Sports Operations Management Platform
Operations & Administration
in iP Core
Schedules, communication, participation, documents, video—one operational layer, not a collection of disconnected tools. Operations & Administration in iP Core is the foundation for how elite organisations actually run the day.
Built natively into iP: Intelligence Platform—one calendar, one data model, one source of truth.
One Platform. By Design.
Most “operations platforms” in this category were assembled by acquisition—separate calendars, separate databases, separate logins, rebadged and sold as one product. Staff become the glue. Coordination slows. Visibility breaks.
iP Core is built differently. One codebase. One data model. One calendar across every team and department. Schedules, participation, communication, documents, and video—connected from day one, not bolted on later.
Run the day. Don't chase it.
iP Core turns the daily plan into a live operating rhythm. Manage schedules, capture participation, send updates, complete forms, and access documents and video—from one connected environment that moves as fast as the day does.
Centralised Calendar & Scheduling
Plan training, travel, meetings, and key activities in one shared event-driven calendar. Keep schedules, locations, participants, and updates aligned across teams and departments.
Mobile Access for Athletes & Staff
Keep schedules, alerts, and operational updates accessible wherever the team is. Extend coordination beyond the office so staff and athletes stay connected throughout the day.
Participation & Availability Visibility
See who is available, who is involved, and what has changed in the context of the day’s activities. Keep participation and operational decisions connected instead of tracking updates outside the calendar.
Structured Forms & Data Collection
Collect confirmations, operational inputs, and required information in a more consistent way. Reduce manual follow-up and keep records organised and in one place.
Communication & Messaging
Communicate schedule changes, updates, and key information in the same system used to coordinate operations. Keep staff and athletes aligned without relying on disconnected message threads.
Document Management
Keep important documents and resources organised, current, and easy to access. Share the right materials with staff and athletes without scattering them across email, drives, and messaging apps.
Alerts & Notifications
Keep schedule changes, reminders, and key updates moving to the right people at the right time. Reduce missed communications and manual follow-up across staff and athletes.
Video Management
Distribute video resources within the same platform used to run the day. Give teams one place to access the materials they need without switching systems.
Seen & Heard
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.
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.
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, emphasising 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.
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.
Mobilising Data for Different Users
On the Game Changer podcast, Joshua Rucci from the University of Georgia, shares insights about using flexible, configurable reporting to mobilise data and support various sports and their unique user needs. He explains how coaches can track metrics such as daily jump performance and compare them to historical data. Additionally, he implemented customisable, alarmed dashboards using a simple color-coded system based on rolling averages, allowing coaches to identify areas needing attention quickly.
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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