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SEP 7, 2023

X-Skills Science

At X-skills, we are aiming to revolutionizing sports training through individualized data-driven training methods. We firmly believe that scientific research is the key to unlocking the full potential of athletes. By merging data and science, we can provide personalized feedback, tailor training sessions, and offer actionable insights. In this blog, we’ll delve into the core values of our research and why we prioritize scientific methods.

Why scientific research matters

Data alone is just raw information. To truly unlock its value, scientific research is essential. We believe that by combining data and science, we can provide athletes with personalized feedback, tailored training sessions, and actionable insights.


What are the core values of our research?

01. Quantifying Skills
Our research focuses on quantifying hockey and football-specific skills. Despite the fact that many physical aspects (speed, jump height, endurance) are measured nowadays, there are still few tests available that quantify sport-specific skills such as speed of action, information processing, adaptability and scanning behaviour. By developing and validating tests that quantify skills, we provide athletes with objective feedback of specific skills.

02. Creating Benchmarks
We go beyond simply quantifying skills .By creating benchmarks, we give value to the scores achieved: what constitutes a good or bad skill score? When has someone mastered an exercise and is ready to progress to the next level? Individualization is key, ensuring athletes train optimally within their “zone of proximal development”.


03. Creating indexes
Indexes offer valuable insights into what an athlete needs to train for optimal development. Instead of merely assessing a player’s performance level without guidance, we use machine learning to identify exercises that lead to the most significant progress.

Conclusion


X-skills is on a mission to transform sports training through data-driven insights and scientific research. We quantify skills, validate tests, create benchmarks, and personalize training to unlock each athlete's true potential. Join us on this exciting journey as we harness the power of research and science to unleash the champion within.