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A U.S. Army Veteran Is Keeping Athletes Safer On The Field

This is a guest story by Patrick Ward, the Event Organizer for the Elite Sports Performance Exhibition. During the Iraq War, Eric Luster’s contributions to mission critical operations earned him a Bronze Star. Now the U.S. Army veteran is taking on a new challenge: advancing high-tech solutions as a nontraditional student. “One of the biggest obstacles is […]

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Hi-Tech Glove Helps Golfers Grip It And Rip It

Properly gripping a golf club is the first lesson taught to a budding golfer. It is also one of the most difficult techniques for golfers to master because of the lack of associated visuals indicating the need for correction. With so many physical properties involved with each golf swing, it’s very difficult and time-consuming to […]

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VERT Jump Sensor Aims To Be On The Cutting Edge Of The Wearable Movement

In the recent years, technology companies have been moving towards new forms of wearable solutions. One such company is VERT, who have recently come out with a new wearable fitness monitor that conveniently tracks jump rate and jump load information for optimal athletic performance. “The key thing we’re focusing on is a jump rate feature. […]

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Golden State Warriors Using Wearable Startup To Gain Edge

With the best record in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors are cruising into the postseason. MVP candidate Stephen Curry and his ‘splash brother’ Klay Thompson have dominated the competition with their stellar playmaking, emerging defensive player of the year candidate Draymond Green has led the way defensively, and the rest of the role players […]

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How The NBA Should Start Using The VERT Wearable Jump Sensor

Some of the most entertaining players in the NBA share one common feature, top tier athleticism. From LeBron and his signature fast break slam to Blake Griffin and his knack for putting defenders on a poster, many players gain recognition and eventual popularity because of their jaw dropping explosiveness. Unfortunately, few people in this world […]

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