Analysis Software Masterclass - Sections 8-12: How To Analyse A Match
Course Information
- Course Title: How To Analyse A Match
- Section: Section 12 - Bonus Content
- Subsection: Analysis Software Masterclass
- Author: Kevin Middleton
- Course Platform: Football Coaching Academy (Skool)
- Page URL: https://www.skool.com/coachingacademy/classroom/9775ce2d?md=e1acc68c29154b7880f3534281ef3923
Content Summary
This comprehensive masterclass document consolidates sections 8-12 of the “How To Analyse A Match” course, providing advanced techniques, software recommendations, and complete analysis methodologies.
FOLDER 8: CREATING ACTIONABLE REPORTS
From analysis to improvement
The 15-Minute Feedback Rule
Most coaches make analysis too complicated. They think more data equals better coaching. Wrong.
Your players can only absorb so much. After 15 minutes, they switch off. You’ve lost them.
Here’s what works:
Maximum 3 coaching points per session
- One defensive moment
- One attacking moment
- One transition moment
The Good-Poor-Good Structure
- Show good example (builds confidence)
- Show poor example (highlights problem)
- Show good example again (reinforces solution)
Your Video Feedback Template:
- Set the scene (10 seconds context)
- Play clip at normal speed
- Break it down (pause, highlight, explain)
- Play again at normal speed
- Link to next training session
Visual Data Presentation
Numbers without context are meaningless. Heat maps without explanation waste time.
Pitch Diagrams That Work:
- Use your team colours
- Show maximum 5 movements per diagram
- Number the sequence clearly
- Add simple arrows for direction
- Include player names, not just positions
Benchmarking and Comparisons
Your players need context. “We completed 78% of our passes” means nothing without comparison.
FOLDER 9: OPPOSITION ANALYSIS
Tactical preparation and prediction
Identifying Opponent Patterns
Every team has patterns. Your job is finding them before the match, not during it.
Systematic Opponent Observation: Watch their last 3 matches. Look for:
- How they build attacks (same patterns?)
- Where they lose possession most
- Set piece routines
- Substitution timing
- Reaction to going behind
Game-Specific Preparation
Your opposition analysis only matters if it changes how you prepare.
In-Game Adjustments
Analysis doesn’t stop when the match starts. The best coaches adjust based on what they see.
FOLDER 10: BUILDING YOUR ANALYSIS ROUTINE
Making analysis part of your coaching DNA
Weekly Analysis Schedule
Analysis without routine becomes chaos. Routine without flexibility becomes meaningless.
Monday: Weekend Review
- 60 minutes reviewing match footage
- Note 3 key coaching points
- Identify 1 main focus for training
Tuesday: Training Integration
- Use Monday’s analysis in training
- Film key moments from training
- Compare with match footage
Self-Analysis as a Coach
You can’t improve your players if you don’t improve yourself.
Measuring Improvement Over Time
Development is a process. Track it systematically.
FOLDER 11: CAPSTONE PROJECT
Putting it all together
Your Complete Match Analysis Challenge
This project tests everything you’ve learned. You’ll analyze a complete match and create a professional presentation.
Sample Analysis Reports
Study these professional-level examples to understand excellence standards.
Peer Review Process
Learning from other coaches accelerates your development.
FOLDER 12: ADVANCED CONCEPTS & BONUS CONTENT
For coaches ready to go deeper
Advanced Statistical Analysis
Basic statistics tell you what happened. Advanced analysis tells you why.
Youth vs Senior Analysis Differences
Different age groups need different analytical approaches.
Analysis Software Masterclass
Technology should enhance your analysis, not complicate it.
Professional Tools Overview:
- Hudl: Excellent for team analysis and sharing
- LongoMatch: Free option for basic tagging
- Sportscode: Professional level but complex
- Nacsport: Good middle ground option
Budget-Friendly Alternatives:
- Phone camera + simple editing app
- Free screen recording software
- Google Slides for presentations
- Basic spreadsheets for data tracking
Maximizing Your Current Setup: Even with basic equipment:
- Plan your camera angles
- Record consistently
- Review systematically
- Share findings effectively
Key Takeaways
This masterclass consolidates the complete analytical framework from sections 8-12, providing coaches with comprehensive tools for creating actionable reports, conducting opposition analysis, building systematic routines, completing capstone projects, and leveraging technology effectively.
The emphasis on practical implementation over theoretical complexity ensures that coaches can immediately apply these advanced techniques to improve their team’s performance through systematic match analysis and data-driven decision making.