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The Role of the Set-Piece Analyst

02 Jul, 2024

In professional football, the manager or head coach assumes a huge amount of responsibility for whether a team wins or loses. Club boards are far less patient than they once were, and when things go wrong, it's usually the manager's head that ends up on the chopping block. However, one thing that has changed in recent years is that the team surrounding the head coach has expanded significantly; nowadays, the person in charge can gain from the...

How To Become A Football Agent

18 Aug, 2023

The astronomical figures that are floated around each time a talented footballer is linked with a move away are the result of multiple factors including bumper TV broadcasting deals, huge commercial partnerships and the growing prevalence of state ownership in the game. However, another important factor that continues to affect how much every superstar football player gets paid is the role of football agents. The public profile and...

What is Sports Marketing? (+5 Of The Best Examples In Soccer)

26 Jul, 2023

In 2023, the global transfer market has been impacted heavily by Saudi Arabian spending, as a range of talented stars swap Europe's top leagues for the Middle East's most ambitious football division. This unexpected turn is a reflection of how the global game has been transformed irrevocably by money. As evidenced in the €700m-per-year personal contract offered to Kylian Mbappe by Al-Hilal, the £375,000-per-week+ salaries of Premier League...

How To Become a Sports Massage Therapist

07 Feb, 2023

Most fans are well aware of who the head coach and assistant manager is at their club, but knowledge of who's who behind the scenes usually stops there. The fact is, at any professional football club, there are a large number of members of backroom staff dedicated to the successful performance of the first team. And one important role within this set-up is that of the sports massage therapist. Massage therapy plays an important role within...

How To Become A Sports Analyst

12 Jan, 2023

Ever wondered how to become a sports analyst or data expert within football? These types of roles have become increasingly common during the past few decades as football continues to expand and grow. Most professional football clubs have in-house analysts whose job it is to study the opposition, watch back their own team's performances, identify strengths and weaknesses, and formulate plans in response. Outside of the clubs themselves,...

7 Easy Steps to Get Started in Football Data & Analytics

11 Feb, 2022

The role of data and analytics within football has grown demonstrably in recent years. Clubs like Brentford and Barnsley have been able to punch above their weight thanks to progressive data-driven recruitment and performance strategies. Meanwhile, metrics such as Expected Goals (xG) have become a key part of mainstream football parlance, regularly used on flagship shows like Match of the Day. Just ten years ago, the data used by clubs...

How To Be a Football Coach In The UK

01 Feb, 2022

Competing in the world of football is a dream job for many people, but what if you want a more managerial role? Have you ever wanted to be responsible for ensuring the fitness of some of the world's best football players? Does the idea of being a key role in the development of players excite you? If so, then you may want to consider training to be a football coach! Coaching a professional football team, especially one in the premier league...

Career Insights: An Introduction to Supporter Engagement

24 Nov, 2020

What is Supporter Engagement? There are many areas of supporter engagement which can lead to a rewarding and enjoyable career in football. Most people are familiar with the role of Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO) - the designated point of contact for supporters, who is responsible for engaging with the supporter base and ensuring that their voice is heard by the relevant persons at their club. However, many clubs also have a Supporter...

Understanding the role of Sporting Director

19 Jun, 2020

The Football industry has become a hyper-inflated business with astronomical amounts of money involved. In the newspapers, we can read about Centre Backs being sold for £80 million, or teenagers being purchased for £195 million. With the growing financial risks within football business, such as transfers of players, more and more clubs have decided to hire a Sporting Director. Here, UCFB Student, Anders Mastrup , gives us a brief...

Some easy first steps to become a Sports Journalist

14 May, 2020

If you're looking to be the first to scoop the news on the matchday team, report on the latest injury concerns and provide insightful match-day analysis, then a career in sports journalism might be the ideal route for you to take. Whilst the role is understandably competitive, with the right blend of experience and dedication, you can have one of the most sought-after careers in the football industry. From broadcast to print-press,...

Sports Science: How to Start a Career

14 May, 2020

With such fine margins between winning and losing, more and more clubs are placing heavy focus on the role of Sports Science. Level of game position is required: Mainly at professional level, however the role is continually branching out and seen as a necessary aspect of the game. Hours: Generally dependent on team schedule. Entry Requirements: A degree in Sports Science or related field is normally required. Skills:...

How to be a Groundsman

06 May, 2020

Can't pull yourself away from the pitch? Want to have a direct influence in helping your team play to their style? The role of Groundsman may be for you. Level of game position is required: The Groundsman is crucial at professional level but more and more smaller clubs, academies etc are employing them to maintain their surfaces. Hours: Often dependent on team schedule, season, clime. Long hours often required to ensure...

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