--- title: OLIVER blog (3) description: Information on soccer, football, rugby, hockey, basketball, technology, big data, GPS tracking system, and much more with the aim of monitoring players, planning training, and preventing injuries. (3) --- [![OS\_Brand\_FullColorOverWhite](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/OS_Brand_FullColorOverWhite.png?width=200&height=77&name=OS_Brand_FullColorOverWhite.png "OS_Brand_FullColorOverWhite")](https://blog.tryoliver.com/es?hsLang=en) Open main menu Close main menu - [English](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en) - [Deutsch](https://blog.oliversports.ai/de) - [Español](https://blog.oliversports.ai/es) - [Français](https://blog.oliversports.ai/fr) - [Italiano](https://blog.oliversports.ai/it) - [Português](https://blog.oliversports.ai/pt) English # Technology and Sports Science Select Category ![monitoring tech for basketball](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hubfs/1-Aug-21-2025-02-40-07-6446-PM.png) ### [Basketball Physical Conditioning: All About Performance Monitoring Tech](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/basketball-tech) Aug 21, 2025, 5:35:26 PM Modern basketball physical conditioning demands precise tools to analyze the real workload of players. In a sport dominated by intermittent, explosive, and multi-directional efforts, accurate measurement is key to improving performance and preventing injuries. ![Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%2010.jpg?width=45&name=Avatar%2010.jpg) [Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/author/otto-sports-data-innovation-s-l) [Read More](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/basketball-tech) ![Differences between External and Internal Loading](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hubfs/1-Jul-15-2025-02-16-51-2595-PM.png) ### [What are the differences between External and Internal Load?](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/differences-between-external-and-internal-loading) Jul 22, 2025, 5:25:41 PM Measuring how much and how a player trains is key to improving performance and avoiding injuries. In this article, we explore the differences between **external load** and **internal load** — two essential concepts for efficiently planning, monitoring, and adjusting training. ![Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%2010.jpg?width=45&name=Avatar%2010.jpg) [Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/author/otto-sports-data-innovation-s-l) [Read More](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/differences-between-external-and-internal-loading) ![Soccer Tech](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hubfs/Blog%20OLIVER%20PRO%202.jpg) ### [5 Reasons Why Physical Trainers and Coaches Are Choosing OLIVER PRO](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/reasons-why-coaches-and-sports-scientists-are-choosing-oliver-pro) Jul 17, 2025, 8:50:33 PM Sports technology is no longer optional — it’s a key tool for optimizing performance, reducing injury risk, and making data-informed decisions. But not all solutions strike the right balance between quality, usability, and support. ![Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%2010.jpg?width=45&name=Avatar%2010.jpg) [Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/author/otto-sports-data-innovation-s-l) [Read More](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/reasons-why-coaches-and-sports-scientists-are-choosing-oliver-pro) ![How to get scouted](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hubfs/Mesa%20de%20trabajo%202.png) ### [How to Get Scouted for Football – Our Top Real Tips](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/how-to-get-scouted-for-football) Jun 18, 2025, 12:53:10 PM Have you ever asked yourself: **"How can I become a professional footballer?"** or **"What do I need to do to get scouted?"** ![Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%2010.jpg?width=45&name=Avatar%2010.jpg) [Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/author/otto-sports-data-innovation-s-l) [Read More](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/how-to-get-scouted-for-football) ![GA CUP 2025](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hubfs/1%20(1)-1.png) ### [Generation Adidas Cup 2025: Historic Event Powered by OLIVER PRO](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/generation-adidas-cup-2025) Apr 23, 2025, 9:12:14 PM From April 12 to 20, 2025, IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, hosted one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world: the Generation Adidas Cup 2025. ![Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%2010.jpg?width=45&name=Avatar%2010.jpg) [Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/author/otto-sports-data-innovation-s-l) [Read More](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/generation-adidas-cup-2025) ![Preparación Física errores](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hubfs/1%20(2)-1.png) ### [7 Most Common Mistakes in Training Load Planning](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/7-most-common-mistakes-in-training-load-planning) Apr 8, 2025, 4:23:37 PM Training load planning is key for a team to perform at its full potential. It's not just about running more, but about training smart to arrive strong to every match and avoid injuries. ![Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%2010.jpg?width=45&name=Avatar%2010.jpg) [Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/author/otto-sports-data-innovation-s-l) [Read More](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/7-most-common-mistakes-in-training-load-planning) ![](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hubfs/1-May-14-2025-04-11-32-3237-PM.png) ### [OLIVER PRO lands in basketball with Gipuzkoa Basket](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/oliver-pro-basketball-new-team) Apr 7, 2025, 9:21:48 PM [OLIVER PRO](https://oliversports.ai/oliver-pro) continues to prove its versatility in the world of sports and takes a new step in its evolution with a key agreement: **Gipuzkoa Basket**, a historic Spanish basketball team, will begin using the technology. ![Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%2010.jpg?width=45&name=Avatar%2010.jpg) [Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/author/otto-sports-data-innovation-s-l) [Read More](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/oliver-pro-basketball-new-team) ![OLIVER for academy soccer](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hubfs/1%20(2).png) ### [How Academies Enhance Player Development with OLIVER](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/how-academies-enhance-player-development-with-oliver) Mar 19, 2025, 9:00:27 PM ## A New Way to Integrate Technology into Youth Football Youth football is constantly evolving, and so is the way academies and clubs develop their players. Technology is no longer exclusive to professional teams—it is now accessible to academies that want to take their methodology to the next level. ![Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%2010.jpg?width=45&name=Avatar%2010.jpg) [Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/author/otto-sports-data-innovation-s-l) [Read More](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/how-academies-enhance-player-development-with-oliver) ![OLIVER PRO Feature](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hubfs/1-Mar-05-2025-01-50-22-4216-PM.png) ### [Classify and Compare Sessions by MatchDay in OLIVER PRO](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/meet-the-feature-to-classify-sessions-according-to-md) Mar 5, 2025, 3:09:16 PM Performance analysis in football is constantly evolving, and having organized and structured data is essential to optimizing team preparation. With this in mind, OLIVER PRO has introduced a new feature that allows coaches and fitness staff to classify training sessions using MD tags (Match Day -1, Match Day -2, etc.), making it easier to compare and analyze data over time. ![Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%2010.jpg?width=45&name=Avatar%2010.jpg) [Otto - Sports Data Innovation S.L](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/author/otto-sports-data-innovation-s-l) [Read More](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/meet-the-feature-to-classify-sessions-according-to-md) ![Descanso Activo en el fútbol](https://blog.oliversports.ai/hubfs/Descanso%202.jpg) ### [Active Recovery: How to Recover from a Match Without Staying Inactive](https://blog.oliversports.ai/en/active-recovery-how-to-recover-from-a-match-without-staying-inactive) Feb 27, 2025, 3:01:32 PM When a match ends, your body craves rest. 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