BENGALURU: South United Football Club (SUFC), which competes in the top division of the Bangalore District Football Association (BDFA) in Karnataka, has announced its partnership with sports tech company StepOut.
As part of this partnership, StepOut will be the club’s official performance analysis technology partner.
StepOut will enhance SUFC’s scouting initiatives by utilizing its cutting-edge assessment technology during player trials. Beyond the trials, StepOut will also provide continuous support to SUFC, providing in-depth performance analysis for the Club across the Senior Team and Youth Teams in all age categories.
“We are excited to have StepOut as our Performance Analysis Technology Partner,” said Pranav Trehan, CEO of South United Football Club. “This partnership will help enhance our scouting process with the use of StepOut’s technology. It will also help the coaches to analyze all the strengths and weaknesses of our players, which will help the players improve their performance and take their game to the next level. Through this partnership, SUFC aims to continue to provide its players with the best resources to help them excel on the field”, he added.
SUFC is dedicated to grassroots and youth development. The Club’s Elite Youth Teams have been excelling in the junior leagues, with the Under 13 Boys team recently winning the WSM League and being the Runners-Up of the Under 13 Shield in Season 2 of the TAL Youth League. Adopting StepOut’s advanced performance analysis tools will set SUFC apart, providing unparalleled insights into player performance and accelerating development. This integration will position SUFC as a leader in using cutting-edge sports performance technologies in Indian football.
This partnership with StepOut will greatly benefit SUFC’s coaching staff by providing enhanced training programs that are customized based on real-time data. It will offer in-depth analysis, delivering detailed insights into player fitness and performance. Furthermore, the partnership will facilitate performance tracking, enabling continuous improvement of player skills and team dynamics, thereby helping SUFC to maintain a competitive edge.
As SUFC gears up for the upcoming season, this partnership with StepOut is expected to boost the Club’s performance, promising more dynamic and competitive teams.
Speaking on the partnership, Jeet Karmakar, co-founder of StepOut, said, “We are thrilled to partner with South United Football Club, a renowned institution dedicated to nurturing football talent. At StepOut, we are passionate about revolutionizing football performance analysis and scouting. Our cutting-edge technology will empower SUFC’s coaches and players with data-driven insights, unlocking new levels of performance and success. This groundbreaking partnership will pave the way for the transformation of today’s prodigies into tomorrow’s icons.”
StepOut has a proven track record and is the official performance analysis partner of the Karnataka State Football Association.
They have won many awards for innovation in recent times. They were the finalists for the Aegis Graham Bell Awards 2024 in the Sports Performance Analysis & Ecosystem Technology 2024. They were the winners of the Soccer Conclave in the Startup Kickoff 2.0, 2022 and also the winners of the Ajax – Reimagine Football Challenge 2021.
