SmartSpeed x USR Integration

VALD is excited to announce a new integration between our SmartSpeed Timing Gates and the Universal Speed Rating (USR) system by Spellman Performance. This integration combines VALD’s timing technology with USR’s platform to streamline workflows for speed testing and analysis, delivering actionable insights that support athlete development.

Systemizing your speed training is hard. Universal Speed Rating makes it easy.

Through this integration, data collected using SmartSpeed (flying-10 sprint test) is automatically uploaded into USR’s platform. This provides coaches and athletes with a seamless way to track progress, identify strengths and weaknesses and use insights to guide decisions and support training programs.

An athlete performing a speed test with SmartSpeed, with results displayed over time in

VALD Hub

and USR. 

Enhanced Visualization and Tracking

The integration simplifies the process of analyzing and sharing speed data. Coaches can access in-depth speed data through USR’s intuitive interface, which is presented in an easy-to-understand format that makes insights accessible to everyone. This enables a clear view of athlete development over time.

When paired with VALD’s world-leading SmartSpeed technology, this integration provides practical tools for tracking improvements session by session, helping coaches make informed decisions and optimize performance outcomes.

About Universal Speed Rating

Universal Speed Rating is designed for coaches and athletes committed to continuous improvement. The platform brings together actionable analytics, a thriving community and education to enable athletes to train smarter and play faster:

• Actionable Analytics: USR provides clear, easy-to-understand performance data that highlights key strengths, identifies areas for improvement and offers predictive insights to help athletes get faster.
• Thriving Community: With over 150 Speed Lab locations and thousands of athletes in the database, USR connects a network of speed-focused coaches committed to a shared goal: enabling athletes to achieve their full potential.
• Trusted Education: Backed by industry leaders like Les Spellman and Tony Holler, USR equips coaches with proven speed training principles that can be applied across all levels – from beginners to elite athletes.

SmartSpeed x USR: Perfecting speed training together

SmartSpeed’s easy-to-use timing gate technology provides fast, reliable and versatile data collection for speed, agility and reactivity. Integrating with USR’s analytics and education platform helps coaches and athletes turn speed data into meaningful insights, streamlining decision-making and maximizing performance outcomes.

If you would like to learn more about how VALD’s SmartSpeed and USR integration can streamline workflows and elevate speed testing in your facility, please reach out.