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Crystal Palace FC: Using Connected Ball Technology to Redefine Return to Play

Crystal Palace FC's Joel Carter on how PlayerData's connected ball changes return to play protocol.

The Data Revolution: From Grassroots to the National Team

PlayerData users from US Soccer, the Chicago Fire, USC, and Indy Premier United join United Soccer Coaches live on April 20 to share how GPS data is shaping decisions at every level of the game.

What College Soccer Coaches Think You Should Know About GPS

Six college soccer coaches on why GPS data is changing how they recruit, develop, and prepare players for the demands of the next level.

Why D2 and D3 College Soccer Programs Need GPS Data

How Bowdoin, Cal Lutheran, and Bates College are using PlayerData GPS to build high-performance cultures, protect players, and compete at the highest level of college soccer without a Division I budget.

Red Sox Are Winning With PlayerData

PlayerData's cloud-first GPS platform gives the Red Sox staff faster, more actionable insights into player workload across every level of the organization.

Elon University Lands on PlayerData for Nearly 200 Athletes

Elon University on why they brought PlayerData to nearly 200 athletes across their varsity sports, and the three things that made the decision easy.

Mjøndalen IF Chooses PlayerData

Norwegian football club Mjøndalen IF on why they chose PlayerData and what quality, accessibility, and world-class support means for a professional performance department.

How US Soccer Is Raising the Bar Across Every National Team

US Soccer is using PlayerData through its Extended National Teams.

Davidson Women's Basketball: The Power of Offseason Data

Davidson Women's Basketball sent their PlayerData units home with players across multiple countries for the offseason, learn about the workflow made it possible.

From the Cubs to Atlanta United: How John Abbott Is Building the Future of Soccer Performance

A PhD on why PlayerData is his GPS provider of choice, and how data only matters if it influences how you act.

How Denton Guyer High School Uses GPS to Prepare Champions

Denton Guyer High School strength coach Kyle Keese on how GPS replaced guesswork, transformed his conversations with coaches, and built a culture where athletes show up every single day ready to work.

The Gold Standard: How Spartanburg High School Uses GPS to Build Better Athletes

Coach Andrew Caldwell has spent 12 years building Spartanburg High School into one of the toughest football programs in South Carolina. GPS data is how he proves the work is paying off.

Puerto Rico's National Team and the Data Behind a Golden Generation

La Isla. El Juego. The rise of football in Puerto Rico and the role GPS plays with its national teams.

Brøndby IF Expands PlayerData Across the First Team

After starting at the academy level, Brøndby IF rolls out PlayerData all the way to the first team, marking a significant moment in elite European professional football.

The Climb: Bryant University Athletics

Bryant University on rolling out PlayerData across sports and the impact on their athletic depatment.

The Best Ability Is Availability: Seattle University Men’s Basketball

Blair Doak took an unconventional path from corporate HR to the Duke basketball bench, and now he's using PlayerData at Seattle University to build something worth watching.

Coaches' Voice and PlayerData Are Bringing Professional Standards to Grassroots Football

Coaches' Voice is bringing PlayerData's GPS wearables and the world's first connected ball to its elite grassroots events, giving coaches and players a professional match-day experience for the first time.

Crystal Palace FC: Using Connected Ball Technology to Redefine Return to Play

Crystal Palace FC's Joel Carter on how PlayerData's connected ball changes return to play protocol.

What College Soccer Coaches Think You Should Know About GPS

Six college soccer coaches on why GPS data is changing how they recruit, develop, and prepare players for the demands of the next level.

The Data Revolution: From Grassroots to the National Team

PlayerData users from US Soccer, the Chicago Fire, USC, and Indy Premier United join United Soccer Coaches live on April 20 to share how GPS data is shaping decisions at every level of the game.

Inside Bucknell Basketball’s Performance Model

How Bucknell Basketball Uses PlayerData to Keep Players Healthy, Engaged, and Ready When It Matters Most

PUMA and PlayerData Partner to Launch GPS-Enabled Connected Ball

The new technology delivers objective technical and tactical data without setup to a limited group of teams in 2026.

Finding The “Goldilocks” Zone: How Davidson Uses PlayerData To Power Every Athlete

Davidson College shares insight on the advantage they gain by utilizing PlayerData across multiple sports.

The Modern Fullback vs. Winger: Who Covers More Ground?

The modern game is different. We take a look at the data to understand the differences between the modern fullback and wingers.

Revolutionizing Indoor Performance Tracking In Sports

Get the story behind PlayerData's groundbreaking portable LPS system and what it means for indoor sports performance tracking.

Springfield College Enhances Student-Athlete Experience with PlayerData

Springfield College, an unmatched force in the world of kinesiology and exercise science, chooses PlayerData as its GPS provider.

Davidson Men's And Women's Basketball Choose PlayerData

Davidson basketball will leverage groundbreaking portable LPS system.

IMG Academy Expands Use of PlayerData Across Multiple Sports

After a successful year working with IMG Academy’s soccer program, IMG Academy will now roll out PlayerData to support nearly 1,000 student-athletes across multiple sports.

Ferdinand Collective Teams Up With PlayerData

The Ferdinand Collective chooses PlayerData as the GPS performance tracking technology for its member clubs.

Equip for Excellence: Essential Gear for Youth Soccer Players

Equip young soccer players for success with essential gear. From footwear to technology, discover how to optimize their training for peak performance.

WoSFDL PlayerData League Cup 2023/24

Congratulations Renfrew FC U20s - WoSFDL PlayerData Cup Champions 2023/24

What Does AI Actually Mean? PlayerData's Founder on Building Toward a Smarter Game

PlayerData founder Roy Hotrabhvanon on why the company built its AI infrastructure in 2017, how CoachMate AI works, and what it means for every coach who has ever wished their data could just answer a question.

PLAYBACK to Expand Access to Elite Sports Technology

PlayerData and PLAYBACK announce integration.

Meet Mario Felix: Soccer Account Executive

We're pleased to welcome Mario Felix to the PlayerData team.

Meet Ethan Barr: PlayerData Football Account Executive

Get to know Ethan Barr, our newest account executive for American football.

FIFA Quality Programme announces PlayerData as a FIFA Preferred Provider for Player Tracking

PlayerData has been chosen as an Official FIFA Preferred Provider for Player Tracking in association with the FIFA Quality Programme for Electronic Performance & Tracking Systems (EPTS).

Mitre and PlayerData are set to unveil the World’s First GPS-enabled Connected Ball

The connected ball development that will bring elite-level performance insight to every level of the game.

PlayerData: Sports Performance Tracking For Prep Schools

One of the most storied schools in the D.C. area, St. John’s College High School leans on GPS data to help athletes reach their full potential.

Building the Best Performance Tracker In Sports

Get the details on our revolutionary Edge Air tracker.

The Football Academy Integrates PlayerData Into Its Program

Clubs across the globe are adopting GPS to aid player development, FA - NJ is the latest to choose PlayerData.

Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation Debuts PlayerData’s Groundbreaking Indoor System

Air Force football is the latest in a series of high-profile programs to select PlayerData for performance tracking.

University of Bath X PlayerData

PlayerData named Official Sports Data Partner for the University of Bath.

New Feature // Training Session Report Segments

Tracking Segments during training sessions is essential for effective planning and match day preparation

Train Smarter: Load Management Science to Reduce Injuries

Discover the science behind reducing injury risks through strategic training adjustments.

PlayerData and Neumann University Boost College Soccer

PlayerData teams up with Neumann University to revolutionize their soccer program with advanced GPS tracking technology.