VALIDATING THE DIFFERENT TRACKING SYSTEMS IN FOOTBALL

AN APP TO BECOME A FUTURE NBA STAR

HomeCourt, an incredibly well-developed app that the NBA has decided to use it for scouting future professionals.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO LEARN TO WORK IN FOOTBALL ANALYTICS?

If you enjoy both the game itself and statistics, nothing could be better than combining the two in a career.

THE FUTURE OF TRACKING AT CAMP NOU

The purpose is straightforward: To know all that’s happening with the players on a football pitch.

HOW STADIUMS ARE HELPING IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

World-renowned clubs have decided to convert their infrastructure into pioneers of innovation in the field of renewable energies and in reducing their carbon footprint.

THE USE OF VR/AR/MR TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN SPORTS

Virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality are establishing themselves in a society which is becoming ever more accustomed to the use of new technologies for entertainment, consumption or information.

POSITION SPECIFIC AND POSITIONAL PLAY TRAINING IN ELITE FOOTBALL: CONTEXT MATTERS

Those who have watched elite football across the last decade, realise that the game is more demanding than ever. This places more emphasis on training methods to prepare players for the rigors of the game.

PLAYER ORIENTATION, A KEY ASPECT OF PREDICTIVE MODELS IN FOOTBALL

In the OptaPro Forum this week, Carlos Rodríguez will be presenting a study currently being carried out by the club on the body orientation of players in different game situations. We sat down for a chat with him so that he could give us a brief explanation of the project.

AGAINST PSEUDOSCIENCE IN SPORTS

It would be completely inconceivable for education or professional practice in medicine, biology, or engineering not to be based on scientific evidence. However, although it is paradoxical, it is very common to find unscientific content in the science of sport and physical activity.

FC BARCELONA: HOW OUR NEW RESEARCH HELPED UNLOCK THE ‘BARÇA WAY’

For the first time, our new research may provide some insight into the training methodology and, potentially, the secrets of the club’s success. These “secrets” could be closely associated with the theories put forward by coach Paco Seirul·lo and how they link with cutting edge sports science.

INFLUENCE OF ANALYTICS ON SCOUTING FOR EACH TEAM PROJECT PHASE IN THE NBA AND THEIR APPLICATION TO CHAMPION LEAGUE TEAMS