Game Analysis and Scouting in Soccer

A systemic approach that unites the complexity of the game with elite technological tools.

  100% online | 24h of training | 2,4 UCs for TPTD revalidation

Introduction

A New Perspective on the Game

Football is not a sum of isolated statistics; it is a complex, dynamic phenomenon of “unbreakable wholeness”. The new Introductory Course to Game Analysis and Scouting by the Official School of Tactical Periodisation® was designed for professiona

More than learning how to “cut video”, you will learn to think the game.

More than learning how to “cut video”, you will learn to think the game. From the conception of the Game Idea to its operationalization in the Pattern Morphocycle, get ready to transform the way you observe your team, the opponent, and the player market.

SKILLS

What you will learn

Systemic Vision

Interpret the game beyond the numbers. Understand the interactions, patterns, and the “continuum” of the game moments.

Modern Analyst Profile

Master multidisciplinary functions, from tactical analysis to individual observation and set pieces.

Professional Workflow

Learn to structure the weekly analysis cycle, integrating it into training planning and match-day intervention.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Practical training on the most used software in the elite.

High-Impact Communication

Create visual reports and functional dashboards that empower the Coach’s intervention.

Exclusive Masterclass

An opportunity to explore real high-performance cases.

Informations

Course Details

FORMAT

100% Online
6 Weeks

SCHEDULE

Every Tuesday from 8PM to 12AM

CERTIFICATION

Professional Certification 
2.4 UCs for TPTD revalidation

TARGET AUDIENCE

Coaches, Analysts, Students, and Physical Education Teachers

Program

Programmatic Content

1.1. The conception of football, the game, and training. Its implications for defining the observation and analysis of one’s own team’s play, the opponent’s, and global football trends.

1.2. Defining the object of study: The Game.

1.3. The game moments in football as a “continuum.” An unbreakable whole.

1.4. Definition of game concepts and their respective significance in Tactical Periodization:

     1.4.1. The Game Idea as a prior intention

     1.4.2. Structure and sub-structures

     1.4.3. Game System

     1.4.4. Game Model as an intention in action

1.5. Practical Case Study

1.The Analyst’s Roles and Typologies from a Multidimensional Perspective:

     1.1. Tactical Analyst – Own Team

     1.2. Opponent Analyst – Collective and Individual

     1.3. Technical/Individual Analyst

     1.4. Set Piece Analyst

2.Observation and the Identification of Game Trends and Patterns:

     2.1. Criteria and Contextual Variables of Observation

     2.2. Qualitative Indicators of Collective Performance

     2.3. The Interpretation of Performance Metrics

     2.4. Observation and Registration Methods

     2.5. Workflow: Information Gathering, Filtering, and Reporting

3.Case Study: Practical Analysis of Real-Life Example(s) from the Perspective of Interconnecting Game Moments

1.The Weekly and/or Monthly Analysis Cycle:

     1.1. Planning the observation and analysis cycle (own team in training/match and/or opponent(s)).

2.The Strategic Plan in Match Analysis:

     2.1. Identifying Patterns and Defining Strengths/Weaknesses.

     2.2. Planning how to neutralize/emphasize (opponent/own team).

3.Analyst’s Tasks and Workflow in the Microcycle:

     3.1. Pre-Match and Post-Match Analysis.

     3.2. Live Analysis and Feedback.

     3.3. Information Management.

4.Integrating the Analysis Process into Training and Match Day:

     4.1. In Training – The Analyst’s Role.

     4.2. Match Day – The Analyst’s Role Before/During/After.

1.Typologies and Structuring of Analysis Reports:

      1.1. Tactical Reports (Own Team and Opponent).

      1.2. Individual Reports.

      1.3. Set Piece Reports.

2.Visual Report Construction:

      2.1. Step-by-step guide to creating functional reports.

      2.2. Visual Presentation Tools: Keynote/PowerPoint.

3.Introduction to WyScout as an Analysis and Content Tool:

     3.1. Key Features and Usage (Search, Filtering, and Exporting).

     3.2. Integration of WyScout content into the Final Report.

1.Introduction to Métrica Playbase:

     1.1. Software Presentation and its Applications in Match Analysis.

     1.2. Interface and Essential Functionalities (Content Organization).

2.Practical Use of the Software for Analysis:

     2.1. Coding Game Events and Creating Playlists.

     2.2. Editing Video Clips and Segmenting Sequences.

     2.3. Creating Annotations and Telestration for Idea Communication.

3.Practical Cases and Real-Life Applications.

1.Simple Data Management and Analysis:

     1.1. Principles of organizing and structuring databases applied to Football.

     1.2. Creation and Maintenance of Simple Databases.

     1.3. Using Excel and Google Sheets for Basic Statistical Treatment, Table, and Chart Creation.

2.Data Visualization and Performance Optimization:

     2.1. Introduction to Creating Functional Analysis Dashboards.

     2.2. Database Platforms.

     2.3. Interpretation of Patterns and Trends through Dashboards.

3.Introduction to Scouting and Player Evaluation:

     3.1. Scouting Processes, Tools, and Software.

     3.2. Different Levels and Types of Scouting and the importance of Structured Observation.

     3.3. Using ScoutDecision Software for Player Evaluation and Data Management.

Masterclass with a guest expert.

Investment

Registration and Payment

Fee

360€
10% Discount for Former Students

Minimum Number of Registrations

8 Participants

Registration Form

Two-Part Payment

TRAINERS

The Professionals of This Course

Rúben Santos

Football Coach / Analyst

Rúben Santos

Currently: Coach / Analyst (Free Agent) Previously: Analyst and Assistant Coach at CD Trofense
Coach / Analyst: CD Trofense (Portugal), SC União Torreense (Portugal), CDC Montalegre (Portugal), A.D. Grijó (Portugal), Dragon Force (Portugal).
Academic Qualifications: University of Porto – Sports Faculty (FADEUP) Degree in Sports Sciences

João Teixeira

Football Coach / Analyst

João Teixeira

Currently:Match Analyst / Assistant Coach: Club Atlético Lanús (Argentina)
Coach / Analyst: Cádiz CF (Spain), Universidad de Chile (Chile), Vélez Sarsfield (Argentina). FC Porto / Dragon Force (Portugal)
Academic Qualifications: University of Porto – Sports Faculty (FADEUP) Master in High Performance Training – Football

André Monteiro

Football Coach / Analyst

André Monteiro

Currently: Football Coach / Analyst (Free Agent) Previously: Assistant Manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Coach / Analyst: Wolverhampton Wanderers (England), Al-Shabab (Saudi Arabia), Girondins de Bordeaux (France), Royal Excel Mouscron (Belgium), FC Porto (Portugal).
Academic Qualifications: University of Porto – Sports Faculty (FADEUP) Degree in Physical Education and Sports / Sports Sciences

Abel Pimenta

Football Coach / Analyst

Abel Pimenta

Currently: Football Coach / Analyst (Free Agent) Previously: Assistant Manager at LASK Linz (Austria)
Coach / Analyst: LASK Linz (Austria), Stade Rennais (France), SC Braga (Portugal), FC Arouca (Portugal), Gil Vicente (Portugal), Sevilla FC / Sevilla Atlético (Spain), Celta de Vigo (Spain)
Academic Qualifications: University of Porto – Sports Faculty (FADEUP) Master in High, Performance Training Degree in Sports Sciences

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