The Chris Gill Podcast

Mark Cartwright joins the conversation, sharing his journey from professional player to sporting director at Huddersfield Town. He delves into the complexities of recruitment, discussing the strategies behind signing high-profile players like Bojan and Shaqiri. Mark gives insight into the importance of academy development and collaboration with coaches and executives. He also shares memorable transfer experiences, the nuances of agent relationships, and offers advice for aspiring sports professionals, emphasizing the value of networking and skill development.

The Art of Precision: Insights from a professional golf analyst - James Wilson #35 This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️In this video I am joined by James Wilson, a professional golf analyst who works with a number of tour players. James played professionally himself, but now spends his time delving into the stats behind top professional golfers, and helping them prep for tournaments. UpGame golf app - https://www.upgame.app/'Every Shot Counts' book that James mentions - https://amzn.to/46oGMsWFeel free to leave any questions you may have in the comments.Thanks!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️0:00 - Introduction1:50 - James joins and gives overview3:26 - Playing golf and turning pro7:48 - Getting into the analysis of golf10:47 - Fitness and training as a golfer, favourite courses16:16 - Transitioning to being an analyst20:16 - Pre-tournament reports, golf metrics29:00 - Putting31:26 - Other variables (weather, altitude etc.)34:00 - The role of the caddy36:13 - Upgame, golf analysis app39:18 - Support staff for top golfers, tournament debriefs42:35 - Developing golf metrics, future changes, advice for others◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Game Insights Analyst at the FA - (Coach Education) - Daniel Simpson #34This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️In this video I am joined by Daniel Simpson who is currently a game insights analyst at the FA. Dan has over a decade of experience working in football, with a lot of time working with academy players, and now coaches and coach educators.Dan shares some very insightful tips, gives advice and speaks about his journey to date. Super interesting conversation. Timestamped below along with links to a few bits we mention in the video.Feel free to leave any questions you may have in the comments.Thanks!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction1:25 - Daniel joins and gives some background3:29 - Back the beginning, university, interning10:37 - Opposition Analysis, game understanding & scouting tips18:45 - Moving to West Brom22:34 - The role of the academy analyst, presenting to players27:18 - Moving to Wolves, best practice, position specifics32:19 - Joining the FA, what Dan gets up to42:28 - Transitions50:30 - Presenting at conferences53:45 - Dan shares some advice57:25 - Books, podcasts and runningCheck out the blogs we refer to (England Learning) here: https://community.thefa.com/coaching/b/insights-analysis-blogsEngland learning are also on X here: https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Sports Analysis Lecturer on university and getting a job! - Dr Matt Robins #33This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Dr Matt Robins has been involved in higher education for almost 20 years and has taught and mentored many students who have gone on to have very successful careers in sport.In this video we discuss employability, the analysis job landscape, what universities could do better, and Matt shares plenty of very valuable advice.All timestamped below so you can get to the part of the video that you want. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already and you can check out the three books that Matt mentioned right here:Start with Why - Simon Sinek - https://amzn.to/45RbWdmThe Infinite Game - Simon Sinek - https://amzn.to/44JRZUoSurrounded by Idiots - Thomas Erikson - https://amzn.to/46236cf◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction2:22 - Matt joins and gives background7:05 - Changes Matt has seen in performance analysis12:07 - Students not from a traditional sports background14:48 - Soft skills students should aim to have18:59 - University links with professional clubs24:46 - Internships, unpaid work and job market34:00 - Integrating professional analysts into the courses38:25 - Keeping up with changing trends43:09 - Matt's recent LinkedIn posts, professional identity47:33 - CVs, cover letter & interview practice1:00:39 - Advice for students (new and old)1:10:12 - Book & podcast recommendations, summary◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Premier League Sports Science & Data - Arian Forouhandeh (Wolves FC) #32This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️In this video I sat down with Arian Forouhandeh, sports scientist and data analyst at Premier League football club, Wolverhampton Wanderers!A great insight for anyone with an interest in sports science at an elite club and the journey involved to getting there. Arian is an expert when it comes to Power BI too, and we discuss data, injury prevention, GPS units and much more.You can check out more from Arian and some of his projects here - https://www.datainsport.com/ Don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more videos just like this!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction1:48 - Arian joins and gives background6:27 - Becoming specific and different areas of sports science10:44 - Arians football background13:17 - Masters Degree, and work experience/interns17:54 - Arians work within hockey24:10 - Wolves, GPS Units, training intensity30:26 - Injury prevention, recovery39:57 - Working relationships as a sports scientist42:15 - Longer match time45:25 - Match Day48:44 - Data, skills, Power BI, Tableau58:05 - How the role of a sports scientist is changing1:02:40 - Advice for others◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Real Bedford FC - The Bitcoin Football Club - Peter McCormack #31This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Peter McCormack is the current owner and Chairman of 9th tier football club Real Bedford FC.Peter took over the club around 18 months ago with the plan to use the power of Bitcoin to get his home town club, up into the leagues and towards the Premier League.As well as being a football club owner, he is also the creator and host of the very popular podcast around Bitcoin and economics, What Bitcoin Did (linked below).We speak about the challenges so far, plans for the future and much more in between.Please like, share and subscribe. Enjoy!What Bitcoin Did Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@UCzrWKkFIRS0kjZf7x24GdGg Follow Peter on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PeterMcCormack?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe Bullish Case for Bitcoin (Article) - https://vijayboyapati.medium.com/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction2:14 - Peter Joins and gives background6:36 - Peter before his podcast and the football club9:43 - Thinking of buying a club, using reach of Bitcoin14:28 - Non-League, differences this season, international audience18:29 - The role of Chairman, how Peter splits his time21:27 - The clubs revenue, costs and transfers28:08 - Bitcoin, and the Bitcoin treasury34:34 - Becoming sustainable, attendances, people flying in!38:47 - Longer term plans, infrastructure40:16 - Responding to the doubters, Crawley Town FC46:10 - Unexpected challenges50:47 - What would success be for Peter over next 3 years? ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Head of Goalkeeping - Alessandro Barcherini (Sunderland) #30This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Initially born in Italy, Allesandro moved to the UK at a young age and had to learn the language. After playing academy football, he eventually turned to coaching and has had some great experiences so far in his career.After spending a lot of time in University sport, he spent time at some different academies, and then ended up at Leeds United working with Marcelo Bielsa.After gaining promotion and eventually seeing Bielsa sacked, Allesandro moved on to Sunderland where he currently overseas the whole GK department.He discuss the use of video, how he prepares for games and much more in between. He even tells us his 3 favourite goalkeepers of all time!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction2:33 - Sandro joins and gives background4:18 - Sandro's playing career6:54 - University, plan to work in sport, intro to coaching8:37 - Video Analysis and how he uses that now12:11 - Working in University Sport15:16 - Moving to Stoke City16:28 - Coaching Role Models18:42 - Leeds United & Marcelo Bielsa24:00 - Joining Sunderland and Sandro's current department28:06 - GKs going out on loan30:34 - Match prep & set plays33:58 - An average working week39:53 - Working at big clubs, fan bases42:02 - Best GKs of all-time44:23 - Quick fire Sunderland questions46:18 - Book RecommendationsBooks that Alessandro spoke about:Sports Gene - https://amzn.to/3XUDnQ5Bounce - https://amzn.to/3JZ8l42◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

George Delves, Chief Operating Officer at Rochdale AFC, shares his remarkable journey from academy roles to managing a professional football club. He dives into the financial challenges of supporting a community-owned club and the myth of sustainability in football. Delves reveals insights on recruitment strategies using data partnerships, the impact of budget constraints on performance, and the intricacies of matchday operations. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring sports professionals navigating the football industry.

The Secrets of Football Manager! (FM) - Tom Elliott (FM Researcher) #28This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Something a little bit different for this one as I welcome Tom Elliott who is a research co-ordinator at SI Games, the maker of the world famous Football Manager Game.Knowing a lot of my viewers and connections play the game (and are even included in the game database), I thought this would be a fun one to have. Tom didn't disappoint, sharing some cool facts about the data that is collected and stored, the game simulation and much more in between.Really enjoyed this and I must admit I was surprised at how realist the game has become since I was a regular player many years ago!Thanks again to Tom for his time and for SI games for making this happen.Do you play, or are you a part of the game? Drop a comment below!Ypu can also check out the game in more detail here - https://www.footballmanager.com/ And don't forget to subscribe for more videos like this!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction1:45 - Tom joins and gives some background6:00 - The research team hierarchy and coverage9:30 - Toms role12:14 - Submitting the data, error checking, and potential ability19:50 - Attributes, player likes, languages22:16 - Ben Brereton Diaz24:00 - Wonder kids27:40 - Players complaining, game realism32:32 - How real life meets simulation, long games36:05 - How can someone become a researcher?◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA

Working as an Academy Analyst - Matty Owen #27This video is sponsored by In-Play Online! Tag and analyse your sports videos like the professionals. All from just £10/month!Check it out here: https://in-playsports.com/software/individuals Use code YOUTUBE for an extra 10% discount!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Despite having many analyst related guests on the channel so far, Matty is the first that is currently working as an academy analyst.Heading up the academy department at Middlesbrough, Matty tells me about his journey from interning at Leeds, undertaking a Masters degree and ending up at Middlesbrough.Since joining Boro, Matty has worked up the age groups and currently. spends a lot of his time working with the U21s.Thanks for watching!You can check out the rugby analysis channel that he mentions at the end, here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SquidgeRugby◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction1:56 - Matty joins and gives background3:16 - Back to uni, choosing the analysis pathway, interning6:44 - Masters Degree10:48 - Joining Boro13:04 - The role of an academy analyst25:35 - Working relationships29:38 - Average working week36:35 - Interns, and the hiring process and advice47:11 - Looking ahead49:02 - Recommendations◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️CONNECT WITH ME🌎 Website: https://www.chris-gill.com 👨🏼‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgilluk/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZocCdjxjdVJZjO4UNNNew 🆇 X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisgill_UK FREE RESOURCES📋 Football CV Template – https://cvtemplate.chris-gill.com/download 📝 Cover Letter Template - https://coverletter.chris-gill.com/download 📚 Ultimate list of sports analysis/coaching books - https://books.chris-gill.com/download PAID RESOURCES🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://courses.mckayjohns.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5c ⚽️ Football Analysis Education (Gill10 for 10% off) – https://apfa.io/course/ref/chrisgill_UK/ 📊 Become a data analyst with Data Camp: https://datacamp.pxf.io/WqBZGA