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Hi there so youre interested in analysis? Whats your specialist subject? Im guessing a sport rugby, football or hockey perhaps? But of course you could equally be in banking, property or perhaps in sales? Either way I bet you will…
Currently the market holds a vast array of products that support the performance analysis industry, from timeline based analysis products to online athlete management tools. Each product from either of these categories will be unique in its…
Two events have provided us with compelling data for analysing emergent qualities of performance. Firstly at Ashgrove Special School music day, where Darrell and Adam set up 2 cameras and a VPA system, capturing engagement with Somantics fr…
This is the 2nd part of a blog series sharing my journey through WBL. Having progressed through academic programmes at both UG and PG level, undoubtedly my journey will draw similarities with others who have chosen to pursue a career in per…
Learn to work, or work to learn? What do you think helps the most? Qualifications/Experience
Like many other vocationally driven professions, the importance of experience is immeasurable. After reading the recent blogs by Darren Lewis on skill sets, this brought to the fore the importance Work Based Learning (WBL) holds in performa…
I am a member of the Performance Analysis team involved with the UWIC Archers basketball team. The Archers PA team consists of 6 members, hence the need for consistent group dynamics. On match day, numerous different aspects of our job must…
This is the inaugural blog post for the Centre for Applied Research in Inclusive Arts and Design (CARIAD), Cardiff Metropolitan University. The overarching aim of CARIAD is to determine practical tools, processes and communication avenues t…
Through regular visits to the Clyde Street blog, Keith Lyons has recently led me to the work by Stephen Downes. Downes has compiled and shared a large resource relating to connectivism. I am appreciative of his knowledge transfer through hi…
You may have read my recent three part blog revealing my experiences with creating a Referee Communication Forum for rugby union referees (Click here for Part 1) . These blogs were focussed on how the forum was created and delivered to the …
(Don't forget to see Part 1) 4. Critical thinking As an analyst, you will work with a vast amount of data in various formats every day. It will present itself in ways that are not always typically associated with data presentation, and th…
Working as a professional performance analyst requires a range of skills that cannot necessarily be learnt from a university or college course. The skills required to fulfill this type of role range from technical ability, knowledge of your…
Youve made it to Part 3! Its been a long journey and im glad youve stuck with it as the end is now in sight! For us guys on the TPE site, judgement day was upon us. The idea for the forum had been sparked after the gripping England Vs W…
So, as discussed in Part 1, I created an interactive start page that would instruct all members on how to work their way around the site. As well as ensuring people could work the way around the site, the instructions were provided to ensur…
Recently, I was heavily involved in creating a specific Team Performance Exchange (TPE) website which was designed to join a group of specialist rugby people from a variety of backgrounds, including coaching, officiation and analysis. These…
My name is Hai-Binh Ly and I was asked by Josh Bryan to write something about my experience as a performance analyst on the Visual Performance Analysis website. So here I am. Much of my learning experiences can be viewed on my blog http://…
Hello, my name is Josh Bryan and I am the analyst for UWIC RFC. One of the new pieces of kit we have been using to supplement our analysis and feedback with our players is a website called Team Performance Exchange (TPE). TPE is a useful ba…
Case Study Real-time Video Feedback: Wales U16 Boys National Development Squad In August 2010, a collaboration between the Centre for Performance Analysis at UWIC and the Welsh Football Trust took place at a match in Port Talbot, South Wale…
Thank you for expressing your interest in the possible consultancy that my new company can offer. As requested, I have just put a few key points forward to summarise what AnalysisPro can offer to any National Government Body or individual o…