KINEXON Sports Blog

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. 

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Technology in Sports: How an Inertial Measurement Unit Helps Improve Performance

Author: Dave Grendzynski

Innovation plays a pivotal role in sports technology. One such innovation that is revolutinizing the sporting landscape is the IMU, or Inertial Measurement Unit. 

Let’s dig into the definition of IMU, explore its impact on our games and find out how it is changing the way many sports are played.

IMU player tracking systems can collect data on volleyball players that their coaches can use to monitor playing time and injury risks.
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Road to Australia/New Zealand: This Is How Swedish National Player Amanda Ilestedt Plans to Get an “Extra Edge” Through Data

Paris Saint-Germain (and future Arsenal London) defender Amanda Ilestedt doesn’t want to leave anything to chance: Before she joins the Swedish national team on July 8, she is undergoing individual training preparation. The training control is based on sports data analytics that will be provided by a KINEXON player tracker. Get insights into her training strategy and follow her journey all the way to Australia/​New Zealand.

Sports data analytics will be a big part of Amanda Ilstedt's individual training as she prepares for the 2023 Women's World Cup.
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How American Football Analytics Help Prevent Injuries

Author: Dave Grendzynski

Football is a thrilling sport loved by millions worldwide. However, it also carries a risk of injuries that can impact the performance and careers of players. Thankfully, advancements in sports analytics are revolutionizing the way teams approach injury prevention. Here’s how.

Many football coaches and trainers are now using sports analytics to help decrease the risk of common football injuries.
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What Sports Data Analytics Can Tell a Coach

Author: Dave Grendzynski

In today’s data-driven world, sports teams are increasingly relying on analytics to gain a competitive edge. While coaches have traditionally relied on their experience and intuition, the emergence of sports data analytics has revolutionized the way teams approach game strategies and player development. Here’s how.

Two coaches analyze sports data they're getting from athlete trackers during a practice session.
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What Are The Most Valuable Football Analytics For Coaches and Trainers?

Author: Dave Grendzynski

The football season is long and it can be grueling. But more and more coaches are starting to rely on sports analytics to keep their players fresh and injury free. Teams that are trusting the data (and the advice that their sports data analysts provide) are seeing their players’ availability increase and a decrease in even the most common football injuries. 

Football analytics are collected by a gps tracker and then they are displayed on a dashboard for coaches to use.
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What a Handball Player Tracking System is Doing for Load Management in DAIKIN HBL

Author: Jan Pfisterer

The best way to manage the demands team handball places on its athletes is with a player tracking system. Handball tracking helps players deal with the stresses and strains on the field, their tight schedules, and their short breaks. By partnering with KINEXON, DAIKIN HBL laid the groundwork for using player tracking data to dose the load on players in a way that helps clubs minimize the risk of injury and maximize performance potential. But that’s not all.

A team handball player leaps into the air to take a shot while wearing a player tracker that his coach is using to monitor his load management.
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What a Football GPS Tracker Can Do to Improve Performance on the Field

Author: Dave Grendzynski

Players and coaches are constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge on the gridiron. Enter the football GPS tracker — an innovative device that is worn in a vest, and is transforming the way teams train, analyze, and strategize. 

A coach uses GPS football tracker to monitor players during a training session and checks the data on his laptop in real-time.
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How Football Analytics Help Coaches Improve Player Performance

A coach’s success, defined by recruiting classes, winning streaks, and championships, hinges on player performance both on and off the field. Jeff Dillman, KINEXON’s Director of Sales and a strength and conditioning veteran with over 25 years of experience, known as Coach” from his time with the University of South Carolina football program and IMG Academy, consistently enables athletes to reach peak performance levels, a key to success. He also shares insights on how technology is innovating American Football.

Sports data analytics are now being used at many (American) football practices and games to prevent injury and to help with game planning.
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Why Coaches Should Consider Sports Analytics for Football Injury Prevention

Author: Dave Grendzynski

Player safety has been the primary driver behind American football research. But there is also a push to enhance performance, which involves using sports performance software to monitor training intensity and prevent injuries simultaneously. 

Injuries are common in football, but more and more teams are now using sports data to manage workloads and minimize the injury risk.
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Preventing ACL Tears in Women Athletes May Start with a Cycle-Syncing Workout

Author: Jana Hubel

There is a lot of talk about how to prevent ACL tears in women athletes. But here are some unfortunate hard facts: Statistics show that women football players are up to six times more likely to suffer an ACL injury than men. Yet, there may not be enough studies to clearly state that women’s menstrual cycle is a reason for that, but aren’t indications sometimes enough to start counteracting?

In order to help prevent ACL tears in female athletes, sports data may be needed to track the 4 phases of menstrual cycle
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How a Soccer Tracker Can Improve Player Performance

Author: Dave Grendzynski

As football (soccer) continues to captivate the hearts of millions worldwide, soccer trackers are meeting the demand for innovative technology that enhances the game. Whether you’re a passionate player or an ardent fan, staying updated on crucial game statistics and personal performance metrics is invaluable. So, let’s find out how player tracking devices (like the ones used in football/​soccer) are changing the game for the better.

A women's soccer player is kicking the ball towards the goal while wearing a sports vest with a sensor that is compiling information about her performance.
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How to Simplify Load Management in Handball

Author: Michael Elmer

Handball is a sport with unique physical demands. It requires coaches and trainers to develop tailored training solutions and load management to optimize their players’ performance and prevent injuries. But a sports performance software that is handball-specific is simplifying the process by creating load profiles quickly and accurately.

European handball is a grueling sport because of the intensity of the game and the long schedule players must endure.