At JOHAN Sports, we’ve explored the diverse methods used by Dutch Football teams to gather and utilize heart rate data. From real-time monitoring with HR belts and vests to varying frequencies of data collection, understanding these practices is key to enhancing both training effectiveness and player well-being.

With nearly a decade of experience in the industry, we at JOHAN Sports understand the importance of data accuracy in sports performance analysis. Recently, we conducted an accuracy test using the PACER system, developed by Demcon, reaffirming our dedication to data accuracy.

Comparing Physical and Endurance Metrics Between Dutch 1st Division and 2nd Division Football Players: A 2023/2024 Benchmark Study

Explore the Hoofdklasse Hockey Physical Benchmark Report (July-November 2023) for insights on player performance, position-specific data, and how GPS and heart rate monitoring shape fitness and strategy.

Suriname's World Cup Quest Boosted by JOHAN PACER Technology Suriname’s national football team is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a blend of renewed talent and JOHAN PACER technology. Policy changes and cutting-edge GPS tracking are enhancing player performance, with recent friendly matches showing promise as they aim for the Gold Cup 2025 and beyond.

Exciting news! JOHAN Sports partners with JES Performance, blending our PACER GPS technology with their expertise in training performance coaches to elevate player development and team performance.

Training aims to prepare players across technical, tactical, psychological, and physical aspects of the game. Coaches use monitoring systems, such as GPS sensors and wellness questionnaires, to assess players' readiness and workload tolerance. This information helps coaches adjust individual workloads and optimize the training-to-match balance for each player.

Rising Stars: SV Spakenburg and the Surge of Amateur Football in the Netherlands - Insights from Performance Coach Niek van Logtestijn. How come that amateur/semi-pro teams do so well against professional teams in the Dutch Cup?

Demcon Johan Sports is set to transform athlete monitoring by integrating its advanced PACER technology with video analysis. This innovative approach, in collaboration with FC Twente, University of Twente, 360SportsIntelligence, and Pro-F Professional Physiotherapy, aims to enhance injury prevention and accelerate recovery. By combining real-time GPS and heart rate data with video footage, sports teams will gain deeper insights into player performance and health, enabling more effective training and rehabilitation strategies. This groundbreaking study, which starts in 2024, promises to set new standards in sports technology and player care.

In the past, tracking the progress of players recovering from injuries posed significant challenges. Traditional monitoring systems were designed to measure the performance of entire teams, leaving individual athletes at a disadvantage. This gap in monitoring capabilities not only affected the injured players but also created difficulties for coaches who struggled to assess and manage their athletes' progress when they weren't training with the team.

Discover why tactical periodization is more than just a buzzword. Learn how top coaches align training intensity, game principles, and player load - all in one integrated plan

Learn how to structure training sessions when your team has only 3 to 10 days between matches. This guide helps coaches optimize performance and reduce injury risk using weekly periodization strategies.