Professional Diploma in Football Scouting and Tactical Analysis

€ 1200 10 monthly payments of 120

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€ 1200

10 monthly payments of 120

Start date

Jan 10, 2025

Level: Introductory
Delivery mode: Online-based
Duration: 9 meses
Average dedication: 6/8 weekly hours
Delivered in: English

Description

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 professionalization of the sport have led clubs to seek advanced tools and methodologies to identify and evaluate talent, as well as to analyze and optimize 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 analyzing players and teams, 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 analyze the phases of the game, set piece actions, and high pressure allows teams to develop more effective and adaptive strategies. Tactical analysts 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, recognized 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. Students will learn the best practices in scouting and tactical analysis following the principles that have led FC Barcelona to the top of world football. Under FC Barcelona’s approach, the integration of scouting and tactical analysis offers a significant competitive advantage, allowing clubs to make informed and data-based decisions. This program is designed to provide students with cross-disciplinary training in both fields, preparing future professionals to face the challenges of an ever-evolving football environment.

EXPERT ADVISORS

Profesor

Dídac Soler
Analyst and Coordinator of the Scouting Training Department at FC Barcelona.
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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

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 Organization

Module 1: Definition and evolution 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

Learn to

  • Learn about the parameters and tactical elements of the game initiation phase.
  • Develop the ability to select, organize, 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 analyzing the high pressure phase in football.
  • Identify and recognizing different high pressure situations and proposing 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 learning to produce a detailed player report.

Certify your skills

Thanks to our integration with remote supervision technologies, the Verified Certificate of Approval:

  • Guarantee transparency of the certification process.
  • Validates the identity of the certificate holder.
  • Accredits the acquisition of specific competencies and skills.

What does it include?

24-HOUR ACCESS TO STUDY MATERIAL, FROM ANYWHERE, ON ANY DEVICE
ACCOMPANIMENT, MONITORING AND VIRTUAL SUPPORT FROM AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD
ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS WITH PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
DISCUSSION FORUMS AND INTERACTION WITH COLLEAGUES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY BARÇA INNOVATION HUB AND ENDORSED BY THE CORRESPONDING INSTITUTION.
SELF-ASSESSMENT TO MEASURE YOUR LEARNING PROGRESS

Education

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10 monthly payments of 120

€ 1200