Andrew Miller
Leveraging Performance Data for Content ...

In recent years, athletes have increasingly taken control of their public image by leveraging platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, bypassing traditional media outlets. This shift represents a significant change in how athletes manage their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Beyond curating their personal brands, there is an emerging opportunity to use performance data to create engaging content for fans.

Leveraging Performance Data for Content Creation: A New Frontier for Athletes, Teams, Leagues, Broadcasters, and Brands
Football, Performance
Andrew Miller
The Business Behind NFL Players' Peak ...

The NFL preseason sets the stage not only for intense competition but also for showcasing the remarkable intersection of athlete performance and business strategy. As teams harness advanced sports science to push player capabilities to their peak, this not only affects the outcome on the field but also plays a crucial role in shaping team branding and commercial appeal.

The Business Behind NFL Players' Peak Performance: Leveraging Sports Science for Commercial Success
Andrew Miller
Sport Science informing Commentary at the ...

Modern sports commentary is no longer just about describing the action; it’s about providing context and analysis that enhances the narrative of the competition. With advancements in sports science, commentators could now have access to a wealth of information that might help them explain why an athlete may be performing at their best or struggling in a particular moment. For example, insights into an athlete’s lactate threshold, heart rate, or recovery metrics could provide explanations for sudden changes in pace or endurance during a race.

Sport Science informing Commentary at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Andrew Miller
Ferran Torres: The Impact of Sports Psychology ...

Ferran Torres, a name that has become synonymous with promise and potential in the world of football, has faced his share of challenges on the path to the highest level. His journey from the Valencia youth academy to the heights of Manchester City and FC Barcelona has been marked by significant achievements and undeniable talent. However, like many elite athletes, Torres encountered obstacles that tested his mental resilience


Ferran Torres: The Impact of Sports Psychology on a career rejuvenated
Andrew Miller
Andy Murray's Legendary Career and the ...

Andy Murray, who most would consider Scotland’s greatest ever sportsman, has announced that he will officially retire from professional tennis following the conclusion of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Murray's career is a testament to physical and mental resilience, determination, and exceptional natural talent. As we reflect on his journey, it’s clear that he leaves behind a legacy that transcends the sport.

Andy Murray's Legendary Career and the Complexities of Retirement in Professional Sports

Fans

SSA Blog: It's coming home

Good news for England football fans dreaming of being in the stadium to witness ‘football coming home’. After recent success with a raft of pilot schemes, the UK Government has announced an increase in the number of fans able to attend Euro 2020 matches at Wembley. The increase means the home of English football will, from the knockout stages onward, allow attendances of up to 45,000 fans, equal 50% of capacity.

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SSA Blog: The fans are back, again...

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As restrictions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic ease further in the UK, football fans will once again be allowed into stadiums for the final few games of the season. The new regulations, announced by the government, will see only home fans allowed to attend and limits of up to either 25% capacity of the stadium or 10,000 people, whichever is the smaller.

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SSA Blog: The fans are back

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SSA Blog: The fans are back

With the ending of the UK’s month-long autumn COVID-19 national lockdown, the government has moved to continue its tentative steps back towards normality by allowing crowds to return to sporting fixtures. Inevitably, the focus has fallen on football with clubs in tiers 1 and 2 areas allowed to welcome 4,000 and 2,000 fans respectively.