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Welcome to the Kitman Labs Resource Portal.  Download, search, scroll and stream the latest research, news and content from our team of practitioners, data scientists, industry experts and clients.

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Latest studies

PIRI STUDY

Bridging the Gap: Menstrual Cycle Support Needs in Sport from the Athlete and Support Staff Perspectives

Drawing on insights from hundreds of athletes and support staff across more than 20 sports, this international study exposes how gendered systems and cultural stigma have created a performance landscape of “impact without infrastructure” in women’s sport.
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PIRI STUDY

Factors Associated with Match Outcomes in Elite European Football – Insights from Machine Learning Models

This study examines the key factors influencing match results in European football, analyzing over 61,000 matches using Artificial intelligence (AI).
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Research

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Download the latest research from the data scientists at PIRI – the Performance Intelligence Research Initiative – and the practitioners across Kitman Labs.  Access evidence-based best practices advancing the fields of performance science, coaching, talent development and identification, and leadership in the areas of Sport and Defense.

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Blogs

Perspectives and POV

Our latest thoughts, observations and insights on performance science, unlocking human potential, the state of sport and everything in between.

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Individual Analysis: Understanding Player Workload Over Time

Track how load builds for each athlete across training and competition, so decisions are grounded in a complete workload picture...
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Squad Analysis: Monitoring Group Trends and Identifying Imbalances

Understand how load is building across the squad over time, so small issues can be addressed before they impact availability...
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Daily Analysis: Reviewing Session Load for Better Daily Decisions

Start the day with a clear view of session load, drill contribution, and intensity relative to match demands...
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Latest news

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United Soccer League Announces Expanded Partnership with Performance Intelligence Company Kitman Labs

Multi-year agreement delivers gold-standard performance medicine technology to all 25 clubs across the USL Championship
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Leeds United Expands Kitman Labs Partnership From Academy to First Team to Unify Medical, Performance and Operations

First team deployment extends Leeds United's existing Premier League Academy partnership with Kitman Labs onto iP: Intelligence Platform, with iP Core powering daily club operations and My iP delivering reporting and visualization
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PRESS RELEASES

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Our latest announcements from around the globe.

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VIDEOS & PODCASTS

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Listen, watch and learn from the leaders, innovators and practitioners advancing the adoption of technology, data and analytics in high performance environments worldwide.

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Latest Multimedia

VIDEO

Why Equine Performance Has Stalled and What Data Can Do Next

Watch Stephen Smith, CEO and Founder of Kitman Labs, explore the gap between the rapid evolution of human performance and the relative lack of progress in equine sport.
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PODCAST

As women’s football evolves, is athlete support evolving fast enough?

In this episode of The Women’s Football Show, Lianne Sanderson sits down with Stephen Smith, CEO of Kitman Labs, and former Finland international Anne Makinen to unpack a critical gap in sport: how menstrual health impacts performance—and why the women’s game needs better research, better education, and better systems of support.
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Integrating Data and Philosophy from Academy to First Team

Ian Buckman, Academy Manager at Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., highlights the club's integrated approach to player development, aligning the academy's philosophy with the first teams. The club effectively tracks player progress by sharing profiles and data between coaching and recruitment. Their Football Intelligence Platform ensures coaching consistency and evidence-based player development, reinforcing the club's commitment to data-driven practices.

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ADU

Strategic Technology Adoption for Holistic Student-Athlete Care

Mark Coberley, Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine at Iowa State University, emphasizes the importance of a question-first approach when adopting new technology in athletic program development. He argues against the common mistake of purchasing technology without a clear purpose. Instead, he advocates for identifying key questions that need answers before choosing the appropriate technology.

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Sky Sports

Impact of Growing Fixture Schedule and Congestion on Injury - or Not

As footballers face an increasing number of fixtures across club and international competitions, concerns about rising injury levels are growing. Stephen Smith, CEO of Kitman Labs, addresses the potential impact of fixture congestion on player injuries on SkyNews, emphasizing that it's not just about the number of games but also how teams train, prepare for congestion, and manage player rotation. While some speculate that more games might increase risks, Stephen stresses the importance of data-driven analysis.

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Michigan State University

Unified Data Platforms, Streamline Workflows

On the Game Changer Podcast, Renee Kleszczynski from Michigan State University, discusses consolidating the efforts of performance coaches, athletic trainers, and strength coaches by integrating their data in one unified platform. This allows them to focus solely on their roles without additional tasks. This allows for the maintenance of accurate records and enables advanced capabilities and insights, which ultimately enhances their contributions and the overall performance management of athletes.

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Inside Tactics: The technology that helped Ipswich reach the Premier League

Sky News and Sam Blitz visited the Ipswich Town Training Grounds to interview Director of Performance Andrew Rolls and Kitman Labs Founder & CEO Stephen Smith. They discussed the club's multifaceted partnership with the high-performance technology company and its role in its successful bid for promotion to the Premier League.

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Leaders Performance Institute

Why Player Pathway is critical today?

Watch part one of the Leaders Performance Institute Podcast Series, where industry leaders discuss establishing productive talent development pipelines, creating player pathways, and leveraging data and analytics to cultivate talent for the home team and the commercial market.

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Leaders Performance Institute

Aarhus Positioning on Talent Development Processes

Watch part one of the Leaders Performance Institute Podcast Series, where industry leaders discuss establishing productive talent development pipelines, creating player pathways, and leveraging data and analytics to cultivate talent for the home team and the commercial market.

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Leaders Performance Institute

Priorities for teams starting out

Watch part two of the Leaders Performance Institute Podcast Series, where industry leaders explore the transformative growth of women’s football, its economic impact and the need for expanded research to help inform player development, player welfare and performance.

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Stephen Smith on Athlete Workload, Injuries, and the Future of Data in Sport

In this wide-ranging discussion on talkSPORT with Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker, Kitman Labs CEO and founder Steven Smith explores the complex realities of athlete health and performance. From injury prevention and player workloads to communicating insights in the language coaches understand, he explains why collaboration and smarter use of insights are essential to keep players on the field and extend careers.

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