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Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Independently led the analysis department and provision for the men’s first team.- Covered five matches- Provided training, opposition and post-match analysis- Adapted to new coaching and playing staff- Led a team of academy analysts/interns to cover academy & women’s provision

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Used Sportscode, Studio and Hudl to code, analyse and share match performance across the Youth Development and Foundation Phases (U9 - U16s). Specifically the Lead Analyst for the U15 (2008) group, covering matchday analysis and delivering minimum 3 analysis sessions weekly. Manage team databases and “A-Player” game development reports. Travelled abroad with this team and successfully applied analysis during a tournament. Worked closely with the Performance School, Boclair Academy, delivering presentations and workshops that combine football, analytics and education. Led the Foundation Phase monthly competition, using iMovie and Studio to produce creative and engaging videos that showcase talent and align with stakeholder requirements. Experienced working with every Rangers team (U18s, B-Team, Girl’s Academy, Women’s First Team and Men’s first team)Often led and overseen undergraduate interns. Worked in the role alongside MSc study in Performance Analysis

Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom

- Coached high level, 1to1 and group football sessions with youth athletes aged 7-17- Beginner abilities up to Scotland Internationals- Organisation and preparation key to role to ensure efficient transition from one session to the next- Adapted sessions based on variations in equipment availability, often conducting sessions with minimal kit like a small number of cones and footballs- Effectively communicated with company director and parents- Moulded my own coaching style to account for different individual athlete characteristics

- Performed video analysis of U18s match day footage across the CAS U18s Elite summer league. - Worked collectively with the Defence and individually with several key attackers.- Aligned with academy director’s philosophy to suit individual, academy and 1st team needs.

Remote

- Throughout 2020/21 championship season. - Communicated with coaching staff.- Created spreadsheets and graphics to display match day data of the first team, highlighting KPI’s.- Analysed young talents, top financial assets and players on loan from other clubs with different future paths. - Used wyscout reports and Microsoft packages.

Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom

Assistant Karate coach.Worked mainly with younger ages.Coached all abilities.

Auchterarder, Scotland, United Kingdom

Worked in a team environment.Became accustomed to high standards.Regularly interacted with high profile guests in a professional manner.Key skills of time management, organisation and communication.

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

Assistant Karate Coach.Worked with all ages and abilities.Led warm-ups, whole class sessions and 1to1 coaching.

Master Of Science - Ms, Performance Analysis

Research Project Title: “Connection Before Correction”: Examining Current Attitudes Towards the Analyst-Athlete Relationship Modules.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sports And Exercise, First Class Honours And Best Overall Performance Award

Activities and Societies: Men’s FootballFinal year project on “The Perceived Impact of Coaching Style on the Motivation of Male.