🚨 Breaking: The Edge in Sport Partnership

Cheshire Schools FA welcome its latest partnership with The Edge in Sport! 

We are excited to announce that the latest team and individual analysis company, The Edge in Sport, has partnered with us for the 2024/ 2025 academic season. 

About The Edge in Sport

The Edge in Sport is a UK-based company that leverages years of Premier League performance analysis expertise to benefit the broader football community. Their team consists of seasoned analysts with extensive experience in player development, including a current England FA scout who provides expert feedback to elevate players' games.

After witnessing first hand the transformative power of player and team video feedback, they recognised a significant gap in accessibility. To address this, they have developed comprehensive solutions designed to level the playing field. Whether analysing individual matches or entire seasons, The Edge in Sport provides clear, actionable insights on performance and game strategy through easy-to-understand video content, giving their clients ‘The Edge.’

An August Special Offer! 

 

Individual Player Analysis

Analysing individual players is fundamental to enhancing their skills and contributions to the team. At The Edge in Sports, their approach to individual player analysis involves monitoring physical metrics, technical skills, and psychological factors to deliver comprehensive, 360° objective feedback based on recorded footage.

This evidence-based approach minimises reliance on speculation, providing athletes with precise insights into what they did well or poorly during play. Such knowledge empowers both athletes and coaches to make informed decisions at critical moments, ensuring consistent performance.

One of the key benefits of individual analysis is the enhancement of technical and tactical knowledge. This is especially crucial during the youth stages of a player’s career, where decision-making is paramount. Understanding when to make the right pass, when to make a run, and when to drop back to support the team are skills that can be significantly developed through performance analysis. 

Without such services, players are limited to feedback from a pitch-level perspective, which may lack the comprehensive insights needed for optimal development. Furthermore, individual analysis not only benefits the player but also the coach. It helps coaches gain a deeper understanding of their players’ strengths and weaknesses, enabling an in-depth review of each player’s performance. This, in turn, fosters the development of the coach’s own practices, leading to a more refined coaching approach.

Team Analysis

Team performance is critical to the success and sustainability of any football club. For coaches, understanding the attributes that contribute to an effective team is vital. The Edge in Sports offers team performance analysis services that allow coaches to assess both the strengths and areas for development within their team and individual players.

Their analysis assists in tracking and analysing player movements on the field, providing insights into positioning, movement patterns, and areas for development. This feedback is instrumental in optimising player roles and responsibilities during matches. Additionally, evaluating team strategies and formations allows coaches to understand how their team operates under various conditions, enabling informed adjustments to tactics and game plans.

Studying the strengths, weaknesses, and tactical approaches of opponents is also crucial for effective game preparation. This analysis empowers teams to develop strategies that exploit the opposition’s vulnerabilities. By reviewing game footage and statistics post-match, coaches can assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and reinforce successful tactics.

Additional Individual Support - CV and Video Highlights

For aspiring footballers, having a showreel or highlight reel is essential. A highlight reel creates a powerful first impression, showcasing a player’s best moments on the field to coaches, scouts, and agents. Often, it serves as their first introduction to a player’s ability and playing style.

A well-crafted highlight reel provides a visual representation of a player’s abilities, including technical skills, tactical awareness, athleticism, and decision-making under pressure. It can also highlight a player’s versatility by showcasing different aspects of their game, such as attacking and defensive actions, runs off the ball, set pieces, and playmaking abilities. In today’s digital world, a highlight reel can be easily shared online via social media and YouTube, expanding its reach to recruiters worldwide.

Creating highlight reels also serves as a valuable self-assessment tool, enabling
players to review their performance, identify areas for improvement, and track their progress overtime. A professional highlight reel not only demonstrates a player’s commitment to their football career but also reflects their proactive approach to self-promotion.

Similarly, having a well-structured football CV or dossier is crucial for a footballer’s success. Often overlooked, a football CV— also known as a dossier—includes vital information such as personal details, playing history, achievements, sports science scores, and testimonials, along with the player’s highlight package.

Coaches and clubs typically require a football CV before considering further discussions with a player. Therefore, having a clear, well-organized CV tailored to career goals is essential for any aspiring professional footballer.

At The Edge in Sports, they offer the insights and feedback necessary to excel in football. Whether you are an individual player looking to refine your skills, or a team aiming to enhance your game strategy, their expert services can provide the edge you need.

Contact them today to learn more about how they can help you achieve your goals. 

https://theedgeinsport.com/