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De legendarische wedstrijd tegen SC Heerenveen zal de geschiedenisboeken ingaan. We spraken met hoofdcoach Thomas Duivenvoorden en analyseerden de wedstrijd op basis van de wedstrijdgegevens van JOHAN Sports.

Technology and physiotherapy come together in a new partnership between JOHAN Sports and Pro-F Physiotherapy. By using the advanced PACER system, athletes can now be better monitored, and their recovery process improved. This partnership aims to set a new standard in athlete support and physiotherapy, helping them safely and effectively return to their original performance levels.

Monitoring heart rate is a vital aspect of optimizing performance and recovery in athletes. While many performance coaches already track external load using GPS sensors, monitoring internal load via heart rate data remains one of the few objective and practical methods to understand how a player's body responds to intensive training and matches.

Ten years ago, Jelle Reichert, founder of JOHAN Sports, ventured into uncharted territory with the very first version of the JOHAN GPS tracker for athletes: the V1 — a prototype that was far from perfect. However, one team, De Graafschap, under the guidance of head coach Jan Vreman, was willing to take on the challenge. Now, a decade later, both GPS technology and the use of data in sports have evolved significantly. In a twist of fate, Vreman is once again the head coach of De Graafschap, making this moment a fitting occasion to celebrate not only JOHAN Sports' 10-year anniversary but also a decade-long collaboration with De Graafschap.

Following the menstrual cycle of female athletes becomes more and more important. It helps to individualize training sessions, specifically tailored to their needs. We believe that menstrual cycle monitoring in women sports has a huge impact on training, performance and recovery of female athletes. Therefore, we are proud to introduce our new feature in our Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) application designed specifically for female athletes. This feature allows athletes to log menstrual cycle data and better understand how each phase of the cycle may influence their training week, creating a more holistic approach to performance monitoring and combining this with the GPS data and heart rate data.

The Johan Sports individual athlete dock is a great way for coaches to monitor their athletes remotely. Athletes can utilize the Johan Sports PACER devices anytime and anywhere—whether training solo, at a camp, or during competition. By using the Johan Sports Live App, athletes synchronize their PACER devices with the cloud, enabling coaches to edit, trim, and analyze the data once it’s uploaded from the training session or competition

Cold temperatures can have significant physiological effects on athletes, especially those participating in high-intensity sports like football. Heart rate, as a key indicator of cardiovascular effort, is one of the most affected parameters.

When it comes to optimizing athletic performance, setting clear targets is essential. Traditionally, team targets have been the norm. While this approach promotes unity and ensures everyone is working towards the same objective, it doesn't account for individual differences in roles, positions, or physical readiness.

Optimize Athlete Monitoring with the new JOHAN Sports Dashboard: Seamlessly Track, Compare, and Analyze Metrics for Better Training and Game Strategies

To maximize your team's performance and recovery, it’s crucial to strategically distribute training loads throughout the week based on match demands. In this guide, we'll explore how to tailor your weekly training schedule to match loads, ensuring peak performance and optimal recovery. Discover the principles of load distribution and learn how to apply a wave-like training pattern for balanced and effective preparation.

Explore our latest analysis of player metrics, including total distance, sprint distances, and high-intensity efforts. With clear visuals and detailed positional insights, this report offers valuable data for optimizing training and improving player performance. Perfect for coaches and analysts seeking actionable, data-driven guidance.

Explore our latest analysis of player metrics, including total distance, sprint distances, and high-intensity efforts. With clear visuals and detailed positional insights, this report offers valuable data for optimizing training and improving player performance. Perfect for coaches and analysts seeking actionable, data-driven guidance.