Video Case Study: Aberdeen FC

Aberdeen FC Academy:

Coaching, Scouting and Operations staff from Aberdeen FC explain their experiences with The Sports Office’s Athlete Management System. The Club has used the system since 2014 at Academy level and has since rolled out the system to the first team.

Director of Football Operations, Steven Gunn said, “Another key area where we have utilised The Sports Office to its full capacity is our Medical and Sports Science provision. We now have a universal platform to collate, store and share data.”

For more information on how we can assist your club, contact The Sports Office now.

6th February 2019 /  

Academy Directors across elite sport use The Sports Office ‘Report Engine’ for Long Term Player Development

Academy Directors from a range of elite sports clubs have highlighted The Sports Office ‘Report Engine’ as an invaluable tool for optimising long-term player development.

The ‘Report Engine’ is a core element of The Sports Office performance management systems for elite sport. The functionality has the power and capacity to deliver fully customisable and automated reports to staff, players and other key personnel.

Users can create and share individual player or automated team reports, using a range of performance data. The reports can track on-field and training performance, injuries and wellbeing.

Emma Flett, Aberdeen FC’s Senior Football Operations Coordinator, commented: “Player and parent engagement has improved as coaches’ reports can be tracked and analysed.

“Prior to the adoption of The Sports Office, much of the reporting on players’ performance was verbal, which was difficult to monitor and review with players at later dates.”

She continued, “The ease of use of the system has allowed the club to develop and progress its Academy functions. It has been invaluable since its introduction in 2013.”

The Sports Office Report Engine Player Performance Report on a MacBook

The ‘Report Engine’ has key benefits for everyone within an elite football organisation. Transparency and feedback can be provided at all levels including federations, players and parents.

In addition to their success within Scotland, The Sports Office also work to support the FA’s The Long-term player development strategy. A strategy which emphasises the importance of accurate performance data and applied knowledge for player development.

The ‘Report Engine’ can also present data in an accessible format. This makes it easier to apply and take effective evidence-based decisions.

If you feel your organisation would benefit from a centralised hub which cohesively brings together all elements of performance workflow into one system, contacts The Sports Office now.

19th November 2018 /  

The Sports Office Supporting CHAMPIONS across Football

Reaching the end of the 2017/18 football season, The Sports Office clients have had phenomenal results. The Champions of the Premier League and finalists of the Champions League, along with League 1 winners and the Women’s Super League cup finalists are among a few TSO Clients.

Manchester City, Liverpool FC, along with Wigan Athletic have successfully taken on board The Sports Office systems. Both Women’s Super League Cup finalists, Arsenal and Manchester City Ladies use The Sports Office systems to help maximise their chances of success.

Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, Wigan Athletic FC and Arsenal FC Badges

Stuart Jones, Client Manager said, “It’s fantastic news for the company and we are delighted to be associated with the most successful teams in men’s and women’s football.

Our aim at The Sports Office is to assist the clubs in any way possible. With all off-field performance data in order, we help to maximise the team’s performance and it’s always great to see our clients have success.”

Clubs, academies and federations use our systems globally to provide support to senior management, player personnel and athletes.  Find modules for coaching, medical and conditioning, scouting and recruitment. Furthermore, the centralised systems include an extensive range of features, to support all departments required by the club. Some of our features include video, intra-club communication, finance and report generation.

To use the performance management systems of elite soccer champions, contact us.

2nd July 2018 /  

North American presence bolstered by client management visit

The Sports Office presence in the North American market has been bolstered following a visit to the territory by its client management team, during which meetings with current and potential new clients were staged.

Clubs in Major League Soccer and the National Hockey League are already using The Sports Office performance management systems and key staff from these and other organisations were involved in the gatherings, which took place in both Canada and USA.

As part of its commitment to the highest possible standards of ongoing support and service, the Sports Office team also delivered further training in the system’s latest functionality. The aim is to ensure all clients maximise usage and gain full value from the system, in areas including coaching, sports medicine, sport science, performance analysis, administration and recruitment.

“The visit was highly productive and we very much enjoyed meeting with our current clients in North American sport”, said Client Manager Carl Pomfret. “It was also pleasing to meet with organisations who are considering using our performance management systems for elite sport, to meet the challenges they face.”

Pomfret added: ”The Leagues and organisations which make up the North American sports market are some of the most progressive and forward thinking in the world and we are delighted to have the opportunity to work with them as they strive to maximise all aspects of their performance and preparation.“

Sports organisations in North America use The Sports Office performance management systems.

MLS team Toronto FC (pictured) are among the organisations in North American sport to use The Sports Office performance management systems.

In addition to meetings with current clients in both the US and Canada, the Sports Office team also met with potential new clients, who operate in the MLS and the NBA. During the visit, a new client agreement was also reached with a leading franchise in the Canadian Football League.

The Sports Office provides online performance management systems for elite sport, which offer a range of functionality. The systems support key performance processes including athlete monitoring and training load management, injury prevention, sports science, sports medicine, administration, coaching and sports analytics.

Among the company’s current clients are many elite sports organisations in other parts of the world. These include teams in SANZAR’s Super Rugby competition, the Australian NRL and European teams competing in the UEFA Champions League.

The Sports Office’s dedicated software for elite football is currently also used by leading clubs in the Barclay’s Premier League, the Sky Bet Championship, the MLS and Australia’s A-League, as well as major football governing bodies, including the Scottish FA.

Elsewhere in the world of elite sport, clients include the RFU, Aviva Premiership rugby clubs, leading equestrian organisations including the BHA, high-ranking professional tennis players, clubs in Rugby League’s Super League and professional cycling teams.

23rd June 2016 /  

The Sports Office continues growth in elite football.

The adoption of The Sports Office’s online performance management systems, within elite football, has increased to such an extent that the company now supplies more than 20 leading professional clubs across the globe.

Those using the system at first team level include several in the Barclay’s Premier League and Sky Bet Championship, as well as clubs in North America’s MLS and Australasia’s A-League.

Phil Clarke, The Sports Office Managing Director, commented: “We believe this continued growth at the highest levels is a reflection of the capability, quality and reliability of our online performance management systems for elite, professional football.

“Via feedback we receive from our expanding client base, we have seen that our systems deliver a major positive performance impact for the organisations which adopt them.”

Clarke added: “We have recently completed a major system update which has delivered increased functionality, an improved design and an enhanced user experience. We look forward to continuing our work to support both existing and new clients.”

The Sports Office online performance management systems for football were created to meet the increasing challenges faced by practitioners involved in the sport at elite, professional level. The systems provide extensive functionality to support coaching, video-usage, sports science, sports medicine, scouting and recruitment, squad management and communication. They also allow the creation of truly personalised performance and development plans for players.

The company works with more than 20 elite football clubs, competing in the world’s most high-profile competitions. Several major national governing bodies have also chosen to adopt The Sports Office. One of these is the Scottish FA, who use it throughout their structures, including for all their national teams and at all seven of their Performance Schools.

Elsewhere in the world of elite sport, clients include the RFU, Aviva Premiership rugby clubs, leading equestrian organisations, professional tennis coaches, clubs in Rugby League’s Super League and professional cycling teams.

18th September 2015 /