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

Project Restart

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SSA Blog: Training partners

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SSA Blog: Training partners

Project restart created an unprecedented interest from football media and fans into training, performance and the potential for injury that the return from lockdown has created. As we have mentioned in a number of previous blogs (It’s back, Recovery position, Project restart), Covid-19 presented staff with a number of unique challenges. There was no playbook for lockdown and the extended break it caused. There was no fixed return date to build conditioning towards, and there was no clear understanding of the fixture demands if/when competition was to return.

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SSA Blog: Its back...

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So here we are, after 100 days, the Premier League is back. Two games launch Project Restart, Aston Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal. Players have been through lockdown, socially distanced training, limited group training, full contact training and finally behind closed doors friendly games in preparation.

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SSA Blog: Recovery position...

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SSA Blog: Recovery position...

Earlier this month we took a look at the Premier League’s Project Restart as growing evidence suggested players could face increased injury risk upon their return. The risk of injury has been associated with deconditioning during the lockdown period and the relatively short reconditioning time before competitive games restart. Initial data from the Bundesliga, plus, now famous, research from the NFL during its lockout season of 2011 suggest injuries will be a greater risk for Premier League players upon return to play.

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SSA Blog: Project Restart

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SSA Blog: Project Restart

The Premier League is set to resume on the 17th June, subject to continued government approval. It marks the latest step in the much publicised Project Restart. If all goes to plan the season commences with midweek games between Aston Villa and Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal before a full round of weekend fixtures between 19th - 21st. The last Premier League action took place on 9th March. For the players, this will mean a gap of over 3 months since they were last involved in competitive action.