PFSA Scouting and Analysis wEBINARS
Explore the industries best practices in these short yet informative webinars
Access a wealth of expertise and knowledge, exclusively available through the PFSA, backed by Wyscout - the world's top provider of video analysis for elite clubs both domestically and internationally.
We are pleased to announce the arrival of the PFSA webinars, workshops and forum exclusively endorsed by Instat. Webinars are a great tool to not only discuss the latest trends within any specific topic, they also help you connect and network with many other professionals within the industry. The PFSA webinars will also give you an insight into our portfolio of online courses. We believe it is vital on our Level 2 and above, to have industry experts help deliver the course, those that are currently with clubs, shedding light on current best practice, coupled with our expert tutors.
Topics
Topics will focus around the PFSA’s core education within scouting and analysis. Each expert will bring their own topics and discussions whilst our tutors will also delve into discussions around each subject.
Powered by Zoom
The PFSA webinars will be powered by Zoom and will be 100% online. Zoom has revolutionised the way users can connect and network and has enabled the PFSA to connect our members from not only the UK but overseas.
Once registered onto the webinar you will be given instructions on how to download and connect to the session. All users will have to register before the start of the webinar.
Network and Connect Online
The PFSA webinars will also gove the opportunity to network and connect online with other professionals from not just the PFSA Level 2 courses and above, but also current industry professionals. All users will be given a link to a group to share contacts and experience to encourage users to further their conversations after the webinar ends.
Free to PFSA Certified Members
We are pleased to announce the arrival of a revamped membership option for our members at the Professional Football Scouts Association. Membership to the association will have 2 separate options. The first will involve an “Associate Membership” and secondly the more advanced “PFSA Certified membership”
As a PFSA Certified member all webinars and workshops are free for the year. Head on over to the membership homepage and explore the different options, which include access to our partners platforms and a great deal of discounts.
New Series
We’re excited to bring a new series to the PFSA Scouting Webinars with expert tutors Danielle Prescott and Connor McGillick.
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 as a professional academy scout working in talent identification from U12-23 age groups.
Danielle is currently studying for a PhD from The University of Central Lancashire in Employability. She is qualified to Level 2 in Talent Identification and has obtained ISPAS accreditation at Level 4. Her academic qualifications include an MA in Sports Coaching and a PGCert in Teaching and Learning in the higher education sector, which also allowed her to be granted fellowship status with The Higher Education Academy.
Up Next
We have come to the end of the successful 2023 webinar series with over 2000 participants. We will shortly be announcing a new schedule for 2024. In the meantime register as a PFSA Certified member to get free access for a year!
Careers Partner
UCFB | GIS are one of the worlds leading sporting institutes with campuses across iconic venues such as Wembley, Red Bull Arena, Melbourne’s impressive MCG and Inter Miami to name a few. As our careers partner, UCFB | GIS will be sponsoring our upcoming webinars.
Meet yours hosts
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 the FA and Manchester United as a professional scout working in talent identification from U12-23 age groups.
Danielle is currently studying for a PhD from The University of Central Lancashire in Employability. She is qualified to Level 2 in Talent Identification and has obtained ISPAS accreditation at Level 4. Her academic qualifications include an MA in Sports Coaching and a PGCert in Teaching and Learning in the higher education sector, which also allowed her to be granted fellowship status with The Higher Education Academy.
Connor McGillick
Connor holds a BSc degree in Sport and Exercise Science and an MSc in the Performance Analysis of Sport. Connor has surrounded his studies with applied analysis work at Stoke City FC and Bury FC, in addition to British Swimming, GB Boxing and England Squash.
Connor is currently a Programme Lead withinin the Coaching and Analysis faculty at UCFB which sees him manage all analytical software and hardware, and oversee the UCFB Academy analysis team and the scouting link with Coventry City FC.
register
Use the link below in order to register onto any specific workshop or webinar. Once registered you will receive additional information on how to join with all links being sent a few days prior to the start.
Pricing varies depending on the bundle you choose, but all webinars and workshops are free for PFSA certified members. You can also mix-and-match different courses from those that interest or appeal more to your vertical industry with a little bit of creativity!
If you have any issues feel free to reach out to our education team at education@thepfsa.co.uk
PAST Webinars, Workshops and forums
Here you can register or download a recent webinar. All webinars which have taken place will be available to download through the PFSA’s LMS platform. Once registered you will be given access for 28 days. Alternatively, you can also register for an upcoming webinar.
We talked to Reading FC Captain Michael Morrison from his journey from the academy to professional football.
Preview
Itinerary:
Host: Steve Jones (ex-Cardiff and Millwall Head of Opposition) and Jason Blake (Ex-Burnley FC Academy Director)
PFSA tutors and current industry professionals Steve Jones and Jason Blake talked to Reading FC Captain, Michael Morrison. Michael discussed his journey from the academy, through to first team football.
We quizzed Michael on his journey, the highs and lows, and his interactions with club staff throughout.
PFSA Online Session Webinar with Steve Jones, Andy Howe, Rich Bredice and Jason Blake.
Preview
Itinerary:
Host: Kevin Braybrook (UEFA Pro licence)
Steve Jones (Head of Opposition for Cardiff City) talks his journey and the traits of an opposition scout . He also delves into hints and tips on effectively reporting on formation
Andy Howe (Head of UK 1st Team Scouting AFC Bournemouth) talks his journey within football scouting.
Richard Bredice (1st Team Analyst RSC Anderlecht) talks about his journey from landing the role as 1st team analyst at Manchester City to then moving to RSC Anderlecht and the differences between the UK and Belgium leagues.
Jason Blake (Ex-Academy Director at Burnley FC) talks professional networking and how to use LinkedIn to promote you profile and give yourself the best opportunity at landing a role within football
