Welcome to the KINEXON Sports blog, where we coaches, players, managers or fans learn about the latest insights, and stories about sports analytics, player tracking, and ball tracking.
Author: Dave Grendzynski
As the Director of Sports Performance at the University of Colorado, Steve Englehart realized he needed someone who could make sense of the data he was collecting. He explains how he found his analyst and how other coaches can find one too.
Author: Dave Grendzynski
The insights we’re getting from our guests on The Xtra Edge podcast are even better than we imagined. Take University of Louisiana Coach Connor Neighbors, for instance. When he was asked, “How did you discover sports analytics?” The answer even shocked us.
Researchers haven’t really used Metabolic Power (MP) to understand how much physical effort handball players put out during elite matches. But a recent study found that one position covers more ground per minute running than the other player roles.
Author: Dave Grendzynski
In college basketball, we often hear inspiring stories of teams and players overcoming challenges. Furman University’s Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Aldred shared one that is data-driven.
Basketball coaches spend hours on shooting drills, hoping to optimize player performance. But now, basketball analytics software is helping them fine-tune strategies, and elevate shooting proficiency across the board.
Sports analysis software is a powerful tool that can help coaches get insights into their teams’ strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement. But what benefits can it provide? And what features should you look for when choosing a software solution?
Various factors, including overtraining, diet, and stress, can impede women athletes from achieving their peak performance. To address these challenges effectively, consider creating a tailored dashboard designed specifically to support female athletes.
Author: René Prüßner
Sports analysts create and analyze metrics related to sports, which represent various aspects of athletic performance, including speed, strength, endurance, and skill. However, not all metrics are equal.
Player tracking systems help sports teams to optimize their performance, health, and strategy. It starts with real-time data and sports analytics that provide insights on the movement of players and even the ball. This can lead to better tactics for coaches, better fan engagement, VAR support, and media content creation. How, you ask? Let’s find out.
Author: René Prüßner
Sports technology is becoming more advanced and widespread in recent years. From wearable devices to smart stadiums, it’s changing the way sports are played, coached, and enjoyed by fans.
Sports scientists and sports data analysts have two distinct roles in the sports industry. While both roles involve working with data, they differ in their focus and responsibilities.
Author: Jonas Bohner
In basketball, shooting is not just about talent or luck. It is also about practice and technique. And data analytics is becoming a powerful tool for coaches and players to use. Here are three ways that sports data analytics can help you improve your shot tracking and become a better shooter.
