The NFL’s Role in Driving Sports Analytics

November 2, 2017 by admin

SPORTS BIOMETRICS NEWS

November 2, 2017

Whether you love them, hate them, or are still undecided, analytics are quickly spreading through sports, especially in the pros, with a new industry forecast projecting the worldwide sports analytics market to jump from $764.3 last year to $15.5 billion in 2023, according to Market Research Reports Inc.

Improved performance. It’s something cyclists of all levels strive towards, from those just starting out in the sport, to those racing the Tour de France.

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Performance Gymnastics Coaching Consultant, Nick Ruddock. With so much talk over recent weeks about the use of gymnastics in team sports settings, especially with youth development athletes, I thought it was perfect timing to get Nick on who not only has huge experience across gymnastics but has also consulted and presented to a number of professional football academies.

The sports data boom fundamentally altered how fans talk about their teams, becoming such a cultural phenomenon that Brad Pitt went on and made the movie Moneyball. Still, years after sabermetrics blew up and the stats renaissance started creating new cliches on top of the old pablum, it remains hard to keep up with new calculations and analyze data on the fly.

Swimming is a sport that requires execution and precision. However, figuring out what needs to be improved upon can be difficult without the right equipment. The new Zwim goggles are ready to be the go-to item for swimming workout data, as they feature a heads-up display that allows users to monitor workout data in real time.