SciSports

Today, we share a Thanksgiving message from our CEO, Vincent van Renesse van Duivenbode: “Happy Thanksgiving to our SciSports colleagues, customers, and partners around the world. Especially to those in the United States celebrating, but as Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around community and appreciation, I would like to take this moment to extend my gratitude to all of our colleagues, customers, and partners not only in the United States, but also in Europe and across the globe. On behalf of SciSports, thank you for your continued trust, support, and collaboration. To our incredible team, first and foremost, I am grateful for your dedication, passion, and hard work. Each day, you bring this company to life, and it is your commitment that continues to shape who we are and what we can achieve together. I am extremely proud to represent SciSports, always, but especially at this time of year as we reflect on how far we have come and the collective effort behind every success. I remain deeply thankful for each of you and genuinely optimistic about where we are headed. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and meaningful Thanksgiving.” – 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲, 𝗖𝗘𝗢

A major addition to our squad! 💪 We’re excited to announce that Pedro Altoé Costa Costa Costa has joined SciSports as our iOS Engineer! 🤝 Pedro will play a crucial role in building and expanding our platform offering, helping clubs and partners access our insights anytime, anywhere. Welcome to the team, Pedro! 🚀

We’re back with Episode 3 of the 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Brian McDonough, M.A. sits down with Mike Salmon, former professional goalkeeper and current Senior Coordinator, Player Development at BC Soccer Association. From making his professional debut at just seventeen in English football, to coaching at Arsenal, to building player pathways across British Columbia, Mike reflects on the experiences that shaped his career and the lessons he now passes on to young athletes. His journey offers insight into resilience, development, and what it takes to create opportunities across continents. ✨ Access the 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲, complete with 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 and 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀, here: https://lnkd.in/eK5SUXxn

Our squad keeps getting stronger! 💪 We’re excited to announce that Rita Carvalho has joined SciSports as a Computer Vision Engineer! ✨ Rita will play a crucial role in advancing our cutting-edge computer vision technologies, helping to push the boundaries of automated football insights and strengthen the innovative solutions we deliver to clubs, federations, and partners worldwide. Welcome to the team, Rita! 🚀

On Wednesday our CEO Vincent van Renesse van Duivenbode had the pleasure of pitching SciSports at a leading sports tech event hosted by Plug and Play Sportstech in Frisco, Texas. 🚀 The event was held at the Comerica Center, home to the Texas Legends, and the room was full of inspiring founders, investors, and fellow sports tech companies, each focused on disrupting convention and bringing unique propositions to the market. At SciSports, we’re proud to be at the forefront of innovation in sports analytics. With our U.S. home in Frisco, Texas, it’s an honor to represent SciSports in such a vibrant and thriving sports tech community. A special thank you to Plug and Play Tech Center for hosting the event and giving SciSports the opportunity to showcase ourselves in such an inspiring and innovative environment. ✨

The next key signing is in! ✨ We’re excited to announce that Jeroen Budel has joined SciSports as our Operations Manager! 🤝 Jeroen will play a key role in optimizing our day-to-day operations and strengthening the processes that support our clients and our teams across the business. Welcome to the team, Jeroen! 🚀

SciSports is proud to be an innovative partner in the KNVB Voetbal Innovatiehub #11 and to call the Football Innovation Hub # 11 at the KNVB Campus our home, helping drive the future of football with data, analytics, and vision. ✨ In a recent conversation with Daphne van Dijk, our COO Jelle Leenders shares how SciSports is shaping the game by supporting clubs, leagues, and federations with cutting-edge insights while imagining what football could look like in the near and distant future. 🔗 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eC_F9chp

We’re back with Episode 2 of the 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 podcast 🎙️ This show takes you inside the sport we love, football, by speaking with the people at its core and those working tirelessly behind the scenes. Every guest shares one thing in common: they are the true “Heart of the Game.” ✨ In this episode, host Brian McDonough, M.A. sits down with Radojica Ristić, Director at HTX Soccer West, to explore what truly drives youth development. From his professional playing days in Serbia and Hungary to coaching in Europe, West Africa, and the U.S., Radojica shares lessons on technical foundations, curiosity-driven environments, and balancing results with long-term growth. 🌱⚽ Watch the video version on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast platform (𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀); both links are below: ▶️ 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eMemHGnR 🎙️ 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 (𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆): https://lnkd.in/ec9VSnyB

As part of the morning program at the Pro League 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, our team shared product insights, led hands-on workshops, and offered an exclusive look at what’s next for our solutions across professional and youth football. ✨ A highlight was our workshop on 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁, empowering users to make more informed decisions and deepen their analysis. As our football consultant, Fabiènne Balvers put it: “It was a great day! With the workshop we focused on going from data to video context. With great discussions and interesting findings we were able to get the users to make a step forward in the usage of the platform and their own analysis.” A special thanks to Steijn Spreij for attending the event and providing tremendous insight into his role with the KNVB in performance analysis. We’re proud to be part of such a collaborative community and want to extend a big thank you to all participating clubs, the league organization, and everyone who helped make the day a true success. 🤝

We’re excited to launch the very first episode of the 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 podcast brought to you by SciSports. 🎙️ This show takes you inside the sport we love, football, by speaking with the people at its core and those working tirelessly behind the scenes. Every guest shares one thing in common: they are the true “Heart of the Game.” In our debut episode Brian McDonough, M.A. will sit down with Jack Rozier, Operations Director at California Magic Soccer Club. Jack will dive into his personal journey of self-improvement and personal growth in soccer, exploring the power of motivation, the importance of mindset, and how to stay focused on your goals. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, these insights can help elevate your own journey in the game. 💪 Watch the video version on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast platform (𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀); both links are below:  ▶️ 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/e7wV4pct  🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 (𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆): https://lnkd.in/ec9VSnyB