Understanding the decision-making process in sport performance starts with the eyes.
First you see, THEN you respond.
We live within these words.
Welcome to Python Optics
Our process includes three primary stages:
Snapshot – Baselining vision profiles
Breakdown – Performance vision analysis
Application – Data integration and training innovations
Snapshot
Our first step in understanding the athlete decision-making process is to snapshot the performance vision. We isolate specific skills or events and analyze how a performer is managing the competition environment.
We’ve been involved in the sport of volleyball since 2001 and held roles as athlete, coach and researcher.
Our knowledge of the sport is always growing, and what we bring to the table is unmatched in the market.
Football is one of our more recent projects. We work alongside some of the best athletes and brightest minds in the industry.
As we continue to understand key performance indicators associated with elite performance, we’ll impact approaches taken in scouting, recruiting and competition preparation.
Tennis is in it’s Beta Phase. Displayed here to give another example of eye-tracking versatility.
We welcome any project from those of you with a desire to be at the forefront of innovation.
Please contact with any questions.
Breakdown
“That which is measured, improves. That which is measured and reported, improves exponentially.”
– Pearson’s Law
There are many known areas of vision characteristics experts have uncovered over the years (Eye movements, speed & accuracy, convergence/divergence, visual acuity, “Quiet Eye” and others). However, much of what we know about the decision-making process during competition is unknown.
Using state of the art mobile eye-tracking glasses, we look at several performance areas:
– Eye-sequencing
– Pupil behavior
– Expertise comparisons
– And others
With this information we identify problem areas and proceed with prescriptive measures to modify and track changes.
Application
Rooted in design-thinking principles, a solutions architecture mentality, and validated research practices.
We take great care in developing custom training systems that meet athlete and program needs. We constantly evolve our delivery and implementation methods based heavily on athlete and coach feedback.
Our clients enjoy the competitive edge we bring. With discretion being one of our core values, we don’t disclose athlete data. We also adhere to client restrictions on releasing specific use cases.
If you ‘re interested in learning more about how our methods can be integrated into your program, please contact us to schedule a conversation.
Service Elements
The “P.O.” Box
Going beyond traditional performance statistics.
Our exclusive solutions architecture component. Aimed at enriching the approach to competition preparation, training tool innovation, and evolving coaching theory.
Mimic Training
Our latest evolution in athlete developmental solutions.
Mimic Training is designed to bridge the gap between novice and elite performance through physical, visual and choreographic modeling.
ShadowBlock
Our bread & butter
Leveraging athlete data, we custom build training systems that target opponent tendencies for scouting report enrichment.
The specific nature of content production gives training staff a unique tool that integrates into almost any environment and instills in our athletes a sense of calm and confidence going into competition. Visit our YouTube Channel for more information.
Mike Mann, MSc
CEO, Founder
Thanks for making it all the way down here. Please allow me to share a short story with you on how this all got started.
While volunteer assistant coaching with the University of Florida’s Gator Volleyball team during the 2016 and 2017 seasons, I studied in a Graduate program from UF’s Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology.
During that time, I built research partnerships between the athletic and academic communities. The relationships, case studies and training systems remain permanent additions to the Gator volleyball program, and formed the beginnings of Python Optics.
At the end of my academic and coaching career, I was left with very few options in the open market to continue applied research with eye-tracking technology. At a crossroad between coaching, other sport science work and PhD research, I launched the company in July of 2018.
Since incorporating, we consult with teams from NCAA Division II up to the Olympic level. At present, we’re actively working on entering other sports and engaging in various technology ventures.
Thanks for taking a look at what we’re doing here. Below are a couple articles about the impact these applications are having on sports.
