The problem

We had difficulties monitoring a large squad of players’ compliance with session completion and accurate tracking of metrics that are important to allow us to build individual athlete profiles and provide feedback to the head coach/coaching team. Additionally, working with athletes who are located around the country or competing overseas can be problematic as needs can shift due to travel/illness etc.

The solution

With RYPT, we can now accurately prescribe individualised sessions using metrics such as percentage-based lifts or VBT. Across a large group, we can track workout compliance & performance which can be shared with the wider coaching team.

Using the scheduling and workload monitoring features allows us to integrate sport session RPE and other metrics to monitor athlete readiness and flag possible overtraining/injury. The app has also allowed me to prescribe and adjust sessions quickly based on athlete/coach feedback irrespective of where the athlete may be.

What we love

Personally, I really like the simplicity of uploading videos which allows me to individualise exercises for Rehab etc. My athletes have direct access to them for visual feedback as part of their sessions. I found this particularly beneficial for athletes that I have limited 1-to-1 contact with. Also, it’s extremely helpful with younger developing players/athletes.

About the coach

Olan Savage has an MSc in Exercise Science and Coaching and an undergraduate degree in Strength and Conditioning. He is CSCS accredited and works with a broad range of people from school team sports to individuals performing in endurance-based sports at national and international levels.