We have taken XPS Stories for the first ever visit to the USA! Oakland Roots, a club known for its commitment to the community and competitive spirit, recently adopted XPS Network to elevate its internal communication and player development. The club’s leadership and performance staff have already seen the impact of XPS on their daily operations, allowing them to streamline processes and unify efforts across departments.
Founded in 2019, Roots joined USL Championship in 2021 and added a USL W League Women’s team Oakland Soul in 2023. The organisation aimed to find a platform that wasn’t just about efficiency but about creating a seamless flow of communication across all levels of the club. That is why they chose XPS Network. “We made a decision to go with XPS because we felt like we needed something that served the coaches, the players, our performance staff, and the communication between those verticals,” says Jordan Ferrell, Technical Director of Oakland Roots.
XPS Network grows together with you as a club
For Oakland, one of the key reasons behind selecting XPS was its adaptability to the club’s evolving needs. As the organization continues to expand and aims for higher performance standards, XPS supports Roots in keeping everyone on the same page: “The biggest benefit of XPS is that it grows with you as a club,” says Ferrell.
Daily reporting through XPS has become a cornerstone of Roots’ training routine. Each day, players submit information on their readiness—covering their mood, sleep quality, muscle soreness, and overall feeling before training.
This data is then relayed to the performance staff, who ensure that coaches are informed about each player’s condition. Being able to integrate all that information into the same platform allows us to have more rich and valuable insights, says the Roots’ Technical Director.
XPS Health is a true game-changer
The XPS Health medical module has been incredibly valuable to the club’s medical team, simplifying record-keeping and streamlining the sharing of player health information – a true game-changer. “I really love the XPS Health medical module, because it lets me register all my notes, treatments, injuries, and illnesses,” says Codi Simmons, Head Athletic Trainer.
By centralizing health records and tracking, Oakland Roots can maintain comprehensive player profiles that are instantly accessible to all relevant staff. This, in turn, allows coaches and performance staff to make more informed decisions about player readiness and recovery.
As Oakland Roots continues to grow, the club is focused on maximizing the potential of its players and staff. XPS Network has not only streamlined communication and operational efficiency but also equipped the club with a platform that will evolve alongside their ambitions.
With unified data, improved insights, and enhanced communication across departments, the club is set to achieve new heights, creating a high-performance environment where every detail matters.
Looking to implement more processes into XPS
“We are happy to work with Jordan and his staff. It’s been a good season with both Roots and Soul making the playoffs. We hope our software played a little part in bringing success to the field. We look forward to helping the club implement more processes into XPS to facilitate its staff daily operations.” – Olivier Prud’Homme, Sideline Sports North America
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