Building an Analysis Culture

Course Information

• Course Title: How To Analyse A Match
• Section: Section 12 - Bonus Content
• Subsection: Building an Analysis Culture
• Author: Kevin Middleton
• Course Platform: Football Coaching Academy (Skool)
• Page URL: https://www.skool.com/coachingacademy/classroom/9775ce2d?md=7a4e3af1fdb34e0489b93923f8cb35e9

Content Summary

The best teams have players who think analytically about the game.

Getting Players Involved

1. Ask them to identify good/poor moments
2. Have them analyze opposition clips
3. Encourage self-reflection after matches
4. Reward analytical thinking

Creating Analytical Thinkers

Ask questions rather than give answers:

1. “What do you notice about their defensive shape?”
2. “When did we create our best chances?”
3. “What could we do differently in this situation?”

Season-Long Analysis Planning

Build analytical skills progressively:

1. Early season: Basic observation skills
2. Mid-season: Pattern recognition
3. Late season: Tactical problem-solving

Your tactical footage becomes a library of learning that develops thinking footballers, not just skilled ones.

Key Takeaways

Building an analysis culture transforms teams from reactive to proactive, creating players who understand the game at a deeper level. By involving players in the analytical process and asking thought-provoking questions, coaches develop critical thinking skills that extend beyond technical ability.

The progressive season-long approach ensures that analytical skills develop systematically, moving from basic observation to sophisticated tactical problem-solving. This cultural shift creates a team environment where continuous learning and improvement become ingrained habits rather than occasional activities.