The Chris Gill Podcast

What it takes to work as a PREMIER LEAGUE analyst - Josh Kirk #87This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Josh Kirk is the head of analysis at Premier League football club, Brentford FC.Before joining the Bees, he worked in a similar position at Sheffield United, experiencing both a promotion, and relegation.In this conversion we learn more about Josh's journey in professional football, and also talk about the skills needed to work as an analyst at that level. Josh also describes what he gets up to and gives some advice too.If you enjoy hearing from people working in football, just like Josh, be sure to subscribe and follow along for more episodes just like this!0:00 - Introduction2:24 - Josh Kirk joins, the early days, interning8:51 - The role that luck plays when finding a job10:14 - Joining Sheffield Utd and working with the first team17:47 - Differences between academy and first team21:31 - The highs and lows at Sheffield United27:25 - Joining Brentford FC31:33 - Josh describes a new role within the analysis department34:44 - Current roles and responsibilities Josh has39:20 - Sharing an office with the clubs other analysts42:06 - Communication skills (and working in sales)50:05 - Match days in the Premier League53:38 - How the analyst role has changed (and continues to do so)56:04 - Josh gives some advice for analysts1:01:13 - Book recommendation, summary and wrap up◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

What it takes to get a job as a FOOTBALL ANALYST - #86 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 weeks episode I cover the process of getting a job as an analyst within a professional football club.I cover the application process, any tasks, the interview, and why your analysis skills are only half of what the club will be assessing you on.◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

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. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already!0:00 - Introduction2:22 - Tom joins and gives background4:21 - Starting out at AFC Bournemouth and getting into scouting13:47 - The role of the recruitment analyst16:29 - Player dossiers for potential signings21:39 - Transfer committees and types of scouts23:42 - Using data in recruitment28:54 - Agents and their place in the market31:32 - Profiling a new signing, player archetypes35:26 - Scouting for New York Red Bulls, MLS league regulations41:14 - Moving countries and settling in (as a player and scout)44:45 - Joining Al-Ettifaq and working with Steven Gerrard50:31 - An overview of the Saudi football landscape57:49 - An average week as head of scouting1:03:20 - Scouting regions and nationalities 1:06:30 - Advice for newer scouts1:09:48 - Looking ahead, future changes in scouting?1:15:11 - Summary, book and podcast recommendationsRelated EpisodesChris 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 MentionedThe 5am Club: https://amzn.to/4hk1pxS The Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/48xHIQL #saudi #saudiproleague #scouting #footballscouting Check out Tom on the Overlap Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJZjBluu6v4◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

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 #81This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Adam 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

10+ different ANALYSIS jobs within professional football! #80This 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 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

Ex MAN CITY data analyst shares secrets! - Lee Mooney #79This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Lee 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 ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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/download PAID 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

The role of the Coach analyst - George Lawtey #77This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️The 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)◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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/download PAID 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

Premier League Football Analyst - Jamie Osman #75This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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.Have you subscribed to the channel yet?Do it…0:00 – Introduction2:04 – Jamie joins and gives background9:19 – Quickly moving up to the first team at West Ham13:44 – First team post-match analyst role 20:06 – More on working with Big Sam22:55 – How Jamie’s role changed over the years at West Ham33:23 – Other coaches and managers Jamie has worked with39:45 – How the analyst role is changing46:00 – Match day in the Premier League as an analyst53:36 – Pre-match and opposition scouting59:37 – Moving from Wet Ham to Ipswich1:03:11 – Winning the UEFA Conference League1:09:55 – Work life balance as an analyst1:14:52 – Jamie’s new analysis business venture1:18:43 – The hiring process for an analyst1:29:38 – Is a portfolio of work important?1:31:23 – Summary, book recommendation, wrap upRelated episodesMark Warburton: https://youtu.be/X4RcYZAO-iY Tom Corden: https://youtu.be/8S3vr823ysU Craig Innes: https://youtu.be/sGE2oaM-2rA Book MentionedThink like a Freak: https://amzn.to/4k14ana Check out Jamie’s new business: https://www.thefootballanalyst.co/#westham #ipswich #premierleague #footballtactics #sportsanalysis #sportsanalytics #sportscoaching◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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/download PAID 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

Director of Football Development at Burnley FC – Paul Jenkins #74This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️This 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 team. 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◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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/download PAID 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

Head of PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS at FC Dallas - Dan Miller #73This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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.(and subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already!)0:00 – Introduction2:05 – Dan joins and gives background7:26 – Starting out with an internship 13:43 – Roles and responsibilities at New York City22:59 – Academy and first team analysis, the differences31:31 – Joining (and moving to) Dallas37:50 – Scouting opposition44:47 – An average week for Dan50:56 – Match days54:01 – Travelling to fixtures56:28 – Combining tracking with video58:54 – Video analysis working group1:01:56 – New trends, USL promotion/relegation1:06:18 – Book recommendation, wrap upBook mentionedThe quality of madness (Bielsa): https://amzn.to/4lf5hBB Related EpisodesJohn Elsenblast (Seattle Sounders):Sam Gregory (US Soccer): https://youtu.be/x-aDJXkYOOEHarry 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-Vl8Alessandro 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◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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/download PAID 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

Head of VIDEO ANALYSIS at Seattle Sounders FC - John Elsenbast #72This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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!(and don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already)0:00 – Introduction2:21 – John joins and shares how he got into analysis9:43 – MLS teams hiring analysts from overseas15:06 – Should analysts have coaching experiences?18:56 – Working with the USMNT U20 squad24:49 – Moving from academy analyst to first team30:49 – The current Seattle coaching team36:20 – Where does data fit into the club?40:19 – An average week for John45:37 – Debriefing with players and coaches49:22 – Match days John (setting up, half time etc.)54:29 – Away games and travel58:19 – Delivering presentations to players1:01:55 – Future analysis trends and changes to US soccer (promotion/relegation)1:08:37 – Book recommendations, Johns baking, wrap upBooks MentionedThe Football Hackers: https://amzn.to/4j4fSO8How to win the Premier League: https://amzn.to/3FVasXhSoccer under the Swastika: https://amzn.to/42pog53Related EpisodesSam Gregory (US Soccer): https://youtu.be/x-aDJXkYOOEHarry Jamieson (San Diego): https://youtu.be/_r0u-jZmkpsScott 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◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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/download PAID 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

Sports Analytics & working with BILLY BEANE (Moneyball!) - Bill Gerrard #71 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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 - Introduction2:13 - Bill joins and gives background8:58 - Working as an economist, transitioning to sport, transfer analysis25:19 - Interest from football clubs?29:20 - Football squad valuations & player rating system41:50 - Getting introduced to 'Moneyball' and then working with Billy Beane48:24 - Sporting efficiency 53:31 - Charles Reep (analysis pioneer) and the 'Reep Fallacy'1:01:19 - Working with Arne Slot at AZ Alkmaar1:18:43 - Advice for aspiring analysts, mentors1:35:19 - Book recommendations, wrap up◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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/download PAID 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