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Performance Analysis In Football

The PFSA have a large selection of courses under the performance analysis banner as we cement our stance as the leading provider of scouting and analysis courses in both the UK and overseas. 

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.

Performance analysis has three main applications at football clubs:

Contextualising Performance

Analysis provides coaches and other performance staff with an objective perspective on their players’ performance

Dissecting Tactical Systems and Gameplay

The analyst seeks to understand how tactical principles work in match situations, to help in the construction of an effective game plan.

Evolving the Training Model

Analysing training sessions provides performance staff with information that can be used to aid player development.

The performance analysts role

The performance analyst carries out four key functions:

  • Data Collection and Interpretation
  • Technical and Tactical Feedback
  • Video Analysis and Telestration
  • Data Visualisation
Opposition Analysis and Performance Analysis – What’s The Difference

Performance Analysis Courses

All PFSA Performance Analysis in Football courses have been designed and developed by leading figures within the industry including Head of Performance analysis within the Premier League and Programme Leads for leading Universities. Click on the courses below for more information. 

Level 1 Performance Analysis In Football

LEVEL 1 – INTRODUCTION TO PA

The PFSA Level 1 Performance Analysis in Football course is perfect for both budding and current analysts, as well as scouts looking to expand their toolkits – it’s the most comprehensive analysis course currently on the market.  The Level 1 is an introduction to the role and where it fits within a football club. 

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Level 2 Performance Analysis In Football

LEVEL 2 – PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS IN ACTION

The PFSA Level 2 takes the Level 1 much further by exploring in depth, specifically, the role of an analyst and the applications and best practices used within the industry. We will throw you into the deep-end and give you scenarios as a PA to solve throughout the course.

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Level 3 Performance Analysis In Football

LEVEL 3 – MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

The new tutor-led Level 3 builds on the popular Level 2 and explores in detail how an analyst can leverage the benefits of a multi-disciplinary approach by utilising each department to get the best possible performance from an individual or team.

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Performance Analysis Bundles

The PFSA currently have a selection of 3 courses specifically focusing on the role as a Performance Analyst. Save £100 and bundle them all together.

Performance Bundle:

(£249.99 was £349.99)

  • Level 1 Performance Analysis (Introduction to PA)
  • Level 2 Performance Analysis (PA In Action)
  • Level 3 Performance Analysis (Multi-Disciplinary Approach)
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