Do You Really Want to be a Performance Analyst?
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The document details the demands and skills required to become a performance analyst, emphasizing the importance of gaining experience and technical skills such as SQL, R for statistics, and data visualization. It suggests that aspiring analysts should communicate effectively with coaches and engage proactively in the field, including blogging and conducting research. Additionally, there is an online course available for further learning in performance analysis.
Do You Really Want to be a Performance Analyst?
- 1. So you Want to be a performance analyst?
- 2. You know it wont be like this…?
- 4. More like 60+ hours per week and no social life
- 5. But…
- 7. It could be the most rewarding job ever
- 8. Clubs can receive up to 400 applications per job!!
- 9. But… You’re kind of a big deal
- 10. How will you stand out?
- 12. ask around Most people will tell you the #1 RULE is get experience!!
- 13. Experience at any level is better than none
- 14. Prove you are willing and able
- 16. They are still important but… employers
- 17. So what skills do you need?
- 19. Technical skills
- 20. This used to be basic 1. Use a camera 2. Use a computer 3. Get footage from camera to computer 4. Use a projector
- 21. Its got a bit more technical now 1. PC’s – MAC 2. Operation Systems 3. Mobile Phones, Tablets 4. Google Drive, Dropbox, Vimeo and the next one! 5. Video Formats!!! 6. Databases – Access, Excel, SQL 7. Camera technology, sensors, chips, shutter speed 8. Computer Software, price, functionality, OS, usability 9. Online Sharing, Dartfish TV, Replay Analysis, Performa, Huddle etc… 10. Cables – VGA, HDMI, Mini Display to VGA, Micro USB, USB 3, HDMI In v HDMI Out, Firewire, Composite, S- Video, Analogue, Digital
- 22. Remember this is a competitionYou are trying to be the black sheep
- 23. I would concentrate on these 3 technical skills
- 24. 1. sql It’s a database language – there is a great course here that will teach you loads about Analytics and let you practice SQL
- 25. 2. R Statistics This is a programme for doing more statistical analysis. This programme is free and there are some great online resources for learning it.
- 26. 3. Data Visualisation Qlikview and Tableau both have free trials. Download them – learn them employers will love you for it.
- 29. It might force your head to explode!But if you want to be that black sheep
- 30. So many online courses to help you
- 31. Coaching skills
- 32. The job of an analyst is more than a data collector
- 33. You must understand as much as possible about your sport – not just be an armchair fan
- 34. being a good analyst is about communication
- 35. You have to speak to coaches in their language not yours
- 36. You have to speak to coaches in their language not yours
- 38. Do something
- 39. Start a blog
- 40. Do some research
- 41. Visualise data
- 42. Prove not only that you have the desire
- 43. But that you have tried, that you are committed
- 44. Do the work
- 45. Want any more advice?
- 46. I have created an online course coveringall the basics of performance analysis…check it out
- 48. Say hello