Next11 is a data analytics company who dedicates research towards improving an athlete’s capacity by analysing every aspect of either a player, manager or coaches performance.
Specialising in football, the company also covers ice hockey as its main sport. At the heart of the system, players can be tracked through a non-invasive tracking system equipped on their calf, that follows a player’s physical performance – specifically tracking their movement, action response time and reactions while also grading a players cardiovascular and muscle condition.
Furthermore, the device also tracks a players psychological tendencies, analysing their decision making ability and tactical performance. Both physical and psychological data are stored upon a smart device in which can be analysed by the player or more commonly at a professional level, can have sport scientists and coaching staff interpret the data to gain a further insight on their athletes.
Next11 are versatile in the technology they provide given that they also program equipment in which can assist clubs in tracking their players.
The business pride themselves upon their work and their passion for the world’s most renowned sport is prominent. Proclaiming their products are the “Future of Football”, is a claim in that has earnt its merit given the current interest they have accumulated across the football world.
Slowly making the occupation of sports data and analytics redundant, it’s alarming how accurate the product can pinpoint every slight movement a player can make throughout the duration of a training session or match.
Recently the technology company made a head-turning partnership with French giants Paris Saint German (PSG) striking an agreement.
The academy team will use Next11 tracking to identify the next rising stars of the game.
“We chose to use Next11 because the tool allows us to be more precise on the quantification of the workload in the development of the player,” Cedric Bouchet, Coordinateur Technique, Paris Saint-Germain F. C. Academy, said via media release.
“Coaches can also use it in matches to get a clear idea of the player’s intensity level compared to his reference value.
“Finally, the calculation of the team load allows us to really see where we are in relation to our reference match and therefore to adapt our interventions.”
Acquiring the technology has become available for any sporting club across the globe. Despite the hefty price tag that comes with it, the product is worth it as a data and analytics representative. All the information in which is gathered through the device placed upon a player is highlighted on an app upon a smart phone or device in which can be allows for improvement across a series of aspects to an individual and team’s performance.
In relation to what was discussed by Cedric Bouchet, the product allows for training programs to be altered and influenced by the readings of the technology, therefore allowing clubs and players to strive for a unanimous goal of achieving the highest possible performance within training and more importantly, matchday.
The improvement of technology and the use of it amongst some of the highest regarded football outfits across the globe is another spoke on the wheel in the evolvement of the sport. Mirroring modern day society, the more advanced technology becomes culminates in the improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of athletes within the sport, attributing to the improvement of quality amongst it.
The sense of importance that this device and technology can possess amongst football feels as if it will transpire in it becoming a fundamental necessity in that clubs will outline as a requirement in order to get the most out of their players through gaining such a rich understanding of their physical behaviours.
Intrigue surrounds the partnership made with PSG given their pedigree within European football. Have they jumped the gun ahead of their respective European and French counterparts?
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