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FOOTBALL PROGRESSION PATH Helping you create opportunities in football Hey Reader, Most clubs say they “use data in their recruitment process.” Here’s what they actually mean - and why understanding the difference could change how you approach your next application. The Three Types of Data Clubs After years of working with different organisations and hosting Recruitment Room community sessions with industry experts and key decision makers, I've noticed clubs fall into three distinct...
FOOTBALL PROGRESSION PATH Helping you create opportunities in football Hey Reader, Most people who want to build a football career are stuck. After hundreds of one-to-one calls with aspiring analysts and scouts (you can book a free call with me here), the pattern is clear. The biggest blocker stopping progress isn't skill gaps or qualifications. It’s fear. Fear of sharing their work online. The Uncomfortable Truth Here’s what everyone gets wrong about online portfolios. They think it’s about...
FOOTBALL PROGRESSION PATH Helping you create opportunities in football Hey Reader, Most people think lower league clubs operate the same way. They're wrong. After hosting Jack Coles (head of recruitment at Lincoln City) and Jacob Newman (recruitment analyst at Barnsley) in the Recruitment Room this month, one thing became crystal clear: League One is the most diverse recruitment landscape in English football. The Reality Nobody Talks About Some clubs have 10 live scouts. Others have zero....