Menlo Park, California and Como, Italy October 9, 2024 – Kitman Labs, the global enterprise SaaS platform providing the only single, centralized operating system for performance intelligence in Sports, has today announced a new partnership with Serie A side Como 1907. This partnership sees Kitman Labs partner with one of Italy’s fastest growing clubs now led by former top tier pro footballer, Cesc Fabregas.
Como 1907 will deploy the full suite of solutions in iP: Intelligence Platform across the Men’s First Team, U7-17 and Primavera (U19) Academy Teams. The teams will utilize the Performance Medicine, Performance Optimization, and Coaching and Development Solutions in the Intelligence Platform, combining player-related medical, performance, and development data in one fully integrated and shared advanced operating system, providing a real-time, 360° view of each player.
Unlike other technology providers in the market, the Intelligence Platform is the only natively designed and developed platform capable of integrating and unifying all medical, performance and development data in one system. The platform provides Como 1907 with a shared source of truth for the club – aggregating all data and third-party data sources into one platform, generating the analytical insights and intelligence necessary to support evidence-based decision-making by all Departments, providing the reporting and visualization tools to quickly and easily communicate among relevant stakeholders and drive collaboration across the Organisation.
By unifying the Men’s First Team and Academy on a shared platform, Como 1907 will be able to:
- Enable more informed succession planning and buy/sell decisions in alignment with the Club’s development strategy
- Systemize and execute the Club’s performance strategy and operating philosophy at every level of the Organization
- Strengthen continuity of care and development as players transition to the First Team
- Optimise player pathways and identify talent earlier
- Better prepare players for the rigours of the First Team
“Embracing technological innovation is critical to the success of any contemporary club and we share that philosophy at Como 1907. We have a responsibility to make sure our players and practitioners are empowered with the tools necessary to raise their level of play and our deployment of the Kitman Labs Intelligence Platform is consistent with that effort. This kind of technology has the added benefit of driving operational efficiency across the Club – streamlining data collection and workflows, freeing up our coaches and staff to spend more time in training or on the pitch with players and accelerating staff access to the practical, data-led intelligence they need to support decision-making on a daily basis. In addition, by combining all teams on one shared platform, we have full transparency around the health, performance and development of every player, in every squad on every team which enables us to maintain a player centred approach.” said Osian Roberts, Head Coach & Head of Development, Como 1907.
“Como 1907 continues to be one of the best development stories in global football, rising from the fourth division to Serie A in just six seasons. The investment the ownership and leadership have made in leveraging technology to aid their growth on and off the pitch has been inspiring to see and we are thrilled to now support them as they continue to challenge Italy’s top tier. This partnership is a clear commitment from Como 1907 to provide best-in-class technology to their practitioners, coaches, and players as they look to maximize the health, performance, and potential of their entire organization,” said Stephen Smith, CEO and Founder of Kitman Labs.
Kitman Labs has an established track record of working with top teams and leagues across a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, rugby, and American football. The company’s technology is in use by some of the world’s most elite soccer organizations, including Bayer Leverkusen, Ipswich Town F.C., Fulham F.C., Chelsea F.C., and Liverpool F.C. Kitman Labs recently announced the launch and deployment of The Football Intelligence Platform across all Premier League Academies.
iP: Intelligence Platform represents the industry’s largest dataset of talent, performance, and medical data for all stages of the athlete lifecycle.
About Kitman Labs:
Kitman Labs is the world’s leading sports science and performance intelligence company. Kitman Labs powers iP: Intelligence Platform, the advanced operating system used by the largest and most innovative leagues, teams and regulatory bodies in elite Sport and Defense. Our software solutions – Performance Medicine, Performance Optimization, Coaching & Development and League Operations – have been designed to optimise human performance; enhance overall health, wellness and longevity; reduce injury risk; and drive operational efficiencies and value. Kitman Labs is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Dublin.
About Como 1907
Founded in 1907, Calcio Como has been a historic pillar of Italian football, with a legacy rooted in passion, dedication, and community involvement. In 2017 the club faced adversity when financial troubles led to relegation to Serie D. Revitalisation came in 2019 with the acquisition by Indonesian conglomeration the Djarum Group, who spearheaded a successful resurgence, culminating in a return to Serie A in 2024.
Nestled on Lake Como’s shore, the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium encapsulates Como 1907’s deep roots within its city. The club embodies Como’s vibrancy, historic charm, and community spirit.
Media Contacts:
Como 1907:
Alexandra Bell
Head of Communications and Media
alex.bell@comofootball.com
Kitman Labs
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