Sport scientist
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23 Jul 2022
The things we do for science!
22 Jul 2022
He may look like a CGI movie model, but this is our @robaughey demonstrating the elaborate research he and his @TrackVU team conducted for @FIFAcom about offside technology that will debut at the World Cup. bit.ly/3cz36Kr
He'll chat about it @abcmelbourne 774 show soon!
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1 Jul 2022
This was a tough one, hard data capture, tight timeline and a lot riding on the outcome. Proud of Track’s work here!
1 Jul 2022
We're proud to publicly announce our role in scientifically validating the limb-tracking technology component of the new semi-automated offside system to be used at FIFA World Cup 2022.
Read below for more details!
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21 Jan 2022
Nice to see some of the fruits of our @TrackVU collaboration with FIFA published. DOI: 10.1007/s12283-021-00365-y
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15 Jul 2021
Brilliant opportunity to study with the best to learn to be the best
15 Jul 2021
VU and the iconic Barca Innovation Hub are officially partners. Together, VU & @BarcaInnoHub are developing more than 30 online short courses across sports science, psychology, facility management & more.
Full story: bit.ly/2UfQrD8
@Robertson_SJ #sportscience
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14 Jun 2021
On my way!
13 Jun 2021
Usually I don’t share personal stuff but this one is to celebrate that Summer of 2021 is finally coming... Cooking rice & enjoying the best beer in the world (potentially...) under the sun 😎😎... @DrRobCopeland @wardsteve @dpozos @URIHealthSci
6 Jun 2021
And let’s use as many acronyms as possible to reduce all chances of understanding what is written 😉
6 Jun 2021
This may change the way we design training! Progression isn’t a constraint anymore! And let’s ban recovery weeks. Let’s see how this will be interpreted and used in practice by the ACWR supporters (or if ignored as previous similar findings) link.springer.com/article/10…
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Prof Rob Aughey retweeted
30 Apr 2021
The AFL has announced that @victoriauninews' Professor of Sports Analytics @Robertson_SJ will be part of a nine person Game Analysis Committee. Their focus will be the impact of recent rule changes, and collaborating on game data for the future of the AFL. afl.com.au/news/603575/kanga…
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29 Apr 2021
Congratulations Alfonso! Hope we get to meet in person again someday soon!
29 Apr 2021
It is official!! After almost 15 years flying around the world, serving at universities & institutions in UK, Australia & across EU, I am back home... I am joining @CED_URJC in Madrid as Full Tenured Professor ("Catedrático") @GOfitLAB @Europe_Active @SHU_AWRC @EspanaActiva
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Prof Rob Aughey retweeted
22 Apr 2021
The premier level of global football is no longer about the grassroots of sport, it is about hardcore business, monopolising resources, & maximising profits.
Prof @westerbeekHANS discusses the impact a European Super League would have on community sport.
trackvu.com/blog/a-european-…
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Prof Rob Aughey retweeted
31 Mar 2021
Please RT:
Male distance athletes (runner/triathletes) needed for a new @MacKillopACU research study looking at muscle function and performance with @JohnAHawley @LouiseMBurke @MckayAlannah and myself.
3 week altitude camp with food/accomodation included.
Get in touch!
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Prof Rob Aughey retweeted
29 Mar 2021
Are we more skilful practitioners and applied scientists because of technology use in sport? Perhaps not…
Dr @CarlWoods25 discusses the use of technology in sport and how its use can be a blessing, a curse and a remedy. trackvu.com/blog/instruments…
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1 Apr 2021
Always a glass half full man hey Itamar! 🤣
31 Mar 2021
Why everyone is so pessimistic? We can still meet the target of 4 million people vaccinated by the end of today. We are only 3.5 million people short.
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Prof Rob Aughey retweeted
26 Mar 2021
Manufacturers of athlete tracking systems
You are invited to participate in "An analysis of the filtering methods implemented by wearable tracking device manufacturers in the calculation of athlete acceleration."
Here's a link to survey: vuau.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/…
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Prof Rob Aughey retweeted
1 Mar 2021
Got a sports-tech idea? This is your invitation to make an impact on the sports industry. VU, @TennisAustralia &
@techstars (the largest accelerator program in the world) are looking for big ideas. Pitch To Pilot bit.ly/37HbMco @LaunchVic @StartupVic @vuhanger
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7 Mar 2021
A heart-wrenching / inspiring story about the beautiful, strong, resilient girls raised by my friend and colleague Professor Nigel Stepto and his equally strong resilient wife Fi. These girls have honoured their dad. If you can, donate a little, if you can’t just be inspired.
7 Mar 2021
Matilda and Harriet Stepto recently lost their dad to cancer. 12 months on, the young sisters are bravely turning tragedy into triumph.
Donate: fundraise.petermac.org.au/da…
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2 Mar 2021
Are you using EPTS data for research or commercially but think the system you're using hasn't been validated? Please see and reference @trackvu validation reports on some of the most popular systems used in sport here football-technology.fifa.com… #EPTS
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Prof Rob Aughey retweeted
28 Jan 2021
🔥 HOT OFF THE PRESS 🔥
Check out the new FIFA innovation blog showcasing our latest collaboration with FIFA to test the accuracy of Electronic and Performance Tracking Systems - this time those using broadcast or tactical vision for tracking athletes. football-technology.fifa.com…
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Prof Rob Aughey retweeted
17 Jan 2021
Do we look to other sports often enough for answers to questions which could be universal?
Prof @robaughey discusses how embracing trans-sportinarity, and thinking outside your sporting box can be an innovative way to find the solutions to your problems. trackvu.com/blog/trans-sport…
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