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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.

Inside Bucknell Basketball’s Performance Model

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

Lake Oswego High School Football: A Dominant Season with PlayerData

Unbeaten champions powered by data-driven preparation and peak performance.

Transforming England Universities Rugby League Performance

How GPS Data Is Driving Smarter Training, Injury Prevention, and Tactical Decisions for Elite Rugby Players.

PlayerData & Boston Bolts Elevate Youth Soccer Performance

PlayerData partners with Boston Bolts to elevate youth soccer through cutting-edge performance analytics and player development.

Villanova Uses Instant Insights to Focus on Winning More Games

Nick Triano, Sports Performance Coach, is a Big Fan

Celebrating the success of our PlayerData Community: 2023/24

2023/24 - a season of triumph and growth for our PlayerData Community

Spokane Velocity Case Study

How Spokane Velocity addressed its athlete monitoring challenges with PlayerData’s Connect solution.

Memphis 901 Case Study

How Memphis 901 overcame the challenge of finding an athlete monitoring system that provided reliable data to support training decisions.

Atlanta United Case Study

Explore how Atlanta United tackled the challenge of finding an efficient GPS solution that was easy to use, cost-effective, and provided accurate data for informed decision-making.

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Shining a spotlight on the incredible women empowering our PlayerData community.

Emirates FA Cup: Tracking Success in the PlayerData Community

Celebrating the success of the PlayerData teams who've secured their spot in the First Round Proper

PlayerData League Cup Quarter Finals

An Exceptional Showcase of Talent So Far

West of Scotland Development League Cup

PlayerData is proud to be the title sponsor of the prestigious West of Scotland Development League Cup

A Recap of the 2023 Homeless World Cup in Sacramento

Celebrating Football, Unity, and Social Change

Celebrating the success of our PlayerData Community

2022/23 - a season of triumph and growth for our PlayerData Community

How To Get Better At Soccer

Learn how to get better at soccer with effective training tips, drills, and strategies. Perfect for youth players, high school athletes, and supportive parents

How to Become a Soccer Coach

Discover the steps on how to become a soccer coach, including education, licenses, and skills needed to lead and inspire players.

How to Become a Professional Soccer Player

Learn how to become a professional soccer player with guidance on skill development, joining the right teams, networking, and staying motivated.

High School Soccer Drills: A Complete Training Guide

Explore essential high school soccer drills to enhance player skills and performance. Learn techniques, drills, and tips for effective soccer training.

Hamstring Injury Prevention

Discover how best to avoid hamstring injuries and the best route to recovery if you are unlucky enough to suffer one

Soccer Workouts: Enhancing Your Game with Effective Training

Learn essential exercises for optimal performance and fitness. Unleash your full potential with soccer workouts designed for strength, speed, and agility.

Distance in football matters: Use it wisely

PlayerData explains the nuance of 'distance' as a metric, why it matters and what you can do with it

PlayerData explain the distance metric

PlayerData explain the distance metric

Davidson College Football Integrates PlayerData Technology

Davidson College introduces PlayerData’s advanced wearable technology to its football program, raising the bar in collegiate performance tracking.

Celebrating Disability Pride

PlayerData learns more about Disability Pride Month and joins in the celebration.

PlayerData answers: What is burnout?

PlayerData answers; What is burnout?, is it preventable? and is it treatable?

Athlete Wellness

Athlete Wellness: What is it and how do we monitor it?

A Celebration of Pride

PlayerData celebrates Jake Daniels and Craig Napier this Pride month.

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.