The field of football has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by the rise of scouting and tactical analysis. The increasing competitiveness and professionalisation of the sport have led clubs to seek advanced tools and methodologies to identify and evaluate talent, as well as to analyse and optimise the tactical performance of their teams. Scouting is a fundamental component in the development and success of any football team. The work of scouts involves observing and analysing players and tams, gathering crucial information that influences strategic decisions such as signings, match preparation and monitoring of loaned players.
Scouts impact all levels of football, from youth divisions to elite clubs, facilitating player transitions and ensuring a competitive and balanced lineup. In parallel, tactical analysis has gained increasing importance in modern football. the ability to thoroughly analyse the phases of the game, set piece actions and high pressure allows teams to develop more effective and adaptive strategies. Tactical analysists employ advanced technological tools to evaluate performance in both training and matches, providing valuable information for coaches and players.
This professional diploma is inspired by the identity and methodology of FC Barcelona, recognised worldwide for its distinctive and successful approach to player development and tactical analysis. FC Barcelona’s philosophy, focused on possession play, comprehensive player development, and meticulous analysis of every aspect of the game, serves as a model for this course.
Fees
COURSE OUTLINES
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Course 1: Fundamentals of Scouting
- 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
- 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
- Module 1: General planning
- Module 2: Specific planning
- Module 3: Player observation
- Module 4: Player evaluation and data acquisition
- 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
- Module 1: Principles of effective reporting
- Module 2: Report structure and key characteristics
- Module 3: Report writing
- Module 4: Information management and organisation
- Module 1: Definition of the start phase and understanding general analysis criteria
- Module 2: Study of the structural elements of the start phase
- Module 3: Study of the dynamic elements of the start phase
- Module 4: Statistical analysis, selection and presentation of information
- Module 1: The importance of Set Piece Actions (SPA) and introduction to their analysis
- Module 2: Analysis of defensive SPAs
- Module 3: Analysis of offensive SPAs
- Module 4: Methodological trends in the training of SPAs
- Module 1: High pressure in the defensive phase. Theoretical framework
- Module 2: Most common defensive structures in high pressure in football
- Module 3: Training methodology for high pressure in football
- Module 4: Data for a good interpretation in the analysis of high pressure in football
- Module 1: Introduction to video observation
- Module 2: Observation in a training session
- Module 3: Observation in competition matches
- Module 4: Individual player observation
COURSE DETAILS
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Delivered in: English.
- Aspiring Scouts and Analysts
- Current Scouts and Coaches
- Football Enthusiasts and Students
- Sports Management Professionals
- Youth Academy Staff
- Performance Analysts
- Talent Managers and Recruiters
- 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.
- Learn about the parameters and tactical elements of the game initiation phase.
- Develop the ability to select, organise, and effectively transmit important information using technological tools.
- Understand the importance of set piece actions in modern football.
- Obtain resources and criteria to develop the analysis of this type of action.
- Learn the most relevant theoretical and practical content for analysing the high-pressure phase in football.
- Identify and recognise different high pressure situations and propose tasks for their training.
- Learn a new observation methodology focused on youth football, covering training to matches.
- Lean on the approach and practices of successful teams like FC Barcelona.
- Incorporate the fundamentals of football scouting to successfully develop the activity.
- Understand the methodology and phases of the scouting process.
- Plan the season and work week based on the team’s context.
- Learn how to evaluate players.
- Understand the different types of reports and learn to produce a detailed player report.
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