The National Hockey League continues to delve into analytics. While some teams are eager to incorporate analytics, there still are many detractors. Teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and New Jersey Devils all hired members of the analytics community for the 2014-2015 season, which launched the official incorporation of analytics in front offices, […]
Fitness app and athlete network Strava just launched a new campaign called “Strive,” which focuses on their definition of an athlete. As a means to expand their user base and get more people excited about physical activity, the Strive campaign has defined an athlete as “anyone brave enough to lace up their shoes and break a […]
Athletes and coaches who look to utilize accurate tracking systems for athletic development just got an interesting new option. Sport Testing Inc, a company aiming to test an athlete’s abilities in all aspects of any sport, recently announced New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston as their Special Advisor. “We are extremely excited about working with Marques,” commented […]
Having the momentum advantage throughout an entire game is crucial in any professional sporting event. In soccer, a minuscule detail could change the course of the match as 90 minutes rapidly tick away. Technological advancements aid professional teams in advantages, but the German National Football Team (DFB) will now hope to have a head start […]
Wearable sports technology is rapidly becoming a vital part of an athlete’s development. With XBand’s newly launched 3XThreat Speed & Mechanics Video System, baseball and softball players can utilize technology that captures key information like speed and agility metrics to better evaluate potential improvements to their athleticism, increasing their quality of training and competitiveness. This gadgetry has been launched […]
