Everton FC install ‘vital’ injury data system at training ground

Everton have signed an extended agreement with Kitman Labs, a US-Irish sports science software firm.

As part of the multi-year agreement, Silicon Valley-based Kitman Labs has installed its analytical ‘athlete management’ system at Everton’s Finch Farm training ground in Halewood, Liverpool.

Matt Connery, the Blues’ head of medical services, said: “We are delighted to extend our agreement with Kitman Labs.

“Utilising data and creating real time reports is vital for professional sports clubs and Kitman Labs has given us the power to achieve this.”

Bosses at Everton, which last week called on fans to name the third EFC Merseyside store, hope to use the new system to reduce the impact player injuries have on the club.

FC Business reported that Premier League injuries cost an average of £400k per player, a total of approximately £190m last season.

Kitman Labs’ CEO and co-founder, Stephen Smith, commented: “The Barclays’ Premier League is one of the world’s ultra-elite sports organisations and Kitman Labs is honoured to be working alongside such a prestigious club in Everton.

“Everton’s continued use of the Kitman Labs system is a strong endorsement and we’re honored to be working with an organisation focused on the evolution of performance.”

He continued: “Football is in the midst of a science and technology revolution, and Kitman Labs is at the heart of it.”

Founded in Dublin three years ago, today Kitman Labs’ system is used by sports organisations all over the world, including the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

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