Open Field
‘You Know There’s a Draft Every Year, Right?’
After growing up around pro athletes, T.J. Graham became a standout wide receiver at NC State and later played in the NFL and CFL. Here are the top three lessons he learned while becoming a pro himself.
Grind-It-Out Determination Always Beats Amped Motivation
BreakAway Data CEO Dave Anderson played wideout in the NFL for six seasons. His best advice for athletes: Fall in love with the mundane and become great at the unspectacular.
If Performance Data Could Talk, Biomechanics Would Be the QB Whisperer
We examine every body part that helps power a quarterback’s throw: legs, hips, torso, shoulder, elbow. The feedback, specific to each motion, helps with development and RTP decisions.
Put Performance Data in the Hands of Athletes to Give Sport Technology a Human Touch
Data and technology are only as good as the people implementing it and interpreting it. The very best athletes set their own standards and filter information themselves.
East, West, and Everywhere Between: You Can Find NFL Players Anywhere With Data
NFL hopefuls have been training for months to nail the 40, three-cone and bench press at the combine in Indy. There’s a better way to know who can truly play the game.