Head of SCOUTING in the Saudi Pro League! - Tom Spring #85This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Tom Spring is a football scout that has experience in three different continents.Starting out in the UK with AFC Bournemouth, he then went on to work with MLS club New York Red Bulls. After that, he has ended up in the Saudi Pro League with Al Ettifaq and actually working with Steven Gerrard!A great conversation around all things scouting and recruitment.
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0:00 - Introduction
2:22 - Tom joins and gives background
4:21 - Starting out at AFC Bournemouth and getting into scouting
13:47 - The role of the recruitment analyst
16:29 - Player dossiers for potential signings
21:39 - Transfer committees and types of scouts
23:42 - Using data in recruitment
28:54 - Agents and their place in the market
31:32 - Profiling a new signing, player archetypes
35:26 - Scouting for New York Red Bulls, MLS league regulations
41:14 - Moving countries and settling in (as a player and scout)
44:45 - Joining Al-Ettifaq and working with Steven Gerrard
50:31 - An overview of the Saudi football landscape
57:49 - An average week as head of scouting
1:03:20 - Scouting regions and nationalities
1:06:30 - Advice for newer scouts
1:09:48 - Looking ahead, future changes in scouting?
1:15:11 - Summary, book and podcast recommendations
Related Episodes
Chris Robinson (Pro Scout): https://youtu.be/asDWXXVaKxk Liam Henshaw (Data Scout): https://youtu.be/Wbd_BmceRJs Joe Savage (Scout & sporting director): https://youtu.be/I3wLt_wFvpY
Books Mentioned
The 5am Club: https://amzn.to/4hk1pxS
The Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/48xHIQL
#saudi #saudiproleague #scouting #footballscouting
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Communication, data types and long throws #84 This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️In this episode I talk about the importance of good communication skills as an analyst, and the different forms communication can take.I also touch on different data types, and then a quick discussion around playing styles and long throws. I also announce an exciting online event planned for January 2026.Thanks for watching!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/downloadPAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Killers In The Jungle
What it was REALLY like working as an analyst for Man Utd! - Tom Green #83This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Tom Green is a football analyst that has worked at the highest level. After spells at Burton Albion and Derby County, he joined Manchester United to work in the first team analysis department.Spending 7 years at the club, he worked with the likes of Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Ralf Rangnick, Ten Hag and Ruben Amorin.After Ole Gunnar Solskjær joined Besiktas in January 2025 as head coach, he called Tom to ask for an analyst, and so Tom went out to join OGS in Istanbul!0:00 - Introduction2:12 - Tom joins and gives background7:37 – First team job at Burton Albion12:23 – Moving to Derby County17:24 – Opposition analysis25:51 – Joining Man Utd 30:12 – Working with Jose Mourinho, OGS, Ten Hag etc.36:22 – Pressure at intensity at Utd40:27 – Moving to Besiktas with OGS 49:40 – Football culture in Turkey53:28 – Match days at Besiktas57:59 – Job security as an analyst1:01:28 – Career highlights, FA Cup, Europa League1:04:25 – How the analyst role may change1:08:13 – Advice for new analysts, book recommendationsRelated EpisodesEwan Sharp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aC01wQ_x-0 George Lawtey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8MqK1R7C2M Jamie Osman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsiH3KFKz8Y Books mentionedFear and Loathing in La Liga: https://amzn.to/4235f The Success Equation: https://amzn.to/4o0oTKz ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadPAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Killers In The Jungle
How will AI change the role of the football analyst? #82◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️A lot is said about how AI may replace certain jobs, and so I wanted to discuss how it may impact the role of the analyst, and even the sporting director, within professional football.Keen to hear what others think on this topic, so don't be shy to leave a comment below!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/downloadPAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Killers In The Jungle
Professional Goalkeeper Analyst (Football) - Adam O'Rourke #81Adam O'Rourke is a goalkeeper analyst currently working with Huddersfield Town AFC. His role looks to support the GKs when it comes to their development and match preparation. In this conversation we dive into some of Adam's roles and responsibilities and learn more about how to goalkeeper might analyse their performance. We touch on GK specific stats, positioning, and much more. 0:00 - Introduction 2:12 - Adam joins and gives background 4:24 - The route from internship, masters degree12:14 – Niching down to the specific GK role16:24 – Working with the other analysts and GK coaches19:56 – Adam’s roles and responsibilities26:43 – GK pre-match analysis31:27 – Post match reviews38:08 – An average week as a GK analyst47:37 – GK specific stats, positioning53:36 – Working with all goalkeepers at the club58:21 – Looking ahead as a GK analyst1:05:33 – Advice for other analysts1:07:38 – Podcast recommendations, wrap upRelated Episodes George Lawtey: https://youtu.be/i8MqK1R7C2M Tom Corden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S3vr823ysU Alessandro Barcherini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phNd-6bw66s Please subscribe, if you haven't already done so!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
10+ different ANALYSIS jobs within professional football! #80In this episode I give an overview of many different analysis jobs that professional clubs are currently hiring for, covering both video, data, coaching and recruitment.Lots to choose from with varying skillsets!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgillukMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Killers In The Jungle
Ex MAN CITY data analyst shares secrets! - Lee Mooney #79Lee Mooney is a football-financial strategist, data scientist and entrepreneur. Currently the founder of a very interesting sports data start-up, MUD Analytics, he previously spent several years working in, and leading, the analytics and insights team at Manchester City.Lee shares some really interesting points about football recruitment, building squads, and managing budgets. We also speak about forecasting, AI in football and much more. One of my favourite episodes on the podcast so far!Please do subscribe if you haven't already, either here on Youtube, but also on Spotify too!0:00 - Introduction2:14 - Lee joins and gives background9:40 - Joining Man City14:39 - Different data roles, and what does Lee mainly do?18:06 - The Man City analytics department in the early days24:43 - Experimenting with AI early29:06 - Building squads and talent cost optimisation38:57 - Thinking about risk43:03 - Predictive analysis and forecasting in football analytics48:34 - How to measure alternative player 'attributes'51:27 - How multi-club ownership is effecting player recruitment58:05 - How can lower league clubs start to use more analytics1:04:40 - MUD Analytics1:13:34 - Lessons learnt from a 20+ year career in data1:33:00 - Book recommendations, wrap upCheck out MUD Analytics here: https://www.mudanalytics.co.uk/
Related EpisodesPaul Jenkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAFP2xdJldY David Sumpter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re8GIdbKbIs James Young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUAhXJ2AVGs Books MentionedBlack Box Thinking: https://amzn.to/45NJbAr The Black Swan (Nassim Taleb): https://amzn.to/41E9ruD ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
Coaching, job security & getting SACKED - The Chris Gill Podcast #78- Should analysts have coaching qualifications?- How secure is an analyst job?- Do analysts have contacts like mangers when they get sacked?- The logistics of moving for a new job◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgillukMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name: Killers In The Jungle
The role of the Coach analyst - George Lawtey #777 Check out cloud-based video analysis software, In-Play Online, right here: https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individualsThe role of the coach analyst is becoming more popular within professional football with more clubs looking to add this position to an ever growing backroom staff.In this episode, I sat down with George Lawtey who has worked in the coach analyst role over the past several years, at clubs such as Swansea, Notts County and Bristol City.0:00 - Introduction2:04 - George joins and give some background10:30 - The route to become coach analyst16:41 - Coaching qualifications. Are they needed for an analyst?24:53 - What is a coach analyst?33:11 - Notts County & Swansea, working environments39:44 - An average week for a coach analyst53:29 - Trust with the head coach, Luke Williams1:01:00 - Thoughts on the future of analysis/coaching1:06:41 - Book/podcast recommendations1:09:05 - Looking ahead, final thoughts, wrap upBook MentionedChimp Paradox: https://amzn.to/46Wtic8Black Box Thinking: https://amzn.to/3UqUZlVHave you subscribed yet? Go on... (thanks for checking out the episode)◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
Podcast UPDATE - Sports Analysis & Scouting - The Chris Gill Podcast #76
Quick update on what is to come with the podcast!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
Premier League Football Analyst - Jamie Osman #75
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Jamie Osman was most previously the head of analysis at Ipswich Town for their Premier League campaign. Before that, he spent 13 years at West Ham United.
During his time at West Ham he quickly moved from working with the academy, to heading up the whole analysis department working alongside many different managers and coaches.
In this conversation he shares some of his experiences, shares some advice and talks about his new venture that is currently keeping him busy.
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0:00 – Introduction
2:04 – Jamie joins and gives background
9:19 – Quickly moving up to the first team at West Ham
13:44 – First team post-match analyst role
20:06 – More on working with Big Sam
22:55 – How Jamie’s role changed over the years at West Ham
33:23 – Other coaches and managers Jamie has worked with
39:45 – How the analyst role is changing
46:00 – Match day in the Premier League as an analyst
53:36 – Pre-match and opposition scouting
59:37 – Moving from Wet Ham to Ipswich
1:03:11 – Winning the UEFA Conference League
1:09:55 – Work life balance as an analyst
1:14:52 – Jamie’s new analysis business venture
1:18:43 – The hiring process for an analyst
1:29:38 – Is a portfolio of work important?
1:31:23 – Summary, book recommendation, wrap up
Related episodes
Mark Warburton: https://youtu.be/X4RcYZAO-iY
Tom Corden: https://youtu.be/8S3vr823ysU
Craig Innes: https://youtu.be/sGE2oaM-2rA
Book Mentioned
Think like a Freak: https://amzn.to/4k14ana
Check out Jamie’s new business: https://www.thefootballanalyst.co/
#westham #ipswich #premierleague #footballtactics #sportsanalysis #sportsanalytics #sportscoaching
Director of Football Development at Burnley FC – Paul Jenkins #74Check out cloud-based video analysis software, In-Play Online, right here: https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individualsThis episode welcomes Paul Jenkins, the current director of football development at Burnley FC. Paul spent over 20 years working at Middlesbrough FC coaching pretty much every academy age group as well as the first. After that, and a shirt spell as assistant manager at Hartlepool FC, Paul got involved with ALK, around the time they were looking to acquire Burnley FC.Paul spent some time as the interim academy director before moving into his current role where he oversees recruitment, strategic planning and club philosophy. In this conversation we learn more about Paul’s background and get an insight into some of his current roles and responsibilities and see how he thinks about youth, scouting and data within elite football.0:00 – Introduction2:16 – Paul joins and explains coaching background14:09 – Recruiting youth from different regions18:33 – Emerging talent and player trading22:53 – Advice for scouting youth players26:20 – Getting involved with ALK and joining Burnley31:54 – Paul’s business experience32:58 – Multi-club ownership, Dundee FC35:54 – Academy manager the academy structure38:23 – The role of director of football42:03 – Who Paul works closely with45:30 – Integrating and embracing data47:40 – Head coach recruitment 53:20 – Working with Scott Parker56:00 – Has Paul had any mentors?58:13 – More advice, closing remarksRelated EpisodesJoe Savage (Sporting Director): https://youtu.be/I3wLt_wFvpYMark Cartwright (Sporting Director): https://youtu.be/TCb8L9vRxbwRudy Gestede (Head of Football Operations): https://youtu.be/EUwSB7zVfCQ#burnleyfc #boro #middlesbrough #scouting #recruitment #directoroffootball #sportingdirector◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
Head of PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS at FC Dallas - Dan Miller #73
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Daniel Miller is the head of performance analysis at MLS side, FC Dallas.
Dan’s journey into soccer analysis is different to most, and after a totally non-related degree, he bagged himself an internship with New York City FC.
After working with the first team and academy teams, he made the move over to FC Dallas to head up the department there. I ask Dan about some of his roles and responsibilities, and he explains what an average week and match day is really like as an analyst in the MLS.
For more MLS content, check out the other related episodes linked down below.
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0:00 – Introduction
2:05 – Dan joins and gives background
7:26 – Starting out with an internship
13:43 – Roles and responsibilities at New York City
22:59 – Academy and first team analysis, the differences
31:31 – Joining (and moving to) Dallas
37:50 – Scouting opposition
44:47 – An average week for Dan
50:56 – Match days
54:01 – Travelling to fixtures
56:28 – Combining tracking with video
58:54 – Video analysis working group
1:01:56 – New trends, USL promotion/relegation
1:06:18 – Book recommendation, wrap up
Book mentioned
The quality of madness (Bielsa): https://amzn.to/4lf5hBB
Related Episodes
John Elsenblast (Seattle Sounders):
Sam Gregory (US Soccer): https://youtu.be/x-aDJXkYOOE
Harry Jamieson (San Diego): https://youtu.be/_r0u-jZmkps
Scott Madle (Cincinnati): https://youtu.be/N0pNiRmPUPw
Sam Green (LA Galaxy): https://youtu.be/WLKPLpTmtMc
Lucy Rushton (DC United): https://youtu.be/9tPdnQJ-Vl8
Alessandro Barcherini (Working with Bielsa): https://youtu.be/qPS41V84Lc4
Check out the APFA ‘Jobs in Football webinar that Dan was a part of: https://apfa.io/jobs-in-analysis-2024-12-12/
#mls #fcdallas #soccer #socceranalytics #footballanalytics
Head of VIDEO ANALYSIS at Seattle Sounders FC - Elsenbast #72Check out cloud-based video analysis software, In-Play Online, right here: https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals
John Elsenbast is the head of video analysis at MLS side, Seattle Sounders.
In this conversation I ask John about his route into analysis, but then we dive deeper into his daily roles and responsibilities. This includes pre-match preparations, presenting analysis to coaches and players, and how a match day really looks for an analyst in the MLS.
If you want to hear more from MLS analysis, check out the other episodes linked below!
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0:00 – Introduction
2:21 – John joins and shares how he got into analysis
9:43 – MLS teams hiring analysts from overseas
15:06 – Should analysts have coaching experiences?
18:56 – Working with the USMNT U20 squad
24:49 – Moving from academy analyst to first team
30:49 – The current Seattle coaching team
36:20 – Where does data fit into the club?
40:19 – An average week for John
45:37 – Debriefing with players and coaches
49:22 – Match days John (setting up, half time etc.)
54:29 – Away games and travel
58:19 – Delivering presentations to players
1:01:55 – Future analysis trends and changes to US soccer (promotion/relegation)
1:08:37 – Book recommendations, Johns baking, wrap up
Books Mentioned
The Football Hackers: https://amzn.to/4j4fSO8
How to win the Premier League: https://amzn.to/3FVasXh
Soccer under the Swastika: https://amzn.to/42pog53
Related Episodes
Sam Gregory (US Soccer): https://youtu.be/x-aDJXkYOOE
Harry Jamieson (San Diego): https://youtu.be/_r0u-jZmkps
Scott Madle (Cincinnati): https://youtu.be/N0pNiRmPUPwSam Green (LA Galaxy): https://youtu.be/WLKPLpTmtMcLucy Rushton (DC United): https://youtu.be/9tPdnQJ-Vl8
#mls #seattlesounders #mlsanalysis #soccer #socceranalytics #videoanalysis◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
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Sports Analytics & working with BILLY BEANE (Moneyball!) - Bill Gerrard #71
Bill Gerrard has been involved in sports analytics for about as long as I have been alive and so it was a real pleasure to welcome him onto the channel for a chat.
Originally from an economics background, Bill has gone on to be a teaching professor and spend time working in elite football and rugby. He even tells the story of how he was first introduced to the story of Moneyball, and then went on to eventually work with Billy Beane!
A fantastic conversation about some of Bill's experiences spanning the last 30 or so years in elite sport!
0:00 - Introduction
2:13 - Bill joins and gives background
8:58 - Working as an economist, transitioning to sport, transfer analysis
25:19 - Interest from football clubs?
29:20 - Football squad valuations & player rating system
41:50 - Getting introduced to 'Moneyball' and then working with Billy Beane
48:24 - Sporting efficiency
53:31 - Charles Reep (analysis pioneer) and the 'Reep Fallacy'
1:01:19 - Working with Arne Slot at AZ Alkmaar
1:18:43 - Advice for aspiring analysts, mentors
1:35:19 - Book recommendations, wrap up◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
Football set piece coach (R.S.C Anderlecht) - Yannick Euvrard #70
For this episode we are joined by Anderlecht set piece coach, Yannick Euvrard.
Yannick was a player and then spent time as both a coach and analyst.
After working as a data consultant, he then went on to work with the Belgian FA before joining Anderlecht. In this conversation we speak about how Yannick thinks about attacking and defensive strategies, the experiences he had with the Belgian FA, and what an average week and match day currently looks as a set piece coach.0:00 - Introduction
1:52 - Yannick joins and gives background
6:16 - Working in data as a SQL consultant
12:24 - Working with the Belgian FA as an analyst
16:45 - Joining Anderlecht as a set-piece coach
21:50 - The hybrid role between coach and analyst
24:50 - Match days and getting messages to players
26:40 - The split between attacking and defending
36:04 - Other factors to consider (delivery, subs, game state)
39:08 - What data is involved?
43:12 - An average week for a set piece coach
47:36 - Playing in the Europa League
50:11 - Trends and tech in set plays
53:59 - A bit of advice, book recommendations
Related Episodes
Stuart Reid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L26gDkvcCY0
Andy Parslow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvs17b7muLk
Thomas Gronnemark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZySjPrEDp-E
Ben Greenhough (VR): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMhIpk4m088
Books Mentioned
Leading without authority: https://amzn.to/3R6XAQl
#anderlecht #rscanderlecht #football #setplays #soccer #footballcoaching ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
What it's REALLY like being a football scout & sporting director - Joe Savage #69
For this episode we are joined by Joe Savage for a deep dive into the role of the sporting director in football and all things scouting and recruitment.
Joe's last role was sporting director at Scottish football club Hearts, and before that he was head of recruitment at Preston North End, and chief scout at Norwich City.
We discuss Joe's journey in football, some of his experiences when it comes to building out a recruitment team, working on transfers and overseeing multiple aspects of a football club.
0:00 - Introduction2:32 - Joe joins and gives background
5:37 - Getting into scouting
14:15 - Scouting reports and advice for scouts
24:50 - Moving to Norwich FC as chief scout
29:20 - Scouting with different budgets (premier league/championship)
34:48 - Difference between chief scout and head of recruitment
41:51 - Joe's transition to be a sporting director
46:06 - The role of a sporting director
53:35 - Learning from others in similar roles
57:23 - Setting up a recruitment department
1:02:15 - Competing with other clubs for signings
1:06:27 - What a recruitment meeting is like, having options
1:15:40 - Agreeing personal terms, contract negotiations
1:21:19 - Challenges as a sporting director, knowing when to move on
1:28:47 - Increase in analytics, Jamestown Analytics
1:32:19 - Co-sporting directors & assistant sporting directors
1:35:08 - Advice for aspiring sporting directors
1:39:31 - Wrap up, book/podcast recommendations, what's next for JoeRelated EpisodesMark Cartwright (Sporting Director): https://youtu.be/TCb8L9vRxbwChris Robinson (Scout): https://youtu.be/asDWXXVaKxkLiam Henshaw (Data Scout): https://youtu.be/Wbd_BmceRJsBook RecommendationsDexter Series: https://amzn.to/4aSdcA4Game of Thrones: https://amzn.to/3WOJjLa #heartsfc #sportingdirector #scouting #football #talentid◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️USEFUL LINKS💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGAFREE RESOURCES📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/downloadMY OTHER SOCIALS🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
Setting up a data department at Sunderland AFC - James Young #68 James Young is currently head of sports partnerships and data and tech company, Genius Sports. Before that, he was recruited by Sunderland AFC to set up and manage a new data analytics department. Starting with a degree in mechanical engineering, James always had the goal of working in sport. From biomechanics, to publishing, he then headed up the Performance Analytics division at Deloitte which is where he eventually left for Sunderland. After joining Sunderland (as one of the first hires under new owner, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus) they went on to gain promotion to the Championship and begin to rebuild in their pursuit of getting back to the Premier League. James helped integrate data into many aspects of the club including recruitment of players and head coaches. 0:00 - Introduction
2:09 - James joins and gives some background
9:40 - Working as a biomechanist
12:19 - Time out working in publishing
15:57 - Working at Stats Perform (Opta)
22:22 - Joining Deloitte (Performance Analytics Division, The FA)
30:10 - Joining Sunderland AFC
43:14 - James opinion of Sunderland and the feeling around the club at the time
46:41 - Getting promoted
50:06 - How the other staff took to the data revolution
54:23 - Aligning with the recruitment department
59:52 - James' 5 'pillars' when working with data
1:08:14 - External consultancies supporting clubs (Serios, Sports4Cast etc)
1:14:07 - Head coach recruitment
1:16:42 - Genius Sports (player tracking)
1:19:43 - Any future predictions?
1:24:31 - Advice for future analysts (specialist or generalist)
1:28:37 - Working towards becoming a Sporting Director
1:31:58 - Book recommendations, summary, wrap up #safc #sunderland #football #sportsanalytics #footballanalytics ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ USEFUL LINKS 💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals 🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA FREE RESOURCES 📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download MY OTHER SOCIALS 🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com 🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK 👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
Mads Davidsen has vast experiences when it comes to working in football. He is currently the Group Head of Football at Right to Dream. Right to Dream started out as a single academy in Ghana, founded by ex-Manchester Utd scout Tom Vernon. Over 25 years later it is much more than that, and continues to impact so many lives in a positive way. Mads explains how RTD recruit players, how they measure success and how RTD has even expanded to the MLS. Towards the end, we then dive into the role of the sporting director. 0:00 - Introduction 2:07 - Mads joins and gives background 5:52 - Working around the World and experiencing different cultures 9:19 - Right to Dream 16:08 - How RTD scout, and the player pathway 26:11 - Covering other parts of Africa, growth 29:02 - How RTD measure success 32:19 - Mads' role as Head of Football 37:56 - San Diego FC, why the MLS? 44:43 - Considering different playing styles 47:52 - Do Premier League clubs have presence in Africa? 54:29 - The sporting director role & sustainable model 1:02:37 - Book recommendation, wrap up Related Videos Harry Jamieson: https://youtu.be/_r0u-jZmkps Scouting in Africa: https://youtu.be/Zdx8cz1u-nM Book Mentioned The Culture Map: https://amzn.to/4a8TvUr Right to Dream: https://www.righttodream.com/ The sustainable model of a football club: https://optimafootball.com/home/consulting.html ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ USEFUL LINKS 💻 Video Analysis Software (Tag your videos, add drawings, create playlists) - https://www.in-playsports.com/software/individuals 🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Use code Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with DataCamp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA FREE RESOURCES 📋 CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download MY OTHER SOCIALS 🌍 My Website – https://www.chris-gill.com 🆇 X/Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/chrisgill_UK 👨🏼💻 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk
Injuries are costing Premier League clubs MILLIONS! - Jason McKenna Jason McKenna is a Premier League injury and performance analyst.
He has worked in the media and consulted with various clubs and organisations on all things injuries.
I found this to be a really interesting conversation where we dived into the true cost of injuries, what injury trends Jason is seeing from his data, AI and much more!
Timestamps below for your convenience, and please subscribe and give the video a like if you enjoy!
Any questions, leave a comment below...
0:00 - Introduction
1:46 - Jason joins and gives background
4:29 - Whats stats does Jason use?
11:45 - Injuries per 1k mins played
15:33 - Premier League trends and type of injuries
21:20 - Playing through injuries
26:23 - Time spent injured and the costs involved
37:10 - Medical staff and mental health
44:36 - When do most injuries occur?
51:14 - More on AI, do kick off times matter?
55:56 - Where can people learn more, summary & wrap upSome of Jason’s articles:The cost of injuries in the Premier League: https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2024/07/18/the-cost-of-injuries-in-the-premier-league-2023-2024/Mental Health and Injuries: https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2024/06/11/could-improved-mental-health-provision-speed-up-physical-recovery/Check out Premier Injuries: https://www.premierinjuries.com/ #premierleague #liverpool #mancity #arsenal #rodri #injury #injuryupdate
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