Skills Academy

App development with AI for radical football player skills improvements

Skills Academy is leading the charge in football training with its pioneering “Screening 360” initiative. With a mission to enhance technique, engagement, and execution among football players, Skills Academy aims to set a new standard in training within the world’s largest sport.

By providing a comprehensive, data-driven 360-degree view of player skills, Screening 360 utilises up to 22 detailed tests tailored for players regardless of age, gender, or level. This focus results in a meticulous collection of data points, creating indices that guide player development strategies effectively.

Facing fragmented data management challenges, Skills Academy collaborated with Solita to develop a proof of concept (PoC) for an AI-driven application. This solution addressed the absence of a centralised platform by introducing a scalable data model uniquely suited for Skills Academy’s methodologies. It automated player skill metrics and offered precise, intuitive insights to streamline player development.

The partnership with Solita has been instrumental in transforming our vision into reality. Their expertise in developing a scalable PoC utilising AI-powered development has empowered us to centralise player data and streamline our processes, enabling data-driven standards for football skills development.

Thibaut Molinatti CEO, Skills Academy

Results

Solita’s PoC mobile and web application harnessed AI technology to revolutionise data handling and user experience:

Scalable data architecture: Designed to accommodate Skills Academy’s football player skills screening, enabling seamless integration and management.
Intuitive interface: Developed with AI for optimal user interaction on mobile and web platforms, enhancing accessibility and user experience.
Automated skill metrics: Algorithms provided real-time calculations of player KPIs from predefined screening tests, visualised through spider diagrams and card formats.
Secure and personalised access: Ensured effective communication and data interaction, establishing a cohesive and collaborative environment for users.

A new era in football training

The PoC initiative transforms player development:

Efficient workflows: Reduced processing times and enhanced skill evaluation accuracy with scalable data management.
Strategic insights: Real-time insights empowered players and coaches to proactively optimise training strategies, aligning with Skills Academy’s mission to transform Swedish football.
Future-focused innovation: Set the foundation for continued growth and scalability in sports technology, driven by AI-enhanced solutions.

Pioneering sports innovation with Skills Academy

Through this successful PoC execution, Skills Academy’s vision is realised, transforming training with data-driven strategies that empower the next generation of football talent. Solita’s expertise has crafted a digital ecosystem that optimises training processes, establishing Screening 360 as a premier model in transformative sports development.

Solita’s expertise has addressed our immediate challenges and laid the foundation for us to take the next steps in digitalising our business and core operations. We’re excited to continue this transformational journey together.

Thibaut Molinatti CEO, Skills Academy

Key takeaways

Overcame fragmented data systems: Implemented a scalable PoC solution to centralise and streamline data management.
Comprehensive data utilisation: Enhanced player screening with a smart, structured data model approach prepared for all types of football skills tests.
AI-built user interface: Delivered high usability and accessibility via mobile and web interfaces, with AI-powered coding.
Enhanced strategic decision-making: Provided real-time insights to Skills Academy coaches and football players for proactive training optimisation.
Foundation for future growth: Established a scalable and adaptable solution for radical football skills improvements through Skills Academy’s 360 Screening.