The scout is essential to any competitive football team. a scout is dedicated to observing and analysing players and tams, gathering crucial information for coaches and managers.
This analysis can include evaluating potential recruits, studying future opponents and tracking players on loan to other teams. Having clarity about what a scout does, knowing the scouting methodology used by collaborators of first division teams such as FC Barcelona, allows all those interested in becoming professional in this field to learn from the best and achieve the best results. at the end of the course, students will acquire a complete knowledge and practical training that will allow them to start working as player scouts.
This program is designed for those who are already in the scouting game looking to level up, wants to break into the field or loves football and wants to understand it better.
Fees
COURSE OUTLINES
Syllabus:
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Course 1: Fundamentals of Scouting
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- Module 1: Introduction to scouting
- Module 2: The scout’s role and responsibilities
- Module 3: Core principles of scouting
- Module 4: The evolution of scouting: Present and Future perspectives
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- Module 1: Establishing foundational criteria and player profiles
- Module 2: Evaluation, monitoring and validation
- Module 3: Proposal development and negotiation strategies
- Module 4: Player adaptation
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- Module 1: General planning
- Module 2: Specific planning
- Module 3: Player observation
- Module 4: Player evaluation and data acquisition
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- Module 1: Player developmental stages: classification and taxonomy
- Module 2: Performance factor analysis across developmental stages
- Module 3: Talent identification: process phases and analytical methods
- Module 4: Talent detection
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- Module 1: Principles of effective reporting
- Module 2: Report structure and key characteristics
- Module 3: Report writing
- Module 4: Information management and organisation
Course 2: The Scouting Process
Course 3: Scouting Methodology
Course 4: Player Evaluation Techniques
Course 5: Reporting
COURSE DETAILS
Duration: 5 months.
Delivered in: English.
Aimed at:
• People in the scouting game looking to level up.
• People wanting to break into the scouting field.
• People who love football and want to understand it better.
Benefits
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- World-class content, designed by experts and sports-industry oriented for an immediate impact.
- Round-the-clock access to study material, wherever you want and from any device.
- Custom feedback for every individual and teamwork activity.
- Spaces of discussion and interaction with industry professionals from all over the world.
- Certificate of participation for each course, issued by Barca Innovation Hub - Universitas. If you pass each of the courses that make up the program, and complete and pass the comprehensive final exam, you will also receive a verified certificate of completion for the entire program, with confirmation of identity, issued by Barca Innovation Hub - Universitas.
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Learn to:
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- Incorporate the fundamentals of football scouting to develop the activity successfully.
- Comprehend the stages of the scouting process.
- Develop season and weekly work plans tailored to specific contexts.
- Master the techniques of player evaluation.
- Distinguish between various report types and acquire proficiency in player report preparation.
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PREREQUISITES
A general understanding of football and scouting would be beneficial.