Placement - MSc Applied Sports Performance Analysis Placement

Who we are:

We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites – our London office, Selhurst Park stadium and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.

We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.

About this role:

Crystal Palace Football Club is offering three funded MSc placement opportunities in their academy analysis department for the 2025/26 season. This exciting opportunity, in collaboration with the University of Worcester, provides successful candidates with a chance to gain hands-on experience in sports performance analysis while pursuing an MSc in Applied Sports Performance Analysis.

The MSc course is delivered via blended learning and as such there is no requirement for you to be based in Worcester for your studies outside of the two intensive weeks. Due to the distance learning nature of the course only UK, Irish and EU citizens with settled status may apply for this funded placement opportunity. More details can be found here regarding the course: https://sway.office.com/LJUYMwIuwY60aPUo

Placement Details:

• Location: Academy training facility in Beckenham, Kent (BR3 1NZ)
• Start Date: July 2025
• End Date: June 2026
• Availability: 4 days per week, including potential weekends and bank holidays
• Bursary: Covers course tuition fees, accommodation for intensive study week, reasonable travel expenses, and other development-related expenses.

Learning Opportunities:

• Work closely with performance analysts, coaches, and multi-disciplinary staff.
• Assist with analysis support for all academy age groups (U9 to U21), including filming, coding, and producing visual feedback.
• Maintain video and statistical databases, and create reports aligned with player development.
• Gain experience with analysis software (Sportscode (Studio), Bepro11, Wyscout, Tableau, R).
• Apply theory learned from university courses to practical settings.
• Participate in CPD events and various development activities throughout the season.

Essential Requirements:

• 2:1 undergraduate degree in a sports-related course.
• Acceptance onto the University of Worcester MSc Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course.
• At least 1 year of prior experience in performance analysis.
• Strong commitment to professional development and confidentiality.
• Understanding of child protection and safety policies.

Desirable Requirements:

• Good understanding of football (through playing, coaching, or analysis).
• Familiarity with Apple software (iMovie, Keynote, Pages).
• Excellent attitude toward work and learning.