Monitoring the training process in team sportFrom description to prescription: Part 4 In the previous blog post (link to blog), the relationship between load and performance was explained using the fitness-fatigue model of Banister et al. (1975). We discussed the benefits of performance modelling based on the balance between fitness…
Monitoring the training process in team sportFrom description to prescription: Part 3 Athletes train to improve their performance, thereby exposing themselves to physiological, biomechanical and psychological loads. These loads need to be periodised carefully to achieve the desired performance at the right time. While individual athletes often peak to a…
Monitoring the training process in team sportFrom description to prescription: Part 2 In our previous blog post, we discussed the first stage of the monitoring process, description (link to blog). Here, we focused on a systematic data collection using different tools to describe the training process according to the framework…
The new version of the TopSportsLab platform carries a more elaborate and sophisticated testing module than before. In terms of providing more insights to our athletes and coaches, extra effort went into developing this specific module.
By revamping the Training Quality Reports our customers in the refereeing department will have something to look out for. Not only did we enhance the look and design of the TQR, we also improved the software in terms of performance.
Recently, one of our team members, Arne Jaspers, was invited to present at the 2nd International Football Congress 2019 of Atletico Nacional in Medellin, Colombia. During his talk, Arne outlined the process from descriptive to prescriptive data monitoring in team sports, focusing on the use of data to support decision-making…
Management buy-out of TopSportsLabA fresh start and the road ahead Topsportslab’s new board is proud to announce that they’ve successfully completed the acquisition of Topsportslab. Arne Jaspers PhD. (former Topsportslab sports scientist), Olay Dede (former Topsportslab ICT Manager) and Ferdi Özdemir (former Topsportslab IT Partner) have acquired Topsportslab and its…
Guiding you through the new TopSportsLab application features TopSportsLab’s (TSL) main goal is to implement scientific research and theoretical knowledge in practice. Therefore, TSL has developed an online player tracking system that supports teams and federations to follow their players and to run their internal processes in a simple and time-efficient fashion.
Dear Topsportslab friends, It has been a busy summer @Topsportslab. First the EURO 2016 in France and then the Olympics 2016 in Brasil. In addition, we completed state-of-the-art TSL feature adaptations, published a new scientific publication in ‘Sports Medicine’, launched our renewed website & blog and extended the contracts of…
Topsportslab directs the Red Lions in their physical development journey towards Rio 2016 Olympic success In 2008 the Belgium’s National men’s hockey team (BNT) qualified for the first time in history for the Olympics in Beijing. They ended 9th but missed an Olympic Certificate. In 2010 TopSportsLab was introduced by…
With the final match yesterday evening, the Euro’s in France have come to an end. Portugal and France gave their very best to become Europe’s most celebrated team for at least two years. In addition to the 22 players there was another team of protagonists on the field. Mark Clattenburg…
Topsportslab is constantly innovating to try and bring teams to the next level. Hereby we are happy to announce the start of a dynamic and energetic collaboration with Cumul.io.
