Case Study: Seattle Seahawks achieve faster player recovery and smarter performance insights with Microsoft Power BI

Seattle Seahawks play to win with smart data and intelligent insights

Seattle Seahawks faced the challenge of monitoring player performance and accelerating injury rehabilitation—most notably helping cornerback DeShawn Shead return from a torn ACL and meniscus—while giving players clear, actionable insight into their own readiness. To address this, the team partnered with Microsoft Power BI and the broader Microsoft stack (Azure, Dynamics 365 for Customer Service, Power BI, and Surface) to build a Sports Performance Platform that captures practice and wellness data in one place.

The solution uses GPS sensors and player self-reports, surfaces data on Microsoft Surface devices with facial recognition, and visualizes performance trends and metrics in Power BI so coaches can create tailored training and recovery plans. Microsoft Power BI’s analytics enable near–real-time monitoring, more targeted rehab decisions, and greater player engagement with their progress—helping the Seahawks optimize training, speed recovery, and become more competitive on and off the field.

Seattle Seahawks

Dean Riddle

Sports Scientist