Every player absorbs and recovers from training volume, match stress, and general life load differently. For coaches to truly understand the holistic load on each individual, hormones provide the ultimate biological baseline. To establish objective tracking in high-level sports, Club Tigres has initiated a pilot phase with Summa Labs.
Using the Summa Research Kit, this protocol monitors player hormone profiles throughout the season. By executing specific sampling protocols and logging contextual match data, the team captures precise measurements of free cortisol and free testosterone.
Tracking the team's T/C (testosterone-to-cortisol) ratio gives the coaching staff actionable insights into physiological strain. This objective data allows them to identify individual biological trends, optimize player rotation, and maintain overall team resilience.