The Chris Gill Podcast

Sports Data Analytics - (Power BI, Python, Tableau etc.) - Lorna Belford #42This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5cThe guest for this video is Lorna Belford, the Performance Data Lead at the UK Sports Institute. Lorna explains what she gets up to in her role, and explains the tools that she uses now, and has done in the past to help gain better insights across a range of sports.Lorna also spent some time in the golf sector, carrying out some really interesting tests on golf balls, clubs, and even turf.We speak about (and Lorna gives some advice) on Tableau, Power BI, Python, SPSS, Matlab, Minitab and others. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below, and don't forget to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already!The books Lorna mentioned:Data Visualisation (Andy Kirk) - https://amzn.to/3TYuipJInvisible Women (Caroline Criado Perez) - https://amzn.to/3to8Q2w TLDR email that Lorna mentioned - https://tldr.tech/ 0:00 - Introduction1:59 - Lorna joins, the difference between data analyst/engineer/scientist6:41 - Dashboards, the UK Sports Institute9:17 - Lorna's education and background13:19 - Lack of female representation in data roles21:05 - Lorna's interesting roles in golf29:58 - Matlab, Minitab, VBA for Excel34:10 - Lorna's current role (Performance Data Lead)43:53 - Tips for Tableau and Power BI52:08 - Other tools, different tech stacks of different teams54:46 - Case study explains work with UK diving and swimming teams59:52 - Lorna gives 3 tips to get started1:03:37 - Book recommendations, summary, where to find Lorna◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

How to get started in Sport Analytics (Python, R, SQL, Visualisations) - @McKayJohns #41This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️🐍 Learn PYTHON for football analysis – https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/football-analytics-course?ref=3f7c5cThe guest for this weeks video is McKay Johns! If you have an interest in sports analytics and have been on YouTube or Twitter in the last few years then you probably already know who McKay is!.McKay has his own channel where he shares incredibly valuable tutorials and other tips on getting started in sports analytics. He has been a real help for so many new football analysts and so I so happy to be able to do this collaboration with him. Thanks for all the work you do McKay!0:00 - Introduction2:11 - McKay joins and gives overview, different types of data roles7:30 - Inspirations for McKay, getting started10:42 - Keeping up with trends, picking a niche14:08 - The tools that McKay uses, Python, R, SQL19:26 - Tips for getting started, questions from viewers34:29 - McKays predictions for the future, AI, ChatGPT42:43 - Web scraping45:20 - Analysis of Jude Bellingham49:29 - Nice, visual tables using Python51:34 - Book recommendations, summary, wrap upYou can check out McKay's channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/McKayJohnsFollowing McKay on Twitter – https://twitter.com/mckayjohns?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorMcKay’s web scraping course - https://mckay-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/webscraping-data-workshop?ref=3f7c5cBooks mentioned by McKay:Socermatics - https://amzn.to/40tfWym Soccernomics - https://amzn.to/3RnkS3B Moneyball – https://amzn.to/3S0OpC2Red Rising - https://amzn.to/47cx2Cx◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

Stuart Reid, a freelance set-piece analyst, shares his journey from IT to football analysis. He discusses his work with clubs worldwide, highlighting the significance of analyzing corners and free-kicks. Stuart reveals insights from his extensive database of 11,000 corner goals and how he tailors training to exploit opponents' weaknesses. He elaborates on the debate between man-marking and zonal marking and emphasizes the importance of creating an online presence to secure freelance opportunities. Stuart also predicts the future of set pieces with AI advancements.

Why a strong MINDSET is the key to success! - Steve Sallis #39This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️Steve Sallis is the founder of Solutions Mindset, a company that looks to coach and optimise the mindset of ambitious individuals, to help them achieve success. After a career in education, Steve now works closely with business leaders and professional athletes, such as coaches and footballers at the top of the game. Steve's extensive experience and passion for success is clear to see, and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.Within football, he has recently worked with the likes of AFC Wimbledon, Cardiff, and Northampton Town, enjoying two relegation escapes, and one promotion.Don't forget to subscribe for more videos like this!Solutions Mindset - https://www.solutionsmindset.com/Steve's book (Educating Football) - https://amzn.to/3RY5qwD0:00 - Introduction1:47 - Steve joins and gives overview, playing, Jimmy Bullard5:48 - Steve's teaching background, working at Millwall10:57 - Challenges in football academies15:38 - Solutions Mindset (Steve's business)18:24 - Working with football clubs23:41 - Super strengths25:09 - Steve's relationship with players, pre-game and post-game35:28 - The difference between a manager and a leader37:16 - Managing his own mindset, working with the SFA40:20 - Exclusive! Steve's upcoming book42:13 - Appearing on Sunderland Til I Die (Netflix)44:37 - Advice, closing remarks◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

20+ years as a pro footballer! (memories, mindset, training) - James Coppinger #38This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️The guest for this weeks video is James Coppinger who enjoyed a professional footballing career spanning over 20 years, and 800 professional appearances!James spent a large chunk of his career at Doncaster Rovers and enjoyed some incredible moments with them including promotions, and cup runs and a very dramatic final day of the season away at Brentford (Rovers fans will know exactly what I mean!).James opens up about troubles he had with his mentality and mindset early on, but how he overcame these and ended up with a professional career more than double the average length.James new book can be found here: https://amzn.to/4aEsVSX 0:00 - Introduction1:50 - James joins and gives background5:16 - Signing for Newcastle, Sir Bobby Robson, family influence12:23 - Moving to Exeter, considering quitting17:03 - Doncaster Rovers, working with mindset coach, the famous Brentford game29:18 - How James had a long career33:33 - James' thoughts on video analysis36:05 - James' mindset business, pressures, retiring45:32 - James' book (check it out! - https://amzn.to/4aEsVSX )46:45 - Advice for young footballers48:34 - People who have impacted James' career, more advice![Had to re-upload at 400 views due to small error]Video Credit to Doncaster Rovers (Rovers Player) for the footage of the goal in the intro. Full video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3ElXgd23I◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

The changing landscape of sport science (25+ career!) - Dave Carolan #37 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️The guest for this episode is Dave Carolan, an ever present member of the sport science industry for now almost 30 years. Dave has held many positions at various football clubs including Norwich, Colchester, Birmingham, Derby, and most recently, Millwall. Dave's career has seen him work with a wide range of players, coaches and other practitioners, and his longevity has a lot to do with his ability to keep up with trends and stay ahead of the game in such an evolving industry.Dave shares some of the things he gets up to, how the field is changing and continues to do so, player data, and he also shares some great advice for younger practitioners coming through.Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already! The book Dave mentioned at the end (Shackletons Way) - https://amzn.to/3NaKIHk 0:00 - Introduction1:48 - Dave joins and gives some background6:09 - What Dave puts his longevity down to10:25 - Working closely with Gary Rowett13:36 - Dave's initial tasks when joining a new club17:36 - Keeping up with trends and new technologies26:10 - An average week for Dave, reports and reviews33:47 - GPS devices, tracking sleep, data ownership41:32 - Athletes working with practitioners outside of clubs 47:17 - Data from international clubs50:01 - Mentorship, networking, social media1:00:39 - Soft skills1:06:09 - Book and podcast recommendations1:08:36 - What is next for Dave, wrap up, 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

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