By Dr Jordan Slack As my PhD has come to an end, it has been a really valuable process for me to review my journey and reflect on how I have developed from a naïve academic coming out of my master’s degree – to trying to push myself to operate and perform at a PhD … Continue reading “The PhD Journey – Insights From an Applied PhD Student”
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PhD students take their data collection abroad whilst helping football clubs prepare for their upcoming seasons
By Dr Liam Anderson With the long-anticipated start of the football season now well upon us, lots of work has been happening behind the scenes in pre-season to help elite players prepare for the upcoming season. Whilst collecting data for their PhD’s, students from the University of Birmingham who are embedded within elite football clubs … Continue reading “PhD students take their data collection abroad whilst helping football clubs prepare for their upcoming seasons “
Reflections on the value of my Performance Analysis Placement at UOB
By Jack Blyth – Applied Professional Practice placement student 2023/2024 at the University of Birmingham My student placement in the performance analysis discipline has been an enriching and enlightening experience. Through learning by doing, I have developed both my professional and personal competencies; from knowing little about the subject in September, to gaining the important … Continue reading “Reflections on the value of my Performance Analysis Placement at UOB”
Navigating Football Pre Season
By Dr Liam Anderson With the pre season period now well underway within professional football. GSSPP staff member Dr Liam Anderson recorded an educational video with Joe Baker from UoB GPS supplier, Catapult Sports to discuss ways in which preseason can be navigated to obtain it’s desired outcomes. L.Anderson.4@bham.ac.uk
The challenge of player management in football tournaments
By Professor Barry Drust Photo by Robert Bye on Unsplash The 2024 summer of sport has started. The Olympics are currently just something to look forward to which means that all of my focus is on this year’s Euros in Germany (well at least until Wimbledon starts). To be honest I don’t usually pay too much attention to international … Continue reading “The challenge of player management in football tournaments “
An Applied PhD Student in Professional Football: Reflections From The 1st Month
We have recently set up an applied PhD studentship in collaboration with Norwich City Football Club. Michael Cornes has now begun his journey on this process and has been in post for a little over 1 month. To help perspective and current students and industry partners, Mike has outlined his reflections from his 1st month … Continue reading “An Applied PhD Student in Professional Football: Reflections From The 1st Month “
Football’s New Stoppage Time Rules: A Game Changer for Player Physical Exertion?
Written by Dr Liam Anderson Football has recently seen a change in its rules with the introduction of new additional time regulations. These rules have sparked discussions and debates among fans, players, and staff at professional clubs with high profile players and managers expressing their thoughts on the new rule. One of the key discussions … Continue reading “Football’s New Stoppage Time Rules: A Game Changer for Player Physical Exertion? “
The Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice: Some insights from a personal journey
Written by Professor Barry Drust I was lucky enough to do my PhD on the physical demands of football; a topic that I always had an interest in. I had always wanted to work within the sport and so I really hoped that the knowledge that I got from doing my PhD would provide me … Continue reading “The Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice: Some insights from a personal journey “