Ben Smith

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Performance, Innovation & Research / Athlete Data @ BreakAway Data
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Wirral, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Ben Smith

I joined BreakAway Data, a global athlete data company, after 20 years of elite sports experience (16 years at Chelsea FC) across talent development, data, technology, innovation and strategic planning. It is our mission to empower athletes and organisations alike by unlocking new performance and commercial value through comprehensive and innovative data management.Our team's commitment to developing athlete-centered, data-driven solutions has solidified our position as leaders in transformative sports technology.Advancing BreakAway within international sports markets, my role encompasses strategic planning, business development, operational support, and product alignment.

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BreakAway Data

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Performance, Innovation & Research / Athlete Data
Ben Smith Work Experience Details
  • Breakaway Data
    Head Of International Sport
    Breakaway Data Jan 2022 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Designing and leading BreakAway's strategy and support to sports markets outside of the US. There's a significant element of business development on a league, NGB and club level, combined with operational support to senior clients, and product development to ensure we have a strong market fit for our international expansion.
  • Loughborough University London
    Board Member (School Of Sport Business & Technology)
    Loughborough University London Apr 2018 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    Advise on strategy and content of MSc courses across the school of Sport Business & Technology
  • Loughborough University London
    Guest Lecturer (Analytics, Technology & Innovation)
    Loughborough University London Mar 2016 - Present
    London, England Metropolitan Area
  • Woking College
    Member Board Of Trustees
    Woking College May 2018 - Jul 2024
    Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom
  • Chelsea Football Club
    Head Of Research & Innovation
    Chelsea Football Club Jul 2018 - Dec 2022
    London, England, United Kingdom
    A diverse role, based on key projects and strategic responsibilities: 1) Part of a SMT that created and delivered 'Vision 2030' (the club's strategic vision); 2) Manage the Academy's internal QA and external E.P.P.P. audit process to deliver organisational improvement; 3) Manage and deliver the Academy's research agenda, key projects and partnership (E.g. Loughborough University); 4) Over-see the club's Technology Partnerships to support effective player management (Kitman Labs) and talent identification (AiScout); 5) Oversight of the Academy's 12-23s education strategy
  • Chelsea Football Club
    Head Of Research & Development Performance Systems
    Chelsea Football Club Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
    London, Greater London, United Kingdom
    4 core areas of Academy work: 1) Performance Systems (data, technology, systems, inc. the Academy App); 2) Research and Innovation (develop and deliver the plan, manage partners); 3) Strategic projects (Performance Planning & Delivery, EPPP planning and Audit, Club commercial innovation projects); 4) Education (Strategic support of 13-23s Academic Education, 9-23s Football Education Working group).
  • Chelsea Football Club
    Head Of Development Performance Systems
    Chelsea Football Club Jul 2012 - Jul 2016
    London, United Kingdom
    Lead on Academy (8-23s) Performance Analysis support & Performance Systems (technology and data). Part of the Academy strategic management group, leading on E.P.P.P. planning and audits and supporting organisational strategic planning.
  • Chelsea Fc
    Head Of Academy Performance Analysis
    Chelsea Fc Jan 2007 - Jul 2012
    London, United Kingdom
    Create and deliver the Performance Analysis Support Programme (U8-U21s).
  • The Premier League
    E.P.P.P. Audit Academy Manager'S Working Group Member
    The Premier League Feb 2018 - Aug 2019
    London, United Kingdom
    Part of the Premier League & E.F.L working group to help shape and refine the structure and processes of the new E.P.P.P. audit process.
  • The Premier League
    Elite Performance Working Group Member
    The Premier League Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
    London, United Kingdom
    Support strategy development and implementation of elite performance across player development.
  • The Football Association
    England U19 Analyst & Senior Team Support Analyst
    The Football Association May 2006 - May 2008
    England U19 Men's analyst for matches and international tournaments. During the 06 World Cup, part of a UK base support team analysing senior opposition teams and individuals.
  • Fulham Fc
    Academy Analyst
    Fulham Fc Oct 2004 - Jul 2007
    London, United Kingdom
    Started on a voluntary basis as the U16 analyst, moving on to a P/T analyst role with the U18 and Reserves.
  • Camp Pacific
    Director
    Camp Pacific Jun 2000 - Jun 2007
    Greater San Diego Area
    Camp Pacific is a surf focussed American summer camp with a capacity of 120 children. As director I recruited, trained and managed staff over the summer period to deliver a holistic and enriching summer camp for both American and International children. Starting as a camp counsellor, I spent my 2nd year as an assistant director, before spending the next 5 years as a director.

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Football Management Analysis Coaching Sports Strategy Sports Coaching Soccer Event Management Fitness Time Management Strength Training Performance Analysis Research Fitness Training Team Building Team Management Teamwork Sports Nutrition

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