Northampton Saints has joined forces with Podium Analytics to implement the SportSmart programme at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens – reinforcing the Club’s commitment to the duty of care for players.
SportSmart is designed to prioritise player welfare and will be implemented across every stage of the player pathway at Saints. SportSmart provides comprehensive insights and supports player welfare to drive optimal performance outcomes.
“We are excited to implement the SportSmart programme across the entire player pathway at Northampton Saints,” said Mark Hopley, Head of Academy at Northampton Saints.
“By partnering with SportSmart, we are showcasing our commitment to the duty of care for all our rugby players in the pathway, providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive both on and off the field.”
Mark Hopley, Head of Academy
Podium Analytics is an NGO with a vision to create a world with more sport and less injury. Founded by Sir Ron Dennis CBE, its mission is to significantly reduce the incidence and impact of sports injury, with a focus on youth and grassroot sport.
Podium’s team is made up of hand-picked specialists with proven expertise in business, academia, science, technology and sport, who share in a sense of responsibility for shaping a safer legacy for sport.
SportSmart is the free schools and clubs programme from Podium Analytics, which has been developed to support the on-the-ground needs of PE teachers and sports coaches. The programme includes tools, educational information and insights to prevent, monitor and manage injury – all while driving greater understanding of grassroots sport and trialling new protocols in the real world.
In addition to the partnership with Northampton Saints, Podium Analytics aim to raise awareness and drive uptake of the SportSmart and the the MySportSmart programme across the network of schools, clubs and parents in the Northampton area, hoping to create a holistic approach to injury management. This collaborative effort would help set a new industry standard for player welfare and wellbeing.
“We are delighted to partner with Northampton Saints to further enhance player welfare and care within the Club,” said Stephen Jones, COO at Podium Analytics.
“This collaboration showcases Northampton's continued investment in the duty of care for its players, ensuring their holistic development and wellbeing.”
Stephen Jones, COO at Podium Analytics
“We are dedicated to raising awareness of the SportSmart and MySportSmart programmes, driving its adoption among clubs, schools and parents in the Northampton area.
“By working together with we can look to ensure that athletes in the region receive the highest level of care and support, setting them up for long-term success.”
