First Team Training Individuals Analyst at Sheffield United Fc
Job Description
Sheffield United FC are seeking an experienced First Team Training & Individuals Analyst to join their senior performance analysis department.
Working closely with the Manager, coaching staff and players, you'll lead the delivery of training and individual performance analysis, providing high-quality insights that support player development, tactical implementation and First Team performance.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an elite football environment, influencing daily training, individual development and match preparation through evidence-based analysis.
As First Team Training & Individuals Analyst, you'll lead the analysis of training sessions and individual player performances, delivering tailored feedback to coaches, teams, units and players.
You'll combine video analysis, statistical insight and interactive reporting to enhance learning, monitor performance and contribute to long-term tactical projects across the club.
The role also includes travelling with the First Team to home and away fixtures as required.
- Lead the analysis of First Team training sessions, providing detailed feedback to the Manager, coaching staff and players.
- Deliver tailored analysis for teams, units and individual players to support performance and development.
- Produce objective video and statistical insights that inform coaching decisions and player learning.
- Interpret performance data and create visual, interactive reports.
- Maintain analytical databases aligned with the club's playing philosophy.
- Lead and contribute to longitudinal projects examining tactical trends and player development.
- Support additional analytical projects requested by the coaching or analysis department.
- Stay informed of the latest developments in performance analysis technology and methodology.
- Share innovative ideas and best practice across the analysis department.
- Travel to home and away fixtures to support First Team performance analysis.
- Contribute to the continued evolution of analysis services across the club.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- BSc in Sport Performance Analysis, Sports Science or a related discipline.
- Experience working within performance analysis in an elite football environment.
- Strong tactical understanding and the ability to analyse team and individual performance in detail.
- Excellent working knowledge of coding and telestration software, including Hudl Sportscode or Angles.
- Professional communication skills when working with coaches and First Team players.
- Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- A proactive attitude towards continuous professional development and innovation.
- MSc in Sport Performance Analysis, Sports Science or a related discipline.
- Previous experience delivering training and individual analysis within a First Team environment.
- Experience using analytical platforms such as Tableau, Wyscout and Opta.
This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role within an ambitious First Team performance department, helping to shape daily training, individual player development and tactical preparation through elite performance analysis.
You'll work alongside experienced coaches and analysts in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement and high-performance practice.
Sheffield United FC is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the club's safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion policies, complete all mandatory training, and contribute positively to a culture of professionalism, respect and continuous improvement.
If you're passionate about training analysis, player development and elite football performance, this is an excellent opportunity to join Sheffield United FC and make a meaningful impact within the First Team environment.
First Team Training & Individuals Analyst | Sheffield United FC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis TheASPA