The Game-Changing Impact of Match Data and GPS-Based Training in Sports
Match data is all of the information collected during the match and then converted by a software package into data points.
But what makes this combination of match data and GPS-based training data so powerful? Let’s find out.
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Having Live Match Data is a Powerful Tool
When it comes to match data, no stone is left unturned.
For example, if a player sprints from the edge of the box to the center circle, the player tracking devices record the player’s location, calculate their speed, and sends the information to an online platform. All this information can be accessed by the club, even in real time, during the match.
Using the software, match data analysts evaluate the information to see if their players’ performance data meets expectations. Are wingers making their typical amount of sprints? Is the team running less during a particular match than they normally do? Or are players risking injury because they are covering too much distance?
All this knowledge is shared with the head coach during the match (if they choose). After the match, coaches even have access to all the collected raw data. The clubs can use it to improve their everyday training work.
Combining GPS Training Data with Match Data is Next Level
But when coaches combine match data with GPS-based training data, they get a powerful tool. This is because it gives them a complete picture of a player’s performance. Match data shows how a player performed in a game. But it doesn’t show everything.
GPS-based training data tracks a player’s movements during training. It can show how fast they run, how far they move, and even how their performance changes over time.
By looking at both types of data together, a coach can see not just how a player performs in a game, but also what a player is capable of, and where they might need to improve. This makes it easier to plan effective training sessions and strategies.
So, for coaches, this combination of data is very important. It helps them make the best decisions for their team.
KINEXON Sports: A Pioneer in Sports Analytics
The widespread adoption of device tracking systems in professional leagues generates a vast amount of data. Now, the onus is on elite football teams to leverage these insights and tools in their on-field strategies.
KINEXON Sports is one of the global leaders in sports tracking and analytics. We are shaping the future of professional sport with innovative data-driven solutions for load management, diagnostics, performance analysis, player development, tactical analysis, fan engagement, and data support for officiating.
LEAGUE DATA X‑SIGHTS is a pioneering tool that seamlessly integrates GPS-based training data with official match data from the German Bundesliga. This unique combination allows for both real-time and post-session analysis.
It offers coaches the flexibility to tailor their data analysis and visualization to meet their specific requirements and facilitates easy sharing of insights and feedback with players and staff.
If you’re interested in learning more about the integration of match data with GPS training data, feel free to reach out to us at your convenience.
For more insight into KINEXON Sports’ collaboration with the German Bundesliga, we invite you to explore our case study. It details how TSG Hoffenheim’s women’s team is helping to develop women-specific training metrics through data and daily questionnaires.
Women’s Team Helping to Develop Metrics Specifically for Female Athletes
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