The Chris Gill Podcast

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Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 12min

Rugby League Analyst - Had to learn the hard way! - Chris O'Connor (Hull FC) - #12

Rugby League Analyst - Had to learn the hard way! - Chris O'Connor (Hull FC) - #12This 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 sit down with Chris O'Connor who has spent the best part of the last 10 years coaching and analysing both Rugby League and Rugby Union.Chris is currently head of performance analysis at Super League club Hull FC having worked very hard to create a career in analysis outside of the traditional routes.We speak about how Chris was pretty much self taught as he went to university before analysis was part of the modules. How he juggled multiple roles, spent time abroad, and now even works with the Jamaican National team as they look forward to the World Cup later this year.The books mentioned by Chris:It takes what it takes by Trevor Moawad - https://amzn.to/3Hmup6h The Sports Gene by David Epstein - https://amzn.to/3JBwuydThinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman - https://amzn.to/3JvXRtt ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0:48 - Chris joins and gives us some background6:12 - Should analysts be coaches?9:13 - Rugby League or Rugby Union...14:09 - Previous roles and creating a career in sport25:21 - Toronto Wolfpack32:00 - The wild Toronto match day experience!35:29 - Time out, travelling40:41 - Hull FC, an average week47:00 - Internships53:35 - Jamaican National Team & the World Cup1:00:36 - Advice for new analysts1:03:44 - The unmeasurables... book recommendations 1:07:57 - Down Time, end of a tough season◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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
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Sep 29, 2022 • 59min

Throw-In Coach (Liverpool FC, Ajax) - Working with Klopp! - Thomas Gronnemark - #11

Throw-In Coach (Liverpool FC, Ajax) - Working with Klopp! - Thomas Gronnemark - #11This 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 Thomas Gronnemark, a world renowned football throw-in coach who works on a freelance basis with many top clubs around the world.Thomas has been featured on the likes of Sky Sports News and BBC Sport as well as many newspapers doing pieces on him in various different countries. Thomas is probably best known for his work with Liverpool FC and working with Jurgen Klopp. He is going into his 5th season working with Liverpool and we discuss some of the analysis he does, when he first got the call from Klopp, and how he is able to juggle working with multiple clubs, plus much more along the way..Thomas is taken all around the world with his job and has a great story from footballer, to athletics, the Danish bobsleigh team, to professional throw-in coach!You can check out Thomas' website here: https://thomasgronnemark.com/If you have any questions, please do leave a comment below.◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0:45 - Thomas joins and gives an introduction3:43 - The early days - playing career, athletics, bobsleigh team7:24 - Long Throw Ins, an idea...9:09 - His first club11:50 - The long throw - a weapon?14:04 - The Fast and Clever Thrown Ins23:53 - Getting the call from Jurgen Klopp31:09 - What is Klopp like?36:10 - Stats, improving Liverpool40:38 - What does Thomas analyse?47:02 - Working freelance, different contracts, different countries...50:42 - Advice for a coach wanting to improve throw-ins53:39 - Self Development & Learning56:00 - Wrap up◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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
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Sep 8, 2022 • 1h 5min

Boxing Analyst for Anthony Joshua! - Chris Connelly (EIS & England Boxing) - #10

Boxing Analyst for Anthony Joshua! - Chris Connelly (EIS & England Boxing) - #10This 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 chat with Chris Connelly who has spent years working with some of the top British boxers to help them analyse and improve their performances.In fact, this video was recorded just before Chris moved from an analyst role at the English Institute of Sport, to Head of Performance at England Boxing.Chris has also been fortunate to travel all over the world with his job including working with Anthony Joshua!Chris gives some great advice, explains his journey and we chat analysis of fights, progression for an analyst and much, much more!Day in the life video we mention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciS1AvQ3dh0 Thanks again for Chris for taking the time. If you have any questions for myself or Chris, please just leave a comment below!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0:55 - Chris joins and gives overview2:48 - Starting in Analysis & Football Internships11:19 - Career Defining Moment - Goal Ball13:45 - Leaving school, Royal Navy17:02 - Getting into boxing (The full interview process)24:16 - Technical Lead, Olympics25:46 - New Job, England Boxing Head of Performance27:39 - What does a boxing analyst do?33:11 - What things get tagged? And Classifying Outcomes36:47 - Working with Anthony Joshua44:07 - Using Data46:20 - Commonwealth Games47:38 - Career Highlights52:28 - What Chris enjoys about his job55:40 - Progression for an analyst57:31 - Advice for aspiring analysts1:01:54 - Everton 1:03:37 - Wrap Up ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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
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Aug 18, 2022 • 56min

20+ Years as a Sports Analyst! - Julia Wells (English Institute of Sport) - #9

20+ Years as a Sports Analyst! - Julia Wells (English Institute of Sport) - #9This 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 Industry Chat I sit down with Julia Wells from the English Institute of Sport. Julia currently heads up the whole performance analysis division there and has a career in sports coaching and analysis that spans over 20 years!Julia started off when the whole landscape was different. Old fashioned camcorders and not a whole load of fancy software. Over the years she has managed countless analysts, and had the pleasure of being involved in numerous Olympic and Commonwealth Games cycles.I personally found this chat very interesting as Julia talks about what the EIS is and the purpose it serves, how some of the more lesser known sports are analysed and also the importance of continually developing.Also, Julia gives some great advice for young people looking to forge a career in sport.Please do leave a comment below if you have a questions for myself or Julia.◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction1:25 - Julia gives some background3:39 - What is the EIS and what does it do?7:08 - Funding and UK Sport10:02 - Getting into performance analysis, overview of Julias journey17:46 - Should analysts be coaches?22:18 - More on EIS structure25:50 - All the different sports, how employment works, canoe slalom33:03 - Performance Data35:57 - Commonwealth Games & Olympic Cycles43:42 - Sharing Ideas as analysts45:29 - Advice for aspiring analysts52:52 - Books, Podcasts, Articles55:13 - Wrap up◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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
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Aug 11, 2022 • 42min

Football Analyst in Australia! - Liam Chauncy (Central Coast Mariners) - #8

Football Analyst in Australia! - Liam Chauncy (Central Coast Mariners) - #8This 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 Industry Chat video I sit down with Liam Chauncey all the way from the other side of the World!Liam is head of analysis at Australian football club Central Coast Mariners who compete in the A-League, the top tier in Australian football/soccer.We chat about how Liam got started, what he gets up to day to day, and also touch on Australia's chances in the upcoming 2022 World Cup!If you have any questions for myself or Liam, please leave a comment below.◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0:42 - Liam joins and gives overview2:23 - Getting into analysis, starting at CCM4:42 - Academies in Australia6:22 - The rest of the department, and other clubs in the league...8:13 - Video/Data, Opposition Analysis10:43 - Weekly Schedule14:44 - Travel & Covid17:58 - League & Cup Competitions23:40 - Stadiums, and the popularity of 'Soccer'25:40 - Perks of the job 27:34 - Coaching Qualification, important?28:45 - The coming season and personal goals...30:38 - Moving over to Australia, job opportunities35:52 - Advice for aspiring analysts37:28 - Podcasts, Australias chances at the world cup, and 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
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Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 11min

Moving to the MLS with Jaap Stam! - Scott Madle (FC Cincinnati) Head of Analysis - #7

Moving to the MLS with Jaap Stam! - Scott Madle (FC Cincinnati) Head of Analysis - #7This 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 Industry Chat video, I sit down with Scott Madle who was kind enough to join us all the way from Cincinnati. Scott is originally from the UK and spent time working with Championship side Reading FC.After working under Jaap Stam at Reading, he ended up reuniting with the Dutchman when he got the call to work together again in the MLS. We talk about the MLS in general, opportunities for analysts out there, advice, and experiences Scott has had over his career so far.If you have any questions for either myself or Scott, please leave a comment below and don't forget to subscribe to the channel!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction2:06 - Scotts Introduction to Analysis and quick career overview6:24 - Scott's first opportunity9:46 - Academy or first team12:36 - Starting out at Reading, Jaap Stam and Paul Clements23:35 - Workload, any other analyst to help?25:08 - Leaving Football27:45 - The move to MLS35:07 - What is Cincinnati like? And Settling in...39:27 - The MLS (the standard and structure)50:48 - How are Cincinnati doing?54:01 - Jaap Stam leaving...57:35 - What is the department like now?1:00:18 - Advice for analysts and for moving to the MLS1:09:00 - Podcasts and 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
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Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 1min

What does a cricket analyst actually do?! - James Maby (Northamptonshire CCC) - #6

What does a cricket analyst actually do?! - James Maby (Northamptonshire CCC) - #6This 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!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️For me, cricket is a sport that I know very little about and so I was really keen to speak to someone involved in the sport from an analysis perspective to learn more about what really goes on.James has worked at academy level but is currently first team analyst at Northamptonshire County Cricket Club. James talks about the types of things cricket analysts focus on, how much opposition analysis is done, and gives some great advice.James also has an interest in rugby too, and he actually is a qualified referee. This then leads us on to the importance of transferrable skills between different sports.The Cricket Analytics book that James mentions - https://amzn.to/3JwmmGN◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction2:08 - Introduction to cricket and coaching5:52 - University, introduction to analysis?11:24 - The Cricket Season & Recruitment 14:05 - Competitions, match days and stats17:30 - Workload, 6 month season19:25 - Do all teams have analysts?22:25 - Gloucestershire, unpaid work29:38 - Video or Data (Tableau)35:10 - Surrey37:30 - An average week for James, and his colleagues47:47 - Different skills, times are changing, rugby50:34 - Advice for analysts54:08 - Opportunity for more jobs in cricket?57:53 - Podcast/Book 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
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Jul 14, 2022 • 44min

10 Years at the same club! - Phill Hudson (Middlesbrough FC) - 1st Team Analyst - #5

10 Years at the same club! - Phill Hudson (Middlesbrough FC) - 1st Team Analyst - #5This 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 sit down with Phill Hudson who has been at Boro for 10 years. He initially worked with the academy and found himself moving up to the first team.Phill has worked with some very experienced managers whilst being at Boro, including Tony Pulis, Neil Warnock and currently Chris Wilder. He speaks about his somewhat unorthodox route into the industry, his love for Boro and how the department has developed over the years.Thanks again to Phill for taking the time. If you do ave any questions, feel free to leave a comment below, and don't forget to to subscribe!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0:34 - Phill joins, and gives a quick overview2:16 - How Boro came about, and playing at academy level & coaching4:52 - Learning from experienced coaches/managers6:20 - Introduction to Analysis, Phill's unconventional route10:15 - Building a department13:08 - Moving to First Team18:48 - Splitting Responsibilities21:31 - Phill's different managers25:06 - Going for promotion26:39 - Coaching Badges. Important?28:15 - Pros and Cons of the job34:09 - Being a Boro fan36:12 - Any advice for aspiring analysts?38:18 - Long Journeys39:57 - Quick Fire Questions41:46 - Phill gives predictions (Boro & England)◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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
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Jun 16, 2022 • 48min

"I moved 2000 miles for a job!" - Nathan Kirby (Besiktas) - 1st Team Analyst - #4

"I moved 2000 miles for a job!" - Nathan Kirby (Besiktas) - 1st Team Analyst - #4This 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 sit down with Nathan Kirby of Besiktas who has a very interesting tale to tell about moving from Barnsley to Istanbul for a job.Nathan speaks about how he found his way into analysis, how he took on his first big opportunity and how the relationship with a specific manager has ended up opening even more doors for him.Nathan was in England for his pre-season break when we recorded this but he will be soon back to Turkey to help Besiktas push for the title, and with that, European football.Thanks again to Nathan for taking the time!If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below and don't forget to subscribe to the channel!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction1:19 - Nathan gives overview of his journey to date3:12 - Football Studies Course, intro to analysis5:28 - Barnsley FC8:49 - Working with different managers12:32 - Getting the call from Besiktas17:49 - Living Situation & Istanbul lifestyle and language22:18 - An average week27:19 - Goals for next season & Turkish style of play29:29 - What is Istanbul like?30:56 - Advice for analysts35:29 - Pros and Cons of his job40:50 - Coaching Qualifications45:39 - Quick Fire Questions46:44 - 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
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Jun 2, 2022 • 1h 11min

Football Set Piece Coach - Andy Parslow (AFC Wimbledon) - Analysing Corners & FKs - #3

Football Set Piece Coach - Andy Parslow (AFC Wimbledon) - Analysing Corners & FKs - #3This 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 chat with Andy Parslow who is first team set piece coach at AFC Wimbledon. Andy got his coaching badges relatively young and spent time in different academies in various coaching roles before getting his chance with the first team.His tactical knowledge and eye for detail lead him to take a lead on set pieces and you can tell from this chat that he really enjoys what he does. He is passionate about continued growth and learning and is kind enough to give some great advice to aspiring coaches and analysts.I have broken the conversations down into the timestamps below if you want to head to specific parts of the conversation.Don't forget to subscribe to the channel as I have plenty more videos like this on the way!◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️📚 Books mentioned by Andy:Guts (A Navy Seal System) by Brian Hiner - https://amzn.to/3wMxjwu Legacy by James Kerr - https://amzn.to/3Du7ogx5am club by Robin Sharma - https://amzn.to/3X0CdAIDeep Work by Cal Newport - https://amzn.to/3RimKe1⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0.47 - Andy Joins and gives overview2:20 - Analysis experience, taking an opportunity, standing out and unpaid work7:10 - Andy speaks about academy coaching (Brentford, Watford, Wimbledon)11:01 - Brentford closing their academy13:16 - Stepping up to first team17:57 - Importance of set pieces20:55 - Phases of a set piece23:17 - What Andy does during the week27:44 - Match Days 31:16 - Designing new plays 33:46 - AFC Wimbledon 21/22 Season36:32 - Liaising with other coaching staff39:16 - Pro’s and Con’s45:05 - Andy gives some advice (Put the work in!)50:03 - Books & Podcasts55:15 - Using spare time, learning Spanish and always improving1:05:43 - Another Social Media Rant!1:09:25 - Quick Fire Round1:10:35 - Summary and Wrap Up◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️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

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