Modern Soccer Coach Podcast Building a Scouting Report & Player Recruitment with Darren Rhodes
Dec 15, 2023
Lead Academy Scout at Preston North End FC, Darren Rhodes, discusses building scouting reports, balancing subjective and objective information, talent identification at youth level, and the impact of technology on player recruitment in football. He also explores the educational aspect of football analysis, emphasizing the value of formal education in enhancing scouting strategies.
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First Report
- Darren Rhodes's first opposition report was daunting to share publicly.
- He designed it based on what he'd find valuable as a head of analysis or recruitment.
Report Framework
- Consider match conditions, pitch conditions, recent results, and lineups in reports.
- These factors, like a slippery surface or long grass, can influence a team's style and results.
Form and Consistency
- Teams with worse results often have more variance in setups.
- Teams on winning streaks tend to exhibit more consistency in behaviors and lineups.