
Research
Our research starts with reality — not theory. We focus on real-world challenges and work backwards from what’s happening on the ground. Every project is designed with practical application in mind: to change something, improve something, or understand something that actually matters.
We collaborate with academic partners and Hive members to ensure our research is rigorous but rooted in practice. From small case studies to larger investigations, every project shares one aim: to make change possible — not just publishable.
Theory’s welcome here, but only if it rolls up its sleeves.
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Our Reseach Background
Whilst we will actively work with Hive members and partners, to design and conduct research, it is important to note, we have significant background with a number of partners from across sport, UK based and globally in this 'real world, practice based' research.
Highlights Include
FIFA Global High- Performance Eco-System Analysis (2020-21)
Irish FA / Ulster GAA - Schools Programme Evaluation (2021)
Irish FA - Amateur Game Research and Evaluation (2018)
UAE Pro League - Academies Assessment and Research (2019)
Greater Manchester Running Behaviours Research (2019)
Cheshire West and Chester Swimming Behaviours Research (2019)