PFSA Analysis and Recruitment in Women's Football
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Be part of the leading analysis and recruitment course in women’s football within the PFSA’s renowned Education Programme – internationally recognized, endorsed by instat, and leading the way both domestically and abroad!
The new PFSA Analysis and Recruitment In Football course is essential for anyone wanting to delve into the world of Women’s football, whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your current practice. If a common misconception in the industry has been that Performance Analysis and Recruitment practices remain consistent regardless of gender, this course will provide insights on why that isn’t actually true. In an analytical and comparative approach it explores how there are striking differences between Men’s versus Women’s Football–from feedback structures, performance expectations right down to recruitment processes. With successful completion of this program individuals can become well-prepared within their understanding & analysis as well as being properly equipped with knowledge when preparing for potential staffing roles within women’s football!
The new PFSA Analysis and Recruitment In Football course is essential for anyone wanting to delve into the world of Women’s football, whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your current practice. If a common misconception in the industry has been that Performance Analysis and Recruitment practices remain consistent regardless of gender, this course will provide insights on why that isn’t actually true.
In an analytical and comparative approach it explores how there are striking differences between Men’s versus Women’s Football–from feedback structures, performance expectations right down to recruitment processes. With successful completion of this program individuals can become well-prepared within their understanding & analysis as well as being properly equipped with knowledge when preparing for potential staffing roles within women’s football!
Modules Include:
- Understanding the Women’s Game
- Barriers for Women
- Analysing the female footballer
- Analytical Expectations
- Data for Recruitment in the Women’s game
- Securing the player
Course Structure:
The PFSA Analysis and Recruitment In Women’s Football course is tutor-led via Zoom over 2 x 4 hour sessions with additional homework and assessments. No matter your location, users can access the course from anywhere giving users the opportunity to learn, network and connect with professionals from across the globe.
Online Learning
Taking our course via Zoom offers a unique opportunity to network and connect with other professionals from across the globe. This was not feasible during practical sessions due to geographical constraints. Now, you can engage in discussions, share insights, and learn from the experiences of others in real-time, regardless of location. This global interaction can broaden your perspective, enrich your learning experience, and potentially lead to future collaborations or career opportunities.
In addition to this, Zoom enables the delivery of our course content in an interactive and engaging manner. You can participate in live Q&A sessions, group discussions, and breakout rooms for more focused conversations. All course materials, including video demonstrations, presentations, and resources, are readily accessible. Plus, sessions can be recorded, giving you the flexibility to review the content at your own pace. The convenience and accessibility offered by Zoom make learning more efficient and enjoyable.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the intricate details of women's football and how it is becoming increasingly embedded within a professional landscape.
- Discover fascinating insights on its progress in changing traditional norms, advancing gender equality, and inspiring future generations.
- Understanding the unique challenges women face in football and the obstacles they face in unlocking their potential by uncovering and dismantling existing barriers of entry to create a level playing field.
- Gain a thorough insight into creating and presenting reports on women's football that follow industry-standard methodology.
- Examine the nuances of women's football, a detailed look at how sound analysis reveals meaningful differences from men's play.
Modules Include:
- Understanding the Women’s Game
- Barriers for Women
- Analysing the female footballer
- Analytical Expectations
- Data for Recruitment in the Women’s game
- Securing the player
Suitable for
This course is an excellent opportunity for people already working in Women’s football, and those aspiring to join this rapidly expanding sector of the sport. It provides a great foundation from which you can start your journey with confidence.
- Students
- Coaches
- Scouts
- Heads of Recruitment
- Managers
- Volunteers In Sport
- Performance Analysis
- Head of Performance Analysis
Meet the team
Danielle Prescott
Danielle has over 12 years’ experience working within elite sport as both a performance analyst (PA) and professional football scout. She has been teaching for over ten years across numerous universities in the north west within the area of sports coaching and sports science. In addition to working full time within education, Danielle has always worked as a practitioner in both PA based roles for a variety of professional football clubs before securing her latest role with Manchester United and England as a professional scout working in talent identification from U12-23 age groups.
Guests
PFSA Scouting Courses have provided thought-provoking learning experiences for many visitors over the years. Our newest course, PFSA Analysis and Recruitment in Women’s Football will take it to a new level – we are thrilled to bring together renowned experts from various areas of women’s football who collectively share their knowledge with our participants. This powerful combination of insights gives users an unprecedented understanding into this thriving sector!
Overview
Duration:
Eight (8) hours of face-to-face (via Zoom) online learning sessions with additional time required for private study and completion of set workbook tasks. Online learning consists of two, 4-hour sessions
Teaching & Learning styles:
Online Zoom large group presentations by lead tutors, online Zoom breakout sessions and interactive tasks, tutor and student-led group discussions, workbook completion comprising player analysis tasks, multiple choice, short answer and matching questions, review exercises and private study.
Tutors:
Danielle Prescott – Manchester United and England National Scout. She is also a University Programme Lead specialising in Performance Analysis in Football.
Assessment:
The assessment for this course will consist of satisfactory completion of one course workbooks. The workbooks comprise additional course content, theory tasks, true/false, ranking, multiple choice and short answer questions, review and reflection tasks and private study.
Dates:
Day 1: Nov 25th (9am till 1pm) | Day 2: Nov 26th (9am till 1pm) (LIMITED)
Day 1: Jan 13th (9am till 1pm) | Day 2: Jan 14th (9am till 1pm) (NEW)
Day 1: Mar 9th (3pm till 7pm) | Day 2: Mar 10th (3pm till 7pm) (NEW)
Register Below
We are pleased to say the new Analysis and Recruitment in Women’s Football is now available to register. Please note places are extremely limited, so remember to book early to avoid disappointment.
