The Association of Professional Football Analysis · 3 days ago
Analyst, Performance – Extended National Teams (ENT)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Association of Professional Football Analysis is dedicated to igniting a national passion for soccer in the U.S. They are seeking an ENT Performance Analyst to contribute to video and data analysis supporting technical staff during camps and competitions. The role involves ensuring effective analysis to support winning teams and collaborating with various departments to enhance performance insights.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Record, capture & code all ENT games and training sessions while in the camp environment
Ensure all video & data is collected and uploaded to all required staff and players in line with the USSF standards and time frames
Contribute to the design and delivery of all performance analysis support, including (but not limited to) pre-camp, in-camp, post-camp, pre-match, in-game, post-match, individual player support, long-term player & team tracking
Support coaching staffs in creating scouting reports and designing game plans pre-competition and in-competition
Support in creating content to be used for teaching materials based on team principles and style of play
Utilize Hudl to generate data to provide tactical insights that correspond to annual training plans and pre-determined KPIs
Support ENT technical leadership by creating presentations designed to promote the disciplines to the soccer ecosystem
Support ENT technical leadership to educate coaches in areas related to performance analysis
Support the Senior ENT Performance analyst to improve and expand on analysis and insights that place the ENTs on the cutting edge and as global leaders in their respective game forms
Collaborate with the Data Analytics department to develop our data reports (i.e. team and player development, player and opposition scouting, and post-game) to enhance the efficiency of workflows that can be delivered consistently and impact the decision-making process
Develop strong working relationships across the inter-disciplinary team, sharing and informing best practices
Stay up to date on latest performance analysis research/technology and help support other colleagues’ development within the Federation
Complete yearly continued professional development according to individual yearly goal setting
Support Sporting Analytics Development and USSF in developing internal and external research in collaboration with the Research and Innovation Department
Complete and meet yearly goal setting review KPIs and individual performance
Participate in creating standard operating procedures and increasing efficiency in pre-camp, in-camp, and post-camp analytics operations
Travel up to 50% of the year with ENT into training camps and games domestically and abroad
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Performance Analysis, Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent area
Minimum 2 years applied experience as a video analyst (or similar role) working with coaches and performance staff
Proven track record of establishing and delivering a robust performance analysis system around video and data management
Experience working with various performance analysis equipment and technology (specifically, Hudl Products and Keynote)
Ability to operate a hi-pod and FAA Remote Pilot Certification (or willingness to complete one) to operate a drone
Excellent analytical and verbal communication skills – the ability to convey the ‘story' from the data
Strong knowledge and understanding of soccer (tactics, principles of play, modern trends) and the overall landscape of the sport in the U.S
Tactical understanding (or willingness to learn) of various game forms including Beach, Futsal, Deaf, CP (Cerebral Palsy), and Power soccer
Excellent written and verbal communication combined with a professional demeanor
Capable of working in fast-paced, demanding, and unique environments
Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
Able and willing to lift up to 60 pounds
Preferred
Masters or PhD in Performance Analysis
Excellent organizational, data collection, planning, and leadership skills
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Previous experience with a club, college, or national team
Thorough institutional knowledge of U.S. Soccer's mission, goals, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation package
Casual work environment
Inclusive culture
Atmosphere for professional development
Company
The Association of Professional Football Analysis
The APFA is world recognized & respected as the leader in all things related to football analysis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Carlon Carpenter
Co-Founder & Board Member
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