As coaches, we always wanted to come up with some way to record and measure performance on the field during a game with a simple tool.
In 2008, we set out to build a system that does just that. Statzpack is a tool that allows coaches, parents, and players to record key soccer data during the game to help measure and improve their performance. In 2009, it became available on iTunes as the first sports performance app linking all data recorded on the field to your computer in a simple, easy-to-use format.
Statzpack has been designed with input from senior-level coaches, through the partnership with the Sports Academy at the University of Ulster and the National Soccer Coach Association of America, the world’s largest soccer coaching organization. Statzpack is gaining popularity in Europe and the United States empowering coaches by giving them the data they need to better tailor training programs and develop stronger players on the field.
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Mark Roberts, CEO Mark combines being a soccer nut with a background in the tech sector. A lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan, he has also followed England and Ireland in world cup campaigns across the globe, but has equal passion for his local pub team, as he does for the EPL. As a youth soccer coach Mark spent time coaching AYSO and CYSA, and is currently in the early stages of earning his UEFA coaching badges. He holds a B.A. in business studies and an MBA from the University of Liverpool. Email: mark@statzpack.com |
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Ryan Knapp, VP Digital Ryan is a sports business professional and entrepreneur as well as a passionate advocate for the growth of soccer in the United States. He currently serves as the new media director for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) where he is responsible for overseeing NSCAA’s social media strategy and initiatives as well as assisting in media outreach. Previously, Ryan held executive positions with three National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) teams including FC Buffalo and was the founder of Buffalo Futsal. Email: ryan@statzpack.com |
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Martin Dell, VP Sales Martin has over 25 years of coaching experience at the Youth, ODP, High School, Collegiate and Professional levels including 5 years as head coach of the Richmond Kickers Future PDL team. In 2003 and 2005, the Future was the Mid-Atlantic division champion, and Eastern conference champions and National Semi-Finalists in 2005. In addition to his coaching experience, Martin has an extensive background in sales for industry leaders Puma and Patrick in their soccer divisions. Martin was consistently a company leader in sales increases and retention, demonstrating his commitment to providing his customers with the best products and services to meet their changing needs. Email: martin@statzpack.com |
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Paul Dempsey, Advisor Paul’s broadcasting career spans over two decades. After studying at Cambridge and UCD, he worked at BBC Radio, ITN, Channel 4 News and at London’s Capital Radio before being headhunted to join Sky in 1989. For almost 20 years Paul was one of the best known faces and voices on Sky News and Sky Sports as host of football and boxing programmes. He joined Setanta Sports in August 2006 and is currently presenting the Irish sports channel’s live Barclays Premier League, Champions League and Europa League coverage. Paul capably leads the live on-air studio discussion on Setanta Sports and he certainly knows what he is talking about having played professional soccer in England, Ireland, France and Switzerland. Paul won two Blues and captained Cambridge in the annual soccer Varsity match against Oxford. He then played football in the League of Ireland for University College Dublin AFC. |
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Dr Michael Hanlon, Advisor Michael Hanlon is a lecturer in Biomechanics at the University of Ulster. He graduated with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Sciences from the University of Limerick, Ireland, in 2002 and subsequently completed a PhD in Biomechanics at the University of Limerick in 2008. Dr Hanlon’s research interests include the applications of biofeedback for sport and rehabilitation, ambulatory monitoring and the analysis and quantification of movement variability. He is a member of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport and a reviewer for Journal of Sport Sciences. Michael carried out an initial validation and assessment of the Statzpack system in 2009 and works with us to refine, develop and test our core technology. |
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James Clarkson, Advisor As Director of Youth Development at the MLS team Houston Dynamo, James provides a wealth of experience playing and coaching soccer. He played professionally with the Manawatu AFC in New Zealand during the 1995 season before returning to Wisbech in 1996 to join the Wisbech Town Football Club as the Reserve and Youth Team Coach. He came to the United States in 1997 and joined the Eclipse Soccer Club where he served as the Boys Director of Training. |
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Eva Keenan, Support & Service Eva carries out the key role of client service and support to our customers and partners. She combines being an avid Manchester United as well as being a stats nut! She holds a BSc in Business Administration. |
