Introducing S-MAS: Sprint Mechanics Analysis – Now in the Photon Sports Video Module
At Photon Sports, we’re proud to announce the launch of Sprint Mechanics Assessment Scoring (S-MAS)—now fully integrated into our enhanced Video Module. S-MAS is a groundbreaking tool that enables coaches and practitioners to analyze an athlete’s sprint mechanics using slow-motion video and a 12-point scoring protocol. This field-friendly assessment makes it easy to evaluate technique…
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New Basketball Performance Tests Now Available – Lane Agility & 3/4 Court Sprint
At Photon Sports, we recently have launched two new basketball assessments: The Lane Agility Drill and the 3/4 Court Sprint. These widely recognized tests are designed to measure agility, speed, and endurance, providing coaches with valuable insights to refine performance—essential for high-level basketball success. Lane Agility Drill: Test Your Change of Direction & Lateral Speed…
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Photon Sports Welcomes Julia Norlin as New Marketing Director
Photon Sports is excited to announce the appointment of Julia Norlin as its new Marketing Director. In this role, Julia will shape and execute the company’s global marketing strategy, driving growth and enhancing Photon’s brand presence in the sports industry. With a unique blend of experience in sports marketing, international exposure, and a deep understanding…
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New eBook Release: A Comprehensive Guide to S-MAS
Photon Sports has released a new eBook, A Comprehensive Guide to the Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score (S-MAS), designed for professionals interested in evaluating sprint performance and injury risk. This eBook coincides with the S-MAS protocol being introduced to Photon’s Video Module, which will be released in April. S-MAS is a tool that provides biomechanical insights…
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Sharper Turns, Faster Cuts: Unlock Peak Performance with the L-Test
The Three-Cone Drill (L-Test) is a key measure of agility, acceleration, and change-of-direction speed. It is widely used in the NFL Combine and other athletic performance assessments to evaluate an athlete’s ability to move efficiently in tight spaces. It has been demonstrated that the standard 5-yard version of the Three-Cone Drill is a reliable assessment…
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Photon Sports Launches New American Football Innovation with 60-Yard Shuttle Test
The 60-Yard Shuttle Test is a widely recognized assessment of anaerobic speed endurance. It is commonly used in the NFL Testing Combine and by the U.S. Army. The test evaluates an athlete’s ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction efficiently. The test consists of sprinting between markers at 5-, 10-, and 15-yard intervals, totalling 60…
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Photon Sports Partners with Martin Nugent Elite Performance to Enhance Athlete Testing
Photon Sports is excited to announce a new partnership with Martin Nugent Elite Performance, a leading strength and conditioning service based in North East England, UK. MN Elite Performance is dedicated to helping athletes, from grassroots to professional, improve their strength, speed, and overall performance through expert coaching and innovative training techniques. This collaboration will…
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Photon Sports at the PFPCA Vendor Trade Show
AJ DeLaGarza and Steve Oosterhof from Photon Sports will be attending the 2025 PFPCA Vendor Trade Show on April 2 in Orlando, Florida. They’ll be connecting with attendees to discuss how our solutions can support NFL performance coaches in optimizing training, performance, and recovery. The Professional Football Performance Coaches Association (PFPCA) represents the NFL’s top…
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Photon Sports Collaborates with Örebro Ice Hockey Club to Enhance On-Ice Performance Tracking
During the last decade, ice hockey has evolved into a faster, more agile, more dynamic sport. This shift highlights the need for improved testing and training methods that account for rapid direction changes and explosive sprints on ice. Traditionally, assessing on-ice performance has been challenging; it has often relied on off-ice tests like sprint drills…
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Photon Sports welcomes former LA Galaxy player AJ DeLaGarza to boost its US market expansion
Photon Sports is thrilled to announce the appointment of AJ DeLaGarza as our new Business Development Manager. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, AJ will spearhead our business expansion efforts across the United States. He will leverage his extensive network and experience to solidify Photon as a sports performance measurement and biomechanical analysis technology leader. He…
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