GPS coach ensures the quality of training

Players' motivation is increasing very much; it becomes clearly an increase in training. The players are very interested in following their statistics and development. This has really been a boost for them. Their understanding increases with this. I think it's very important that players understand the purpose of the exercises. This is a tool that gives them feedback so they can understand why they are training in a certain way.

What is your background?

Hans-Martin Isberg is physical coach for IK Brage and also training instructor for Swedish Handball Federation. Hans-Martin is now working with GPS coach System to develop and analyze IK Brage’s football players.

What are the benefits of knowing how the players run?

The total distance says something, but I especially want to see in what different tempos the distance has been run. Two players may have run 12 km, but they could have run this 12 km in completely different ways. I want to see many fast sprints at a high pace, both in number and in time. Any player can run 12 km but it is the high-intensity sprints, I want to see.

What parallels can be seen between heart rate and how the players run?

The relationship between GPS and heart rate is interesting because then you can see if the training purposes are reached. Is the player working hard enough and take the sprints? The statistics shows this very clearly.

How can the GPS measurements develop a coach?

With help of the GPS coach System, can I see if the purposes of the exercises are achieved. When we exercise endurance I get a direct feedback on how it worked. The same applies to speed training so that I can monitor progress and evaluate my exercises. I find it very useful to get an receipt on the goals of my exercises.

How can the GPS measurements develop an individual player in your team?

Players' motivation is increasing very much; it clearly becomes an increase in training. The players are very interested in follow their statistics and development. This has really been a boost for them. Their understanding increases with this. I think it's very important that players understand the purpose of the exercises. This is a tool that gives them feedback so they can understand why they are training in a certain way.

How can the GPS measurements develop your team?

If all individuals improve with GPS it develops the whole team. If you pair heart rate, GPS and feeling, is it easier for the players to motivate themselves to practice more. I think this is a good tool to educate the players.

Can you see any short-term results?

In the short term, can I see the intensity of the exercises increases because the players and coaches can see how they perform. The trainer can see if all players are involved in the exercises. Based on this, the quality of the exercises can be improved.

What can you improve if you measure each player for a long time?

I can ensure the quality of the training and I get closer to the perfect training. GPS coach System ensures that the training fulfills its purpose. Everything is about to train on what you want to get good at.