differ between them.

Understanding Burnout and What You Can Do to Avoid It

Discover how to spot the signs of burnout and maintain peak performance throughout the season.

Track the Metrics That Matter

Using Data-Driven Insights to Maximise Team & Player Performance

The Importance of Re–warm Ups in Winter

Discover why Winter warm-ups are crucial for peak Winter performance

The Importance of In-Season Monitoring & Testing

Are sport-related fitness tests still necessary?

The Importance Of Conditioning For Peak Performance

The importance of conditioning in football & soccer plays a huge role in the outcome of matches, as much as it is a team sport.

The Impact of Menstruation on Training

How do phases of the menstrual cycle affect performance?

The Impact on Match Outcomes from Substitutions

Discover why tracking substitutions is important when it comes to winning more game and find out just how easy it is now to track in the PlayerData App

Stemming the rise of ACL injuries in women's football

Learn more about the worrying increase of ACL injuries in women's football and what you can do to avoid them

Defensive Play: A Guide to Preventing Sports Injuries

Unlock the secrets of sports injury prevention. Discover expert tips, techniques, and technologies to keep you in the game and off the sidelines.

Homeless World Cup 2023, Sacramento

PlayerData is excited to announce our continued support at this year's 2023 Homeless World Cup in Sacramento, California.

Hashtag United X PlayerData

We are delighted to announce our latest partnership with Hashtag United.

Grimsby Town Academy: PlayerData Drives Elite Performance

Grimsby Town F.C. Academy partners with PlayerData to enhance player development through real-time performance tracking and advanced analytics.

FC Cincinnati: Developing Champions From Within

How PlayerData are helping save FC Cincinnati time and money.

Enhanced Session Creation: Streamlining Your Coaching Workflow

Faster, Easier, and More Intuitive Session Setup at Your Fingertips.

Engineering Team Values

Every software engineering team works differently - we agreed on ours together and I want to share them with you.

Dorset County FA X PlayerData

Dorset County FA and PlayerData announce a new 3 year sports data partnership.

Development Team Hiring Process

Interested in joining our software development team? We've put together a handy guide of the hiring process.

Devon County FA X PlayerData

Devon County FA and PlayerData are delighted to announce a new three-year partnership.

Crystal Palace Signs Deal With PlayerData

The Premier League club will leverage PlayerData’s performance technology across women’s and academy programs

Coaches' Voice x PlayerData

Coaches' Voice and PlayerData Team Up

All New Reports Feature

Introducing our an all new, more comprehensive, reporting feature to the PlayerData app.

AC Milan Academy Virginia Chooses PlayerData to Elevate Its US Youth Soccer Development Experience

The global powerhouse is bringing PlayerData’s advanced wearable technology to its US based development academy in Virginia.

2023 A Year In Review

From historic triumphs on the pitch to game changing technological developments, 2023 has been a fantastic and unforgettable year.