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Post by soulsurvivin on Dec 8, 2021 19:09:42 GMT -5
I will start by saying I'm not looking for technology to make my kid a better soccer player. However, I was thinking about purchasing Playmaker or perhaps some other soccer data analytics technology as a gift to my kid. I just wanted to know if others had feedback on how this technology works and whether or not its worth the investment. Even from a scientific perspective, maybe this helps kids gain more interest in STEM. If there are any parents out there that has a kid who has used this technology, please share your experiences.
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Post by greenmonkey on Dec 9, 2021 18:07:33 GMT -5
Kid loves the playmaker. Enjoys seeing the metrics on work rate and power and distribution and velocity and touches and possession and distance and sprints.
Kid is a STEM nerd.
Kid also “needs” external motivators and this is a nice external motivator than provides self motivation and self drive for improvement
I’ve only ever looked at the stats recently when an injury reoccurred to see if when I was told “I’m already really I can play through it” and used the data to help determine if performance was indeed close to pre injury levels or not.
Although not intended for improvement of soccer skills I feel like the soccer skills have improved simply because of awareness of certain measurable data points that player choose on their own to make a priority.
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Post by soccerparentx on Dec 10, 2021 12:13:42 GMT -5
My kid (U12) liked it from the perspective of seeing his metrics. But the straps hurt the top part of his foot and then he stopped using it. I want him to try the STAT Sports Apex Vest and GPS tracker. But then he would probably complain about wearing it and how it looks during these self-conscious formative years. LOL.
I don't think you can go wrong with either. Just depends on your child's motivation and willingness to wear the device.
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Post by mistergrinch on Dec 10, 2021 18:31:34 GMT -5
It's excellent if used correctly.
My kids always liked it as a 'measure'. Did I run more/faster this game? Did I touch the ball more? What was my work rate? etc.
When they're young and not as self-aware, it's a great tool to show them 'no - you walked more than you ran/sprinted.. ' so they try to beat their numbers.
The tech is different.. zepp, playermaker, catapult, etc. They each do things well.
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