Author: Mauro Mandorino et al.Journal: Applied Sciences – 2026 (16) The Problem: The “60-Minute” Guesswork Coaches often ask, “How many minutes does he have in him?” especially when a player is returning from injury or has had a congested fixture…
“Winning teams don’t run more — they run smarter.” Author: Tom Allen et al.Journal: Biology of Sport (2026 – 43) This study analysed 1675 Premier League matches across five seasons (2019–2024) using precise optical tracking data (Second Spectrum). The goal:…
Author: Kirsty Elliott-Sale et al.Journal: Science and Medicine in Football (2026) This research paper, published in Science and Medicine in Football, provides a comprehensive look at how the menstrual cycle is managed within 15 elite European women’s football clubs. It…
“Waarom is 80% van wat we in de supermarkt vinden eigenlijk ‘troep’?” In deze boeiende aflevering van Buitenhof spreekt voedingswetenschapper Jaap Seidell over de schrikbarende toename van obesitas en de macht van de wereldwijde voedingsindustrie. Waarom is het voor ons…
En aansluitende podcast met Tom Stevens: In aflevering #59 van de podcast ‘In de dugout‘ in gesprek met Tom Stevens. Hij is Head of Performance bij Inmotio / USF Sport. In het verleden heeft hij gewerkt voor onder meer Ajax…
Webinar: Firstbeat ↗️Guests: Jake Gillies ↗️ and Jonathan Ward ↗️ from Bristol Bears Rugby Club ↗️ Prepare Like a Starter: Bristol Bears’ Strategy for Elite Match Readiness Bristol Bears’ performance staff, Jake Gillis and Jonathan Ward, have revealed their “Prepare…
Author: Eline M Nijmeijer et alJournal: Journal of Sport Sciences (2026) Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries remain a major concern in female football, particularly among youth players who show the highest injury rates in sport. Traditional prevention programs have improved…
Author: Marco Pernigoni et alJournal: Healthcare (2025) This study, conducted by Marco Pernigoni and colleagues at the Lithuanian Sports University, explored whether placebo effects influence the recovery process in football players after match play. While physical recovery strategies like cold-water…
Author: Emma Brockwell et al and FIFPROJournal: British Journal of Sports Medicine (2026) Over the past decade, professional women’s football has evolved rapidly — yet postpartum return-to-play remains an underdeveloped area of practice. Traditionally, pregnancy and childbirth marked the end…
Author: Martin Buchheit et alJournal: Sport Performance & Science Reports (2026) The article “GPS 3.0: From Distance into Zones Toward Better Proxies of Internal Neuromuscular Load in Elite Football” critically examines the current use of GPS-based external load metrics in…
Author: Bas van Hooren Journal: SPORTgericht (2026) Dr. Bas van Hooren challenges the traditional distinction between acute and overuse injuries in sports. He argues that many injuries typically labeled as “acute” (such as hamstring tears or ACL ruptures) may in…
Author: Jan Verbeek et alJournal: International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport (2025) A new study published in the International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport (March 2025) reveals that the journey to elite soccer is far less predictable than most…
Author: Joshua Rice PhD et alJournal: Sport Performance & Science Reports (2026) The challenge the paper addresses In elite football squads, not all players experience the same match load.Starters accumulate large volumes of: Meanwhile, fringe players and non-starters can go…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant future in sport — it’s here, and it’s already shaping the way coaches prepare athletes, performance teams make decisions, and athletes refine their craft. What was once confined to laboratories, wind tunnels,…
Webinar: KItman LabsGuests: Ian Buckman (Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.), Jonathan Hunter-Barrett (Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.), Matt Wade, (Feyenoord Rotterdam)Source: Talent Development in Football Kitman Labs hosted a deep-dive discussion on redefining talent development for the global football market, featuring…
Author: Freja Lähteenmäki et alJournal: Sports (2026) AI generated summary This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between neurocognitive function and concussion history in professional women football players. Seventy-four players were recruited through FIFPRO and national unions, with 68 completing a…
UEFA has launched a new video and resource series called OWN IT, aimed at highlighting how science and research are improving women’s health in football. The initiative is part of UEFA’s broader Unstoppable women’s football strategy and focuses on key…
Author: Nils Haller et alJournal: Nature (2026) AI generated summary This study examined how external training load relates to a wide range of internal load measures in elite youth soccer. Twenty-five male players (≈16–17 years) were monitored over three months…
In a performance‑driven sporting landscape, understanding how to monitor and interpret athlete data is essential for coaches, performance staff, and sports scientists. An Introduction to Athlete Monitoring with STATSports is a free, practical online course designed to guide learners through…
In modern football, clubs are drowning in data—but insight remains scarce. At Training Ground Guru Big Data 2025 webinar, analysts from Nottingham Forest and Hudl show how teams can turn raw numbers and video into meaningful decisions. From breaking down…