Those who wonder what the heck that stands behind AC Milan player's jersey, this is the info that was launched from rossonerian.comAdidas and AC Milan announce that AC Milan will be the first top club that uses miCoach Elite System, an innovative technology that tracks the data, developed by the sports company. It was first used at the All Star Game in USA Major League Soccer.
Adidas and AC Milan have signed an agreement to pledge continuing to develop new products and technology for football.
"We are pleased that Milan is a great club first to use miCoach Elite System", said Michel Granier, the delegated representative of Adidas Southern Europe. "The partnership with the club world title was the stimulus for the development of new products. The introduction of this new system confirms the enthusiasm of both sides had regarding the future of the sport ".
"We recognize the enormous potential of this product immediately," said Adriano Galliani, vice-president of the club, and the delegated representative explained that, "MilanLab have an important role in helping develop the system, while the first team coach when needed and have been willing to offer their input. I am personally very satisfied, not only for the potential of this project, but also the continued good relationship with Adidas and Milan, which is more than just a sponsor. "
MiCoach Elite System development started in 2010 with the collaboration MilanLab it. It allows coaches and players to measure statistics such as heart rate, pace, speed, distance, and field position for the fitness of the players. This allows the entire squad or individual players to monitor their power and strength during training sessions. It is a small device suitable for pocket, positioned at the rear of the individual, the players underwear.
Connected to a series of electrodes and sensors, it sends to the computer using wireless more than 200 pieces of data for each of the two players. Coach can see the figures using the ipad. He can only select players who want to see the results and compare them with other athletes or get an overview of the entire squad.
"Data field is one of the most important instruments for coaches and trainers in order to prepare their troops", said Paulo Gaudio, Vice President of Adidas. "The team will be more competitive and miCoach Elite System is the ideal solution for this control. Thanks to years of research, innovation and development, miCoach Elite System will allow the coach to make decisions based on the facts in order to achieve maximum performance on the field "
