What is sprint momentum?
It helps collision dominance in attack & defence, but also in your ability to take space. Better sprint momentum allows you to get to your max velocity quicker too.
But how do you improve it?? 🎥 ⬇️
Cooper reiterates that Leicester City (#LCFC) is in the market for a creative midfielder, playing on the right.
But, how do those being linked rank amongst themselves? Here are the 11 main targets, compared via a range of metrics.
Szmodics (good value), Facundo (v. balanced).
Debunking 7 myths on speed training for team sports
"Sometimes the best speed training strategy is to leave an athlete alone. I’ve made mistakes trying to get someone to conform to a perfect technical model, only to make them worse"
@peteburridge
https://t.co/uNn6i59nZv
Join @PeteBurridge in this expert presentation as he uncovers all things eccentric training
Including this applied example of a real-life case study
Exclusive to Sportsmith
https://t.co/15n2OwfwrC
Every player on a team adds, or subtracts value to the performance/output. I decided to model this & look at Leicester.
Which players add the most value & which player subtracts value when on the field? Give it a read below
Week 8—Patson Daka.
An analytical piece on the shortcomings of Daka, outlining why it's going wrong for him in front of goal.
Whilst contextualising him, his profile, & the value he adds to #LCFC, and Salzburg before that.
All feedback is appreciated!
https://t.co/BZLoQPQAkK
"Tableau’s steep learning curve is worth the effort. It’s initially challenging, especially for those accustomed to Excel, but mastering it unlocks powerful, interactive data visualizations and efficient dashboard management"
@HJS_97
https://t.co/uZiO739L9p
Week 7— Shot Timing
Lots of shooting-related data, visuals, and trying to profile players & team style through the timing of their shots.
This work follows @Jon_Mackenzie's excellent research on the same subject!
All feedback is really appreciated.
https://t.co/rVlZHCHpuF
Last week we had a brilliant presentation and Q&A from @BristolBears Data Scientist @HJS_97. Harry spoke about the role has in improving data analysis capabilities across various departments at the club 🐻 🏉 📊 📈
Thank you / Diolch, Harry.
We have 2⃣ exciting new opportunities to join the team at our High Performance Centre 🆕
🧑🍳 Executive Chef
🏋️ Academy Athletic Performance Coach
Find out more �We have 2⃣ exciting new opportunities to join the team at our High Performance Centre 🆕
🧑🍳 Executive Chef
🏋️ Academy Athletic Performance Coach
Find out more 👇
I decided to scout Stefano Sensi, as his move to Leicester City slowly materialises. The idea of the article is to help provide a profile for those who haven't seen the Italian player.
Give it a read below, all feedback is really appreciated.
https://t.co/fzCNGWN9r9
Tempo eccentrics are the most common variant of ECC training, but have the least benefits:
❌ Supramaximal (⬇️forces)
❌ Minimal STR gains (⬇️neural adaptations)
❌ No extra HYP (⬇️type II fibre recruitment)
But they are great for teaching movement control & easily progressed
New to Sportsmith...
How to use PowerBi to manage and visualise data effectively
@ArianF14
"Power BI outshines Excel in handling large datasets and complex visualizations, transforming data analysis in sports organizations"
https://t.co/pKiLZ54ep6
🔔WANTED🔔 > Executive Chef
@BristolBears@BristolBearsW are recruiting
https://t.co/2DDaG4hMjJ
After an executive chef to join the performance team:
- huge passion for fresh food from source
- innovative dishes
- want to learn about performance nutrition
Let's go 🚀📈
New to Sportsmith...
How to use Tableau to visualise data effectively
@HJS_97
"Tableau transforms data visualization by offering interactive, online dashboards that can't be broken by end users, unlike Excel."
https://t.co/rBr9HLTdh9