Smart Dash Named Club Supplier for Verdy Sports Innovation Hub
Smart Dash, operated by Einja Co., Ltd., has recently been appointed as the club supplier and innovation partner for the Verdy Sports Innovation Hub managed by Tokyo Verdy. This collaboration aims to enhance the performance of individual players, particularly focusing on the Menina team, through a unique system designed to analyze and improve the running mechanics of soccer players.
The support provided to Menina players involves a customized system based on the running mechanics developed in track and field. This system is focused on helping players achieve their maximum speed in soccer by tailoring training that considers specific athletic characteristics. The support process is divided into three key steps:
1. Initial Assessment: Players undergo an evaluation that visualizes their running challenges based on four key functional aspects.
2. Improvement Support: Based on the evaluation results, each player receives customized training aimed at addressing their identified challenges.
3. Monitoring: The process of analysis and improvement is continuous, allowing players to regularly refine their speed.
With data backing from over 1,100 athletes, Smart Dash tailors its approach to improve the running mechanics of players effectively.
What sets Smart Dash apart is its method of not directly applying track and field training to soccer. Instead, it begins with precise measurements of each athlete's physical attributes, including strength, explosiveness, and flexibility. Thanks to AI-driven analysis of relationships between run data, such as joint angles and stride, Smart Dash offers personalized training programs tailored to each athlete's unique needs.
Moreover, Smart Dash emphasizes the importance of human coaching alongside data and reports. The dedicated coaches bring their wealth of experience—many have participated in national competitions—to motivate the players in ways that AI cannot replicate. By merging explicit knowledge gained from data analysis with implicit knowledge derived from their experiences, the coaches provide a comprehensive support system.
The goal is for athletes to deeply understand their training objectives and how these relate to their performance and future growth, fostering a self-driven cycle of improvement. This approach combines the scientific rigor of AI analysis with the motivational aspects of human coaching, creating a groundbreaking solution in sports training environments.
In addition to traditional metrics, Smart Dash has introduced curve sprint measurements, which are critical for soccer, where approximately 85% of a player’s highest speeds occur during curved sprints. This metric is determined using SmartSpeed timing gates, widely recognized internationally.
On the field, players frequently need to negotiate curves while dodging opponents, and quickly transitioning to a stop. The effectiveness of these movements is pivotal in both offensive and defensive situations. Smart Dash employs state-of-the-art equipment to measure players’ abilities to run along the penalty arc in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, revealing any disproportion in their running capabilities.
The assessment covers three main aspects:
By grasping the quality of these movements early on, players can improve their performance while also identifying risky habits that might lead to injury.
Although Smart Dash was developed for track disciplines, the company's expansion into soccer highlighted a critical need for improved solutions addressing the running demands specific to team sports. With soccer being one of the most popular sports among junior athletes seeking help, it illustrates the gap in specialized sprint training available.
Data revealed that even top-tier players often have 100m times comparable to junior athletes in Japan. The opportunity exists for these elite players to incorporate sprinting techniques from track in a way that complements their soccer movements, thus enhancing their overall performance.
The partnership between Smart Dash and Tokyo Verdy is deeply rooted in the goal of applying sprinting insights from track and field to the unique needs of soccer, creating a significant impact at both the individual and organizational levels.
Smart Dash, representing by Takafumi Iguchi, aims to revolutionize running analysis and improvement based on researched mechanics in sports. Operating in various locations within Kanto, including Setagaya and Koto, it serves over 1,100 individuals a year through junior running diagnosis sessions, attracting top athletes, including those who ranked in national competitions.
The foundation of their coaching combines practical experience with scientific research to create effective training solutions. With plans to further engage with current Menina players, Smart Dash anticipates that players will soon comprehensively understand training importance and participate in the process. This initiative aims to enhance sprint capabilities, benefiting not just the athletes but the entire soccer community through sustainable innovation.
Though only two months into the project, noticeable changes in player movements have manifested, and Smart Dash looks forward to showcasing their value to staff and the soccer community as a whole. By fostering collaboration and focusing on team-level sprint enhancements, they aim to create systemic advancements in player development and overall club growth.
Support for Menina Players
The support provided to Menina players involves a customized system based on the running mechanics developed in track and field. This system is focused on helping players achieve their maximum speed in soccer by tailoring training that considers specific athletic characteristics. The support process is divided into three key steps:
1. Initial Assessment: Players undergo an evaluation that visualizes their running challenges based on four key functional aspects.
2. Improvement Support: Based on the evaluation results, each player receives customized training aimed at addressing their identified challenges.
3. Monitoring: The process of analysis and improvement is continuous, allowing players to regularly refine their speed.
With data backing from over 1,100 athletes, Smart Dash tailors its approach to improve the running mechanics of players effectively.
Smart Dash's Running Improvement Method
What sets Smart Dash apart is its method of not directly applying track and field training to soccer. Instead, it begins with precise measurements of each athlete's physical attributes, including strength, explosiveness, and flexibility. Thanks to AI-driven analysis of relationships between run data, such as joint angles and stride, Smart Dash offers personalized training programs tailored to each athlete's unique needs.
Moreover, Smart Dash emphasizes the importance of human coaching alongside data and reports. The dedicated coaches bring their wealth of experience—many have participated in national competitions—to motivate the players in ways that AI cannot replicate. By merging explicit knowledge gained from data analysis with implicit knowledge derived from their experiences, the coaches provide a comprehensive support system.
The goal is for athletes to deeply understand their training objectives and how these relate to their performance and future growth, fostering a self-driven cycle of improvement. This approach combines the scientific rigor of AI analysis with the motivational aspects of human coaching, creating a groundbreaking solution in sports training environments.
New Sprint Analysis for Soccer
In addition to traditional metrics, Smart Dash has introduced curve sprint measurements, which are critical for soccer, where approximately 85% of a player’s highest speeds occur during curved sprints. This metric is determined using SmartSpeed timing gates, widely recognized internationally.
On the field, players frequently need to negotiate curves while dodging opponents, and quickly transitioning to a stop. The effectiveness of these movements is pivotal in both offensive and defensive situations. Smart Dash employs state-of-the-art equipment to measure players’ abilities to run along the penalty arc in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, revealing any disproportion in their running capabilities.
The assessment covers three main aspects:
- - Lateral Disparity: Analyzing which direction is easier or harder for the player to maneuver helps identify potential weaknesses.
- - Deceleration Quality: This evaluates how well players maintain their speed before coming to a sharp stop, giving insight into their current skill level. Criteria scored on a percentage basis inform coaches and players about areas needing improvement.
- - Curved Sprinting Ability: Measuring the actual ability to run in curves offers insights that cannot be captured in linear running tests.
By grasping the quality of these movements early on, players can improve their performance while also identifying risky habits that might lead to injury.
Decoding Soccer Performance
Although Smart Dash was developed for track disciplines, the company's expansion into soccer highlighted a critical need for improved solutions addressing the running demands specific to team sports. With soccer being one of the most popular sports among junior athletes seeking help, it illustrates the gap in specialized sprint training available.
Data revealed that even top-tier players often have 100m times comparable to junior athletes in Japan. The opportunity exists for these elite players to incorporate sprinting techniques from track in a way that complements their soccer movements, thus enhancing their overall performance.
The partnership between Smart Dash and Tokyo Verdy is deeply rooted in the goal of applying sprinting insights from track and field to the unique needs of soccer, creating a significant impact at both the individual and organizational levels.
About Smart Dash
Smart Dash, representing by Takafumi Iguchi, aims to revolutionize running analysis and improvement based on researched mechanics in sports. Operating in various locations within Kanto, including Setagaya and Koto, it serves over 1,100 individuals a year through junior running diagnosis sessions, attracting top athletes, including those who ranked in national competitions.
The foundation of their coaching combines practical experience with scientific research to create effective training solutions. With plans to further engage with current Menina players, Smart Dash anticipates that players will soon comprehensively understand training importance and participate in the process. This initiative aims to enhance sprint capabilities, benefiting not just the athletes but the entire soccer community through sustainable innovation.
Though only two months into the project, noticeable changes in player movements have manifested, and Smart Dash looks forward to showcasing their value to staff and the soccer community as a whole. By fostering collaboration and focusing on team-level sprint enhancements, they aim to create systemic advancements in player development and overall club growth.
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