Analytics & AI · 22 June 2026 · Global
Beyond the Heatmap: Using PlayerData GPS to Master Load Management and Individual Performance
The Heatmap Problem After wrapping up an MD-3 training session at an MLS NEXT Academy club, I pulled up the GPS data and felt good about what I saw. Total distance (TD), sprint distance (SD), and high-speed running (HSR) had all hit our group benchmarks. On paper, the session was a success. Then I…