Play up Pompey, Pompey play up!
I have had the privilege to both play and coach at Fratton Park and a repeated take-away was always the impressive condition of the playing surface. That now appears to have improved even further!
German-based tech company turfcoach are onside with Portsmouth Football Club and are putting their data-led approach to pitch care and performance at the heart of English football in the EFL (English Football League).
Using hundreds of data points accessing a myriad of metrics within the surface, combined with weather readings and human feedback, the software is able to effectively use AI to generate a host of usable insights on the conditions of the pitch.
turfcoach highlighted some very impressive "unseen" advantages understanding this data can have.
Outside of the obvious improvement in ability to maintain the surface, other areas such as injury prevention, to in-game pitch analysis supporting tactical decision-making, means that this technology is pioneering the use of real-time environmental data to enhance the professional game.
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We're thrilled to announce our latest installation at Portsmouth FC! ⚽️
Turfcoach’s tailored technology is now empowering the Pompey’s grounds team to deliver world class playing surfaces. From precision turf health monitoring to smarter maintenance planning, we’re here to make every pitch perform at its best. 🏟️✨
As we continue expanding globally, we’re proud to support clubs in raising their game one pitch at a time. 🌱💪
Next stop? Stay tuned!
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