Introducing the New Team Training Session Report
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The Team Training Session Report is an interactive web-based report that utilizes historical data to contextualize the numbers of the current session, making them easier to understand and saving coaches…
Mind The Gap: Internal Training Load During Practice vs. Competition
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This article is written by Domenik Theodorou, a Firstbeat Sports client and Performance Coach at RASTA Vechta, a professional basketball team competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Prior to his…
Using Firstbeat Sports Training Effect During Return-to-Play
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The Return-to-Play process, or indeed any conditioning program that is not in the form of the athlete’s sport, can be a challenge to manage. Questions such as how much should…
Optimizing Real-Time Athlete Monitoring Through Historical Data Analysis
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This article is written by Domenik Theodorou, a Firstbeat Sports client and Performance Coach at RASTA Vechta, a professional basketball team competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Prior to his…
Measuring Sleep to Help Manage Athletic Performance
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As part of sleep awareness week, March 13-19, it seems a good time to have a look at the subject and how you can utilize Firstbeat Sports to monitor your…
How to Maximize Use of Firstbeat During Return to Competition
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In this article, I’ll outline my strategy for RTC processes and elaborate on how I use Firstbeat to improve decision-making during this phase. I categorize RTC into “off-court” and “on-court” rehab
Micro-Cycle Periodization in Soccer – How to Structure the Game Week
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Preparing for each game is perhaps one of the most important considerations when coaches are planning their weekly training schedule, as they aim to arrive at game day with players as fresh as possible.
Maximizing Athletic Performance with Lap Management: A Comprehensive Guide
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Unlocking the full potential of your athletes and optimizing training requires a strategic approach. The Lap Management tool is your key to achieving this. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore…
How I Use Firstbeat in Professional Sports to Identify Trends in Players’ Fitness
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This article is written by Domenik Theodorou, a Firstbeat Sports client and Performance Coach at RASTA Vechta, a professional basketball team competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Before his current…
Firstbeat Heart Rate Sensors with Straps vs Heart Rate Sensors with Vests – What’s the Difference?
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Heart rate data forms the basis of multiple performance metrics used in professional sports. These metrics support decision-making and facilitate effective athlete and team performance management. Key metrics that rely…
Prepare Athletes for Game Demands Using Maximal Intensity Periods by Firstbeat Sports
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In this article, we’ll introduce the Maximal Intensity Periods feature by Firstbeat Sports and explain how you can use it to: Train as you play – gain insights into the…
Make Confident Coaching Decisions with Firstbeat’s Weekly Reporting
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In this article, we’ll introduce the Weekly Reporting feature from Firstbeat Sports. As a coach, you can use this feature to: See key training load data over a 7-day period…