Analyst, Performance - Youth National Teams (YNT)

Description

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Position Description 

The YNT Performance Analyst is responsible for contributing to the design and delivery of data & video analysis to support our technical staff in all phases of the game during domestic and international camps and competitions. Their role is to ensure all research is done in a clear, effective, and efficient way to help optimize development within our youth environments.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Record, capture & code all YNT games and training sessions while in the camp environment 
• Ensure all data & video is collected and uploaded to all required staff and players in line with the USSF standards and time frames 
• Contribute to the design and delivery of all performance analysis support, including (but not limited to) pre-match, in-game, post-match, individual player support, long-term player & team tracking 
• Support in creating content to be used for teaching materials based on team principles and style of play
• Support the Senior YNT Performance analyst to improve and expand on analysis processes across the High Performance Department
• Collaborate with the Data Analytics department to develop our data reports (i.e. player development, player scouting and opposition, and post-game) to enhance the efficiency of workflows that can be delivered consistently and impact the decision-making process.
• Develop strong working relationships across the inter-disciplinary team, sharing and informing best practices
• Stay up to date on latest performance analysis research/technology and help support other colleagues’ development within the Federation 
• Complete yearly continued professional development according to individual yearly goal setting
• Support Sporting Analytics Development and USSF in developing internal and external research in collaboration with the Research and Innovation Department 
• Complete and meet yearly goal setting review KPIs and individual performance
• Participate in creating standard operating procedures and increasing efficiency in pre-camp, during camp, and post-camp analytics operations
• Travel up to 50% of the year with YNT into training camps and games domestically and abroad 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Performance Analysis, Mathematics, or equivalent area 
• Minimum 2 years applied experience as a video analyst (or similar role) working with coaches and performance staff 
• Proven track record of establishing and delivering a robust performance analysis system around data collection, data management, and data dissemination 
• Experience working with various performance analysis equipment and technology (specifically, Hudl Products & Keynote) 
• Ability to operate a hi-pod and FAA Remote Pilot Certification (or willingness to complete one) to operate a drone
• Excellent analytical and verbal communication skills – the ability to convey the ‘story’ from the data 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of soccer (tactics, principles of play, modern trends) and the overall landscape of the sport in the U.S.
• Excellent written and verbal communication combined with a professional demeanor
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission