Rock Celtic FC, a prominent junior side in Co. Louth, has embraced the STATSports Sonra Lite system to elevate their performance, training structure, and overall professionalism.
According to Head Coach Shane O’Callaghan, the team has seen tangible improvements on and off the pitch since integrating the GPS tracking system.
The Challenge
As an ambitious amateur club playing weekly fixtures, Rock Celtic needed a tool to help monitor player loads, optimise training sessions, and set standards within the team without overcomplicating the process for coaches and players.
Solution
From setup to weekly analysis, Sonra Lite has fit in well with how Shane and his team work. With guidance from STATSports staff, getting started was straightforward, and Shane was able to focus on the metrics that matter most to his squad.
“It has been a fantastic tool that has helped the team dramatically… the lads have been so helpful.”
Results
1. Smarter Training Planning
With most matches taking place on Fridays, Shane uses Sonra Lite to manage player recovery and structure appropriate training on Mondays and Wednesdays.
“We can plan our training to suit the loads that are appropriate after different matchdays.”
2. Player Engagement
The data doesn’t just stay with the coaches – players are fully invested in the numbers. Weekly feedback sessions keep them motivated and accountable, especially with key metrics like sprint distance and high-speed efforts.
“The players absolutely love the data… there’s really no hiding place with this.”
3. Building a Professional Environment
Sonra Lite has brought a new level of professionalism to Rock Celtic. The data-driven approach has helped foster a high-performance culture, even at the amateur level.
“If you create a professional environment, players will feel professional and really buy in. This has helped a lot.”
4. Injury Prevention and Monitoring
While the team has been fortunate with injuries, the system provides peace of mind and structure to any future rehab needs.
Conclusion
“I would highly recommend Sonra Lite to all junior football teams. It’s improved our performance, our professionalism, and how we approach the game as a club.”
From match prep to weekly recovery, Rock Celtic FC’s adoption of STATSports Sonra Lite highlights how even at amateur level, elite-level insights can make a massive difference.
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