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…
Authors: Chris Saward, Julie Johnston, James Brown, & Mustafa SarkarJournal: Journal of Sports Sciences (2025) AI generated summary (Claude Opus 4.1) “The authors conclude that a holistic, person-centred approach is vital for effective talent development.” Aim and Rationale This study…
Author: Floris WardenaarSource: LinkedIn ASU College of Health Solutions Celebrates 5 Years of Performance Nutrition Webinar Series Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions is marking the fifth anniversary of its Performance Nutrition Webinar Series with a special lineup of…
Author: Rory Lambe et alJournal: Nature (2026) AI generated summary This study presents a living systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the measurement accuracy of the Apple Watch across multiple health and fitness metrics. A total of 82 validation studies were…
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…
Author: Liam Mason et alJournal: Managing Sport and Leisure (2026) AI generated summary This qualitative study explores senior leaders’ perceptions of what constitutes effective performance support teams in elite professional football and introduces the Football Performance Support (FPS) Model. Thirteen…
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: Yannik Guthard et alJournal: Nature (2026) AI generated summary This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated whether the risk of muscle injuries varies across phases of the menstrual cycle in eumenorrheic female team-sport athletes. Following PRISMA 2020 and PERSiST guidelines,…
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…