How accurate is Playertek?

It is very accurate and extremely easy to use. The system includes smart sensors and sophisticated algorithms designed to work for football players at all levels. Beginners can benefit from simple advice while advanced players or sports scientists can dive into the details.

What does a Playertek vest do?

From what I’ve observed in player interviews in club channels, the data gathered from these vests usually track distance covered and the intensity of their runs to see if the player is under-performing, fatigued or perhaps, improving in their fitness from week to week.

What does pro score mean on Playertek?

Using GPS tracking, PlayerTek measures 4 main metrics: total distance, top speed, number of sprints and sprint distance. All of these metrics are combined to the average stats of a professional footballer in the same position to give the player a pro score (percentage of a professional footballer’s performance).

What teams use Playertek?

PLAYERTEK is used in programs at over 200 clubs and colleges including the University of Iowa, University of San Francisco and the Montreal Impact, as well as by over 40 US high schools. Worldwide, it is used by teams such as the German National Hockey team and the AC Milan Football Academy.

Where is Playertek made?

Playertek is located in Dundalk, Louth, Ireland .

How do I download Playertek sync tool?

How to Download the PlayerTek Sync Tool:

  1. Login to the PlayerTek Online Account.
  2. From the main screen, select ‘Settings’.
  3. Select Sync Tool from the Settings drop down menu.
  4. Select your operating system to download.
  5. Run the downloaded installer file.
  6. Follow the installation prompts.

Who owns Playertek?

Catapult
Playertek was acquired by Catapult for $3.5M on Jul 13, 2016 .

What GPS trackers do soccer players use?

I’ll describe their pros and cons and help you make the best decision for you. The best soccer GPS trackers are: The Catapult PLAYR SmartCoach System. STATSports Apex Athlete Series GPS Performance Tracker.

What is a good Playertek pro score?

It is a useful tool to gauge the intensity of training drills where high work-rate within a small area is evident. Small-sided games are considered intense when the power score is above 10 w/kg. In amateur soccer, values of 7–8 are normal.

What is player load catapult?

One parameter that empowers time-poor coaches, scientists and analysts alike is Catapult’s PlayerLoad metric. In scientific terms, PlayerLoad is an instantaneous rate of change of acceleration divided by a scaling factor. In coaching terms, it is a measure of your athlete’s workload.

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When was PlayerTek created?

April 10, 2017
Burns April 10, 2017. Sports wearable and data and analytics company Catapult Sports announced Monday it launched a consumer product PLAYERTEK for footballers. According to Catapult, the player-tracking pod is the world’s first GPS-enabled performance wearable on the market for amateur footballers.