Welcome to the new PFSA Level 2 Performance Analysis In Football course. Created by an award-winning e-learning design agency with content provided by a Head of Performance Analysis for a top Premiership club and a Programme Lead (Performance Analysis) for a leading UK sporting University.

What is performance analysis:

Performance analysis is an emerging discipline in football. It uses data science and technological tools to evaluate the performance of players in an objective way. Although it relies primarily on quantitative data, performance analysis also draws on more qualitative methods, such as video analysis of tactics and formations.

The aim of performance analysis is to provide an overarching assessment of performance to help develop an understanding of actions that can inform the decision-making process. Analysis is undertaken to optimise performance, support the coaching process, improve player performance and help deliver tactical insights to help win football matches. Opposition analysis is based on the same principles but focuses on identifying opposition strengths, weaknesses, and tactical approaches. Analysis is simply another extension to the coaching arm.

Performance analysis is a fast-evolving discipline, so the analysis workflows in use at elite football clubs are in a state of constant development.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will understand the basic outline of the performance analysis workflow. You’ll learn how analysts:

• Use data and video to identify and understand performance issues
• Report their insights to coaches and players
• Collect feedback and improve their own performance
• Function as part of a complex sporting organisation
• Use data and video to analyse upcoming opposition
• Contribute to their team’s performance on match day

Instructions

The PFSA Level 2 Performance Analysis In Football course is self-paced. To get the most out of this course, it’s best to pause occasionally and summarise what you have learned in your own words. If you need to start from the beginning or skip back, you can use the navigation menu.

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact the education team (education@thepfsa.co.uk).