When STATSports launched the Apex Athlete Series GPS Performance Tracker in 2018, it changed how grassroots and semi-pro players trained forever.
For the first time, aspiring players around the world could access the same GPS technology used by Premier League and Champions League clubs - tracking their speed, distance, and intensity with the same accuracy as the pros.
Over 200,000 players have since used that data to manage their athletic development. They’ve learned what elite physical performance really looks like; what speeds they need to hit, the distances they cover and the intensity it takes to play at the top.
That journey continues. But it’s just gotten smarter…
Introducing the Next Evolution: STATSports Academy
STATSports Academy builds on seven years of player data and product innovation to create an intelligent and individualised performance system - one that doesn’t just track what you’ve done, but shows you what to do next.
At its core is the same FIFA-approved STATSports GPS tracker used by over 2,000 professional teams worldwide. But now it connects to the all-new Academy App, merging performance data with personalised coaching, strength training, recovery, nutrition guidance, and masterclasses from players like Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and Katie McCabe.
Your Personal Coach, Powered by Your Own Data
Every metre you cover, every sprint you make, every heartbeat you record - the Academy turns it all into actionable insight.
Inside the app, you’ll find your own AI Coach Drill Planner, creating training sessions that you can select based on your desired output. An additional Session Planner allows you to manually build your own training sessions from a Drill Library.
We’ve built new metrics like Work Rate, and Exertion (RPE) - alongside deeper analysis of Speed, Sprint Distance, and Heart Rate Zones. Each is paired with specific drills and recovery protocols designed to help you improve where it matters most.
Drill Library with 200+ Exercises
The Academy drill library contains over 200 professional drills, covering everything from speed, agility and conditioning, to strength training, and recovery.
Each one is guided by HD coaching videos, structured by UEFA-licensed coaches, and filmed in elite training environments.
There is also a nutrition section of the app, hosted by Arsenal’s former Head of Nutrition, Dr. Richard Allison. Players can learn how to fuel like a pro across the weekly training microcycle before and after matchday.
You’ll also gain access to exclusive Masterclasses from players like Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and Raheem Sterling, taking you inside their training routines and match preparation.
“What I love about Academy is that it gives every player the chance to see their own progress,” said Harry Kane, STATSports global ambassador. “The chance for players to train like an elite player outside of exclusive academy structures is a proper game-changer.”
Backed by Years of Data For The Next Generation
Since 2018, STATSports has collected billions of data points from athletes worldwide - from grassroots to the Premier League. That data shaped how the Academy was built.
By connecting data to training programs, it gives players, parents, and coaches a platform where they can see and feel real progress, helping to players engaged for the long term.
It’s designed for footballers who want structure, for parents who want proof of progress, and for coaches who want to build smarter, more professional training environments.
Train Like the Pros, Wherever You Are
STATSports Academy combines pro-grade performance data, with elite-level training programs, accessible to players no matter where they are or what level they play at.
No subscription. No barriers. Just one-time access to the full STATSports ecosystem - GPS tracking data, combined with technical coaching content, fitness drills, strength training, recovery guidance, and nutrition support.
With STATSports Academy, every player now has the chance to train like an elite player. Because the difference between potential and performance is knowledge - and now, you have it in your pocket.
Available now from £220 / €280 / $320. Includes STATSports GPS tracker, performance vest, and full access to the Academy app.
