Hockey is one of the sports with the highest demands for agility and precision. Explosive changes of pace, constant accelerations in reduced spaces, high neuromuscular demands, and an intense competitive calendar make workload control a critical factor for success and, above all, for athlete health.
In this context, performance monitoring has stopped being a luxury reserved for national teams and has become an essential tool for the technical staff. This is where OLIVER PRO is consolidating itself as a strategic ally in both field and indoor hockey.
Unlike other large-field sports, intensity in hockey is measured in fractions of a second. Real effort is not only reflected in total distance covered, but in the ability to repeatedly decelerate and accelerate without losing technical efficiency.
For physical trainers and coaches, the challenge is constant:
Managing workload in a sport with a high incidence of overuse injuries.
Measuring real agility by analyzing explosive accelerations and decelerations.
Adapting training for both field hockey (outdoor) and indoor/roller hockey contexts.
Optimizing individual performance in squads where each position has a distinct physical profile.
Performance monitoring technology allows these demands to be translated into objective, data-driven decisions, adapting to the fast-paced rhythm of stick and ball.
OLIVER PRO is a 100% hockey-adaptable performance monitoring technology.
OLIVER PRO is a solution designed to support technical staffs with a clear focus: useful data, an intuitive platform, and metrics that truly impact daily team work.
Some of the reasons why more and more hockey teams are adopting it include:
Maximum versatility: Compatibility with both vest and shin-guard sleeve placement ensures comfort and absolute sensor stability, allowing players to move freely during contacts and technical actions.
Outdoor and indoor adaptability: Thanks to the combination of high-frequency GPS and advanced inertial sensors, the technology delivers accurate data in both open fields and indoor venues, without the need for complex infrastructure.
Intuitive platform: Built to save time. Staff can visualize the status of the entire squad in seconds, enabling analysis without unnecessary complexity.
Accessibility: Allows clubs of all levels and academies to access elite-level metrics without the cost barriers of traditional systems.
OLIVER PRO enables the analysis of variables that are especially critical in hockey, such as:
Player profile: Accurate tracking of accelerations, decelerations, and changes of direction.
Health metrics (ACWR): Acute/chronic workload monitoring to help prevent injuries before they occur.
Tagging and reporting: Session classification (Match Day, recovery, etc.) and automatic report generation for head coaches.
Player Value and comparisons: Tools to evaluate relative player performance and enhance internal competition.
The growth of OLIVER PRO in hockey is already a tangible reality. More and more teams are joining the global OLIVER Sports community, which now includes over 350 teams in more than 60 countries, across multiple sports worldwide.
From clubs competing in national leagues to development academies, all find OLIVER PRO to be a practical tool for professionalizing their structures. This expansion responds to a clear trend: in modern hockey, measuring better is the only way to train better.
Some of the hockey teams currently working with OLIVER PRO include: La Salle Hockey Club, Puerto Nizuc HC, Champagnat, SAG Polvorines (Argentina), Roller Hockey Scandiano (Italy), Vic Hoquei Club, Club Patín Esneca Fraga and Club Junior (Spain), and Oquei Clube de Barcelos (Portugal).
The core value of OLIVER PRO is not to replace the physical trainer’s expertise, but to enhance it. The technology acts as an objective support system that confirms perceptions, detects injury risks, and helps justify strategic decisions within the technical staff.
In a sport where every second matters and physical demands are extreme, having clear and accessible information makes the difference between competing and winning.
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