Technological advances in sports are vital in making sure players become greater than ever before, pushing their limits further. It allows coaches and the staff to monitor data that was previously impossible to gather in real time. The best example of this is GPS Tracking. This provides data that help with performance monitoring, tactical analysis, injury prevention, and player development.

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Emphasizing Performance Monitoring Through GPS Tracking

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GPS Tracking gives coaches the ability to monitor distance covered, speed, acceleration, deceleration, and heart rate as matches are happening. This clues coaches into a player’s current level and strengths. At Madrid Euro Soccer Academy (MESA,) we make sure to gather data on our players during their matches and practice so that we get a better understanding of their abilities and how to instruct them to become elite soccer players. The decisions coaches make with this information is better informed and can help with customizing the training regimen of players. 

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GPS Tracking Is A Tool Manage Physical Workload

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Nothing matters to us more than a player’s health and well-being. This is why our investment into GPS Tracking has been invaluable. It lets our coaches and trainers analyze the physical exertion of players and the resulting strain placed on them. By being able to track their acceleration and deceleration, coaches can see how the player’s techniques and habits can be enhanced. It will allow the staff to instruct players on better ways to approach the game that will not take a toll on their bodies.

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More than just a tactical decision, it prioritizes the health of players by enabling our coaches to adjust the workload to keep players in optimal physical condition. 

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In-game Decision-Making Improved By GPS Tracking

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There are tactical advantages to GPS Tracking. Player positions, movement patterns, and distance traveled. All of these elements can be tracked and can inform the coach of what needs to be improved. By analyzing player positioning data during a match, coaches can identify patterns of play which can contribute to improved individual decision-making and collective performance.

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MESA also creates positional heatmaps using the data we receive during matches. Our coaches can see where players tend to move on and off the ball, which will guide them in instructing players in terms of position and formation.

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GPS Tracking Leads To More Personalized Growth

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When coaches can see the behaviors and strengths of players through GPS Tracking, they can tailor their training and coaching to be as personalized as possible. This will lead to player development that is deeper and more comprehensive than ever before. This is in line with MESA’s goals and commitments to our players. We strive to build elite soccer players from the ground up through holistic training and an emphasis on Spanish football. Using the latest technology available to create personalized training instructions can only help players grow as part of our Academy.

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By staying up to date with groundbreaking innovations and learning the best ways to use them, we prepare players to be able to meet the next step on their soccer journeys. Integrating GPS Tracking is an extremely effective way for academies to foster a more efficient and detailed plan for soccer players.

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