Outputsports
Output Sports is a high-performance sports‑tech company that provides an all-in-one system for athlete testing and monitoring. Using a single wearable sensor, their platform enables strength & conditioning coaches, sport scientists, and rehab professionals to assess and track athlete performance across multiple physical capacities.
Functions
- Velocity-Based Training (VBT): Measures barbell or dumbbell velocity, force, power, and work during lifts.
- Jump Testing: Tracks countermovement jumps (CMJ), repeated jumps, and reactive strength via drop jumps.
- Mobility Assessment: Quantifies range of motion across major joints (ankle, hip, shoulder, etc.).
- Strength Endurance: Assesses reps-to-failure using target motion or velocity ranges.
- Power Movements: Measures performance during throws, swings, slams, and other dynamic actions.
- Reactive Strength Index (RSI): Evaluates fast stretch-shortening cycles via reactive jumps.
- Balance & Stability: Tests postural control in static balance and centre-of-mass stability tasks.
- Wellness Tracking: Gathers self-reported wellness data (sleep, readiness, psychological status).
- Athlete Profiling & Testing Templates: Coaches can design custom tests and training screeners.
- Real-Time Leaderboards and Analysis: Live data dashboards and leaderboards to track and motivate athletes.
- Cloud Reporting & Dashboards: Aggregate data, visualize trends, and share reports for decision‑making.
Advantages
- Comprehensive Testing: Covers a wide range of athletic qualities (strength, power, mobility, balance), all with one sensor.
- Efficiency: Combines testing and training in one system, reducing time and equipment needed.
- Data‑Driven Coaching: Provides actionable insights to optimize training, recovery, and athlete readiness.
- Gamified Motivation: Live leaderboards and real‑time feedback promote athlete engagement and intent.
- Scalable: Suitable for pro teams, colleges, rehab clinics, and high schools.
- Portable & Practical: A single wearable sensor simplifies testing logistics and makes performance science more accessible.
Disadvantages
- Cost Barrier: Requires investment in the wearable sensor and likely subscription cost for the platform.
- Specialist Knowledge: Coaches or practitioners may need training to interpret advanced metrics like force-velocity curves or stability indices.
- Sensor Dependence: Accuracy and value rely on consistent use of the sensor in testing and training environments.
- Snapshot Data: While rich, the data comes from discrete tests rather than continuous tracking, limiting insight outside testing sessions.
- Adoption Challenge: Teams without a strong performance background may struggle to integrate this kind of technology into their routine.