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šŸ“š Upside Analysis: When New Practitioners Push for New Tech: The Hidden Cost of Constant Change
Technology has become inseparable from modern professional sports.
23 hrs ago • 
Julien Blin
šŸ“ˆ Upside Special Report: MLS Calendar Alignment - Pros and Cons, Impact, Recommendations for Teams and Practitioners
Major League Soccer’s decision to adopt a July-to-May schedule beginning with the 2027–28 season represents one of the league’s most transformative…
Nov 15 • 
Julien Blin
šŸ”„Upside Chat: Dr Ron Dick, Duquesne University, Ex NBA/NCAA Exec on Gambling Scandals in NBA & MLB, World Series TV Ratings, New Babe Ruth…
This week we had the honor to interview again Dr.
Nov 15 • 
Julien Blin
25:11
šŸš€ Upside Weekly Recap: NWSL Expansion, MLS Aligns with European Calendar, and Curry/UA Split
Dear colleague,
Nov 14 • 
Julien Blin
šŸ”„Upside Chat with Mike Messer (Nashville SC), Jason Han (Ex LAFC), Darcy Norman (Chicago Fire FC), Gavin Benjafield (LAFC) on Strategies…
This week we have the honor to interview again a group of sports performance executives to talk about the latest trends in the world of sports…
Nov 13 • 
Julien Blin
52:42
⚽ 2025 Upside Elite Professional North American Dinner, PSPA Conference (Dec 10, Atlanta, GA): 23 Teams Signed Up. 1 Speaking Slot Left for…
Dear colleague,
Nov 12 • 
Julien Blin
⚽ šŸˆ Upside Analysis: Artificial Turf vs. Natural Grass: An In-Depth Analysis of Playing Surfaces and Their Impact on Player Injuries
The surface on which athletes play is a foundational component of sports performance, athlete safety and field-operations management.
Nov 11 • 
Julien Blin
šŸ”„Upside Chat with Female Sports Experts: Allison Schmitt (Olympic Champion), Ciara Burgi (Las Vegas Aces / WNBA), Byrnadeen (Miami…
Today as part of our continued effort to bring more awareness on female athletes, teams and associated trends related to female athletes, we have the…
Nov 10 • 
Julien Blin
24:08
šŸ€ Upside Analysis: Inside the NBA’s Wearable Technology Approval Process
What It Takes to Get on the League’s ā€œApproved Devicesā€ List
Nov 7 • 
Julien Blin
šŸ”„Upside BFR Group Chat with John Griffin (Falcons/NFL), Dr Josh Nelson (Falcons/NFL), and Dr Warren Bradley (Hytro) on BFR's Use Cases…
This week we have the honor to interview a group of NFL sports performance executives to talk about the latest trends in the world of BFR in the NFL.
Nov 6 • 
Julien Blin
21:33
⚽ 2025 Upside Elite Professional North American Dinner, PSPA Conference (Dec 10, Atlanta, GA): 4 Speaking Slots Left for Startups to Present…
Dear colleague,
Nov 5 • 
Julien Blin
šŸ’¤ Upside Analysis: The Sleep Advantage: Mapping the Technologies, Science, and Strategies Powering Better Rest and Recovery in Elite Sports
Sleep is now treated as a core pillar of athletic preparation alongside training, nutrition and recovery.
Nov 4 • 
Julien Blin
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