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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.

Latest studies

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).

PIRI STUDY

A Machine Learning Perspective on the Relationships Between Training Doses and Match Injury Trends

This study explores the link between high-speed running, sprinting, and injuries in elite football. With data from 12 European and MLS teams, we used machine learning to reveal key insights into training and injury prevention.

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.

Blogs

Perspectives and POV

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

BLOG

Use Case: Return to Play with Confidence Using VALD Performance Data

Effective return to play starts with one connected view of rehab progress and readiness—structured, collaborative, and trusted....

BLOG

Use Case: Contextualizing Growth & Maturation in Athlete Development

Because how an athlete develops biologically is just as important as how they perform physically....

BLOG

Rethink Session Planning Software: Go Beyond the Drill Sheet with iP: Intelligence Platform

The next evolution of session planning—fully integrated, strategically connected....

Latest news

NEWS

Kitman Labs to Deliver Gold Standard Player Welfare, Care and Development Infrastructure for wsl football

Kitman Labs to provide WSL Football with elite medical, performance, and coaching technology to safeguard players and advance development, setting a new benchmark for women’s football.

NEWS

Kitman Labs In Use By The British & Irish Lions For Third Successive Tour

World’s most-famous touring rugby union side is using the performance intelligence company’s data & analytics platform for 2025 Tour to Australia

PRESS RELEASES

HEADLINES

Our latest announcements from around the globe.

VIDEOS & PODCASTS

STREAM

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

Latest Multimedia

VIDEO

Kitman Labs CEO Stephen Smith on Building the Future of Talent Development in Global Sport

In conversation with Ger Gilroy on Off The Ball, Stephen Smith outlines how Kitman Labs is transforming athlete care and development through data-driven insights, helping organizations unlock performance and build sustainable talent pathways.

PODCAST

Bridging the Gap: Improving Communication and Collaboration in Collegiate Athletics

In this episode, we delve into the challenges faced by NCAA institutions in fostering effective communication and collaboration both in and across sports.

Seen & Heard

SBJ Live

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sky Sports

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.

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.

Leaders Performance Institute

Aarhus Positioning on Talent Development Processes

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.

talkSPORT

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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Resources

Resources

Latest studies

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

A Machine Learning Perspective on the Relationships Between Training Doses and Match Injury Trends

Research

learn

Blogs

Perspectives and POV

Use Case: Return to Play with Confidence Using VALD Performance Data

Use Case: Contextualizing Growth & Maturation in Athlete Development

Rethink Session Planning Software: Go Beyond the Drill Sheet with iP: Intelligence Platform

Latest news

Kitman Labs to Deliver Gold Standard Player Welfare, Care and Development Infrastructure for wsl football

Kitman Labs In Use By The British & Irish Lions For Third Successive Tour

PRESS RELEASES

HEADLINES

VIDEOS & PODCASTS

STREAM

Latest Multimedia

Kitman Labs CEO Stephen Smith on Building the Future of Talent Development in Global Sport

Bridging the Gap: Improving Communication and Collaboration in Collegiate Athletics

Seen & Heard

Integrating Data and Philosophy from Academy to First Team

Strategic Technology Adoption for Holistic Student-Athlete Care

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

Unified Data Platforms, Streamline Workflows

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

Why Player Pathway is critical today?

Aarhus Positioning on Talent Development Processes

Priorities for teams starting out

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

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