A wise former Philadelphia 76ers executive named Sam Hinkie said it best: Trust the process. We live in a results-oriented, win-loss driven society, especially in the world of sports. Legacies are built on wins, while jobs and livelihoods are lost with defeat. But there are times where focusing on just the results of individual games, at-bats and pitching appearances can actually stand in the way of victory on the field.… Read More »Trust the Process – the Focus on Training

FROM SportsTrace MEDIUM: COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of athletics around the world, but perhaps none have been affected greater than athletic training.

For at least a good chunk of the pandemic, gyms have been closed everywhere. Access to in person personal trainers has never been more restricted. So like everything else in life, we’ve had to adapt and resort to video for our athletic training needs. This is occurring at every level, from amateur and pro players and teams to just your everyday Joe or Jill who just wants to get in a good workout.

FROM SportsTrace SUBSTACK: Up until a few years ago, throwing a baseball was never about improving spin rate or axis. The capability to measure either just didn’t exist: large data sets were used to assess broad trends in player performance. But with the increasingly accurate methods of measuring player movement analytics, understanding the physics of a pitched ball are giving front offices, coaches, and teams the ability to hone and improve their pitchers.

Overview Taking video for analytics in sports can be looked at in a couple of ways. The first would be the literal, simplistic approach, which we’ve previously discussed in a whimsical way. Having a steady camera on a newer device with nothing blocking the subject are all really valuable and important pieces of advice! But analytics in sports are gleamed in so many settings that teams, players, leagues, organizations and… Read More »How to take video for analytics in sports

FROM SportsTrace SUBSTACK: Traditionally, data analytics uses artificial intelligence (AI) to process and make sense of this data in ways that cannot be replicated manually by humans. By studying the patterns revealed through analytics and working with AI applications, players and teams can improve their performance in games and get more value from practice sessions.