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Abstract
Athletic coaches are always looking for the next strategy or tool to help them gain an advantage over their competitors. In recent years, technology has been incorporated into athletics at all levels. Heart rate monitors are a good example of equipment that has gained significant popularity for individualized training and recovery for athletes. However, a relatively new piece of equipment, the Polar Team Pro system (PTPS), takes technology to the next level by allowing for simultaneous analysis of a group of individuals. The PTPS incorporates global positioning system (GPS) tracking, motion tracking, live heart rate monitoring, and accurate data analysis to be used in a team setting. This article highlights how the PTPS can be used for smart coaching, player development, and safety monitoring of athletes, and provide a cost-effective coaching tool in today's sport setting.
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Ryan T. Conners
Ryan T. Conners ([email protected]) is in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama – Huntsville in Huntsville, AL.
Paul N. Whitehead
Paul N. Whitehead is in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama – Huntsville in Huntsville, AL.
Tyler S. Shimizu
Tyler S. Shimizu is in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama – Huntsville in Huntsville, AL.
Jonathan D. Bailey
Jonathan D. Bailey is in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama – Huntsville in Huntsville, AL.