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Soccer Skills: La Pausa

18 Mar, 2023

Spain is a nation that has given many things to the world of football. From their incredible run of trophies between 2008 and 2012 (Vicente Del Bosque's tiki-taka team won two European Championships and a World Cup in this period) to the production of mind-blowingly technical players such as Xavi and Andres Iniesta, the Spanish have had an undeniable impact on world soccer, particularly in the 21st century. It may not be a surprise,...

GPS Tracking in Soccer: How can a team use GPS to improve performances?

02 Mar, 2023

Professional soccer has come on a long way since the days of boggy pitches, meaty challenges, and comparatively small player wages. Sports science, technology and data has made crucial inroads within the game, becoming an important aspect of the daily operations of pro clubs across the world. From the introduction of specialist sports analyst roles to the employment of large teams of sports science and medical stuff at clubs such as...

What Is After-Care In Football?

20 Mar, 2022

After-care is a hot topic within the world of football right now. This is hardly surprising, given the increasing volume and consistency of conversations surrounding men's mental health, both in professional sport and wider society. Growing concerns about the formative role that professional academies play in the personal development of their players have caused some organisations to start conducting research. One recent study found that...

10 Great Books About Football Coaching & Tactics

13 Mar, 2022

For budding coaches, tacticians, scouts, analysts, and general football lovers, there are few better ways to absorb knowledge about the game than by reading. Alongside the various online resources for footy obsessives , there are tons of amazing books out there dedicated to explaining tactical trends, training set-ups, football history, and so on. That being said, it can be hard to know which ones to read, and which ones to swerve. That's...

7 Great Resources for Football Scouts

23 Feb, 2022

Thanks to technological innovation and ever-changing attitudes, football scouting is arguably more accessible than ever before. Whether you're an experienced professional or a budding scout (if you're the latter, check out our article on how to get started in football data & analytics ), there are tons of resources available to you, both online and in person. If you're looking to expand your skill set and further your scouting...

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...

The Return Of The Long Throw-in: Who Is Behind Brentford F.C.'s Innovative Set Piece Strategy?

02 Feb, 2022

Many people have been surprised by the bold and refreshing approach Brentford have taken to their first ever Premier League season. But anyone who's watched their progress in recent years will know that this is a club that tends to do things differently. From scrapping their academy in favour of an innovative B Team model , to employing a data-driven strategy long before many English competitors, the West London side have been highly...

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...

MiMentor: Access to World class education - anywhere, anytime.

29 Jun, 2021

When this new Jobs In Football project was first proposed, I was of course excited to be given an opportunity to be a part of it. After then learning it was to interview industry professionals from the world of football education , I couldn’t wait to get started. As somebody with a deep interest in all things football, I knew that, much like the Career Insights Project I’d previously worked on, I would be speaking with and...

Michael Caulfield: Sport Psychologist

02 May, 2021

From working with industry professionals such as Gareth Southgate and Dean Smith, to discussing all things football on the Kelly and Wrighty Show, Michael Caulfield is a well-known figure in the area of Sports Psychology. In this Jobs in Football interview, Michael talks to Sascha about his experiences of working in the football industry, including why management style is so important to a player’s development, how Covid-19 has taken...

Joe Manns: 1st Team Recruitment Coordinator, Reading FC

08 Mar, 2021

Joe Manns is the First Team Recruitment Coordinator for Reading Football Club . With a passion for coaching, Joe combines his full-time role with a position in the Girls’ Academy; coaching an U12’s and U14’s team on a part-time basis. His love for working in football has also led him to coach in both America and South Africa, with the latter, an opportunity he experienced at just 19 years old. Having adapted to a new way...

Marvin Johnson: Luton Town Legend & Coach

20 Feb, 2021

Marvin Johnson is an ex-professional football player who spent his entire playing career with Luton Town FC. After 15 years as a Hatter, Marvin joined the club's coaching set-up, where he stayed for another 7 years. Now coaching soccer in the USA, Marvin chats to Sascha about his career thus far; from successes at Kenilworth Road and his rapport with Luton Town FC fans, to life in America and how he laughed at the first time he heard the...

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