Data-Driven Isn’t Romantic — But It Wins: Lessons from AZ Alkmaar’s Model
In a recent Association of Sporting Directors webinar, Rich Byrne (Commercial Director, Teamworks Player ID) sat down with Merijn Zeeman, CEO at AZ Alkmaar, to explore the future of football recruitment, and what it truly means to build a data-driven culture. Drawing from his transformative work in professional cycling and now applying those lessons in […]
What Happens When a Performance Team Operates as One: Utah Athletics
University of Utah Athletics runs its performance operations on Teamworks Performance – including High Performance (AMS), S&C, and Nutrition – creating the connected foundation behind its integrated model. In a recent webinar hosted by Luke Barthel, Senior Account Executive at Teamworks, Utah’s leadership shared how they built an aligned performance team. What stood out wasn’t […]
Why Data Is a Culture, Not a Tool – By Gareth Jennings
Harburg group owns Al-Kholood, has a minority stake in Cadiz (Spain’s Segunda División) and has ownership of three African clubs. Presenting at TGG’s Big Data Webinar, Jennings – who is the former Technical Director of the UAE Pro League and Academy Director at Stoke City – explained how the Harburg Group use data not only […]
Teamworks Acquires Opteamal
DURHAM, N.C. [December 18, 2025] —Teamworks, the Operating System for Sports™ powering more than 6,500 elite sports organizations globally, today announced the acquisition of Opteamal. Headquartered in Belgium, Opteamal has been a trusted sports technology provider since 2022, specializing in athlete monitoring, performance data integration, and club workflow management across professional sport, with a particular […]
Teamworks Partner Summit 2025: A Global Gathering
Last week, we hosted the 4th annual Teamworks Partner Summit in London — and what an incredible few days it was. Over 130 practitioners from 20 different countries and a wide range of sports came together for a day of learning, sharing, and connecting. The Summit is all about collaboration, bringing our partners together to […]
From the Rugby Pitch to Teamworks: Welcoming Nick to the Team
At Teamworks, we’re passionate about bringing together people who understand sport at its core, because they’ve lived it. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Nick Malouf, a three-time Olympian, record-breaking rugby player, and passionate advocate for high-performance sport, to the Teamworks family. A Career Built on Rugby Excellence Nick’s journey in sport is nothing short […]
The Cost of Poor Tech: Lessons for Player and Club Protection
In football, margins for success are razor-thin. Yet some of the biggest risks clubs face today have little to do with tactics or talent, they come from how technology is used, and the dangers of poor adoption and management. From WhatsApp leaks to disputes over medical records, and in some cases lawsuits, recent headlines reveal […]
Andrew Trimble: Intention, Integration, Identity and What Makes Performance Teams Tick
An update from Andrew Trimble, Senior Director, Athlete Performance at Teamworks. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working in high-performance environments, both on the pitch and now off it, at Teamworks. One thing I’ve learned is that the difference between a good team and a great one isn’t just talent—it’s how well that […]
10 Tips to Power Your Pre-Season
From Operations Leaders Who Live It, Daily. Pre-season is more than just drills and conditioning, it’s a test of operational excellence. From onboarding new players to managing complex schedules, club operations staff are the invisible engine that powers success. We connected with leading operations professionals from elite organisations across the globe to uncover their most […]
Key Takeaways from Luke Bornn at Leaders Meet Innovation
At the recent Leaders Meet event in London, Luke Bornn, Co-founder of Zelus Analytics, now Teamworks Player ID, took the main stage to deliver a compelling talk on one of the most misunderstood areas in elite sport: sports analytics. In a room full of decision-makers from across the global sports landscape, Luke challenged the audience […]