Analytics at Football clubs [Thread]
Football clubs have long recognized the value of data and analytics in making informed decisions. From scouting and recruitment to in-game tactics, data can provide valuable insights that can help teams perform at their best.
Football clubs have long recognized the value of data and analytics in making informed decisions. From scouting and recruitment to in-game tactics, data can provide valuable insights that can help teams perform at their best.
However, implementing an analytics strategy is not without cost. Clubs must consider factors such as the skills and resources available in-house, the desired level of investment in analytics, and the potential return on investment.
The implementation process
1. Identify the areas where analytics can be used in a football club, such as scouting and recruitment, analysis of games, and unique research projects.
1. Identify the areas where analytics can be used in a football club, such as scouting and recruitment, analysis of games, and unique research projects.
2. Determine the resources and skills available in-house, and consider whether to hire in specific skills on a consultancy or permanent basis.
3. Estimate the cost of implementing analytics, taking into account the cost of people, goods, and services.
4. Consider the potential return on investment for analytics in the club, including the potential impact on performance and the value placed on analytics in decision-making.
5. Determine the most cost-effective approach to implementing analytics, considering factors such as the use of commercial products, shared cost models, and the importance of proprietary research.
6. Implement the chosen analytics strategy, ensuring that the information gathered is used effectively in decision-making and that the process is aligned with the needs and goals of the club.
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