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Sports Tech Player Data for Competitive Edge | Sports CTO Talks

Sports CTO Talks - Sports Tech Podcast

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"Sports Tech in Action: How Teams Are Using Player Data to Gain a Competitive Edge"

🎙️ Episode Overview

In this episode, we welcome Ben Slingerland, Head of Sales at PlayerData, for an insightful conversation on how player data is reshaping modern sports.

Ben shares how teams are using performance data, GPS tracking, and athlete monitoring to make smarter coaching decisions, improve player development, reduce injury risks, and gain a competitive edge. We also discuss the growing role of sports technology, the importance of actionable insights, and how data is becoming accessible to organizations at every level of sport.

Whether you're a coach, sports executive, athlete, founder, or sports tech enthusiast, this episode offers practical insights into the future of performance analytics and data-driven decision-making.

🎧 Tune in and discover how technology is changing the game.

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