GAME ANALYST IN PROFESSIONAL SOCCER (UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE)

  • Flexible alongside sport & job

  • Top lecturers from the Bundesliga & European soccer

  • Prestigious certificate in German-speaking soccer

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GAME ANALYST IN PROFESSIONAL SOCCER
(UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE)

  • Flexible alongside sport & job

  • Top lecturers from the Bundesliga & European soccer

  • Prestigious certificate in German-speaking soccer

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EXPAND YOUR SKILLS AS A MATCH ANALYST IN THE PROFESSIONAL SECTOR

You are already working as a game analyst in professional soccer and want to communicate your skills in visual communication of your analyses and ideas on the highest level? Do you always want to be technically up to date? And generally develop yourself further in your position to have a decisive competitive advantage over your rivals?
Then now is the time for you. In the program, which is specially designed for professional football, you will lay the foundation for your successful future as a competent advisor to the coach, as well as to the entire coaching team.

We notice it in all our conversations with the top people in the industry: The importance of a well-founded game and tactical analysis as well as systematic and qualitative game observation is constantly increasing. Only through professional work in the area of game and tactics analysis can the development potential of a team as well as individual players be increased in both the short and long term.

Thanks to the unique semi-virtual study concept (e-learning and attendance phases), you can complete our modern training and further education program to become a game analyst while working.

Important: The offer is limited to a small group of participants. Our motto is: From professionals for professionals.

It is therefore best to register immediately for the next certificate course.

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TOP LECTURERS FROM GAME ANALYSIS

OUR PARTICIPANTS RATE US

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Quality of the lecturers

Grade 1,71 Ø

Individual support

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Learning Platform/Virtual Phase

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Overall impression of the face-to-face event

OUR PARTICIPANTS RATE US

Grade 1,51 Ø

Quality of the lecturers

Grade 1,71 Ø

Individual support

Grade 1,96 Ø

Learning Platform/Virtual Phase

Grade 1,66 Ø

Overall impression of the face-to-face event

Your advantages: You create trust with all decision-makers with your know-how

As you are probably aware, every professional club now employs one or more people who are responsible for the area of analysis.

However, it is only over the past few years that a clear job description has developed. Advanced training opportunities now existed for all persons with expertise of a coaching team, except for the game analyzing person. For this reason, we launched the first training program for match analysts in soccer in 2015, have been running the program annually since then and are now looking in detail at the increasingly important data analysis in professional soccer. Excellent speakers guarantee a program at the highest level.

In addition to data analysis, you will deal intensively with the scientific fundamentals of match analysis, video technology, pre-match and post-match preparation, soccer theory and scouting, and much more.

You will acquire know-how specifically geared to professional soccer, which is of great importance for the entire sporting field and thus builds confidence among all decision-makers in the club or association. Furthermore, match analysts now work directly with soccer players and thus have an influence on the technical-tactical development of each individual.

  • EXCLUSIVITY
    Deepen your expert status in soccer & set yourself apart from your competition thanks to exclusive learning content

  • NETWORK
    Benefit from our relationships with key decision makers in top-level soccer & expand your personal network

  • EXPERTISE
    Learn from the top people with expertise from the Bundesliga, DFB and European club soccer.

  • FLEXIBILITY
    Use modern e-learning & educate yourself comfortably besides sports & job

  • PRACTICALITY
    Gain insights into the daily challenges of people with expertise & use these insights for your daily work routine

  • PRESTIGE
    Secure a nationally recognized certificate that enjoys a high reputation in German-speaking soccer

SHORT PROFILE OF THE CERTIFICATE “GAME ANALYST IN
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL”

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
    (Technical) university entrance qualification or vocational training and at least three years of professional experience

  • RANGE OF SERVICES
    30 ECTS credits (creditable)

  • LEARNING CONCEPT
    Blended Learning (Online+Presence)

  • COURSE FEES
    3465 € ( including 199 € registriation fee)
    466,57€ per month
  • TARGET GROUP
    Game & tactics analysts, coaches, co-coaches, scouts & club managers from professional football

  • CONTACT
    Andreas Giglberger

  • STUDY LOCATION
    München/Ismaning

  • APPLICATION DEADLINES
    until June 30, 2023

  • START
    01. Juli 2023

  • COURSE DURATION
    7 months

  • COURSE DATES
    You can find the module dates in the module descriptions

  • MODEL OF STUDY
    Part-time

TARGET GROUP OF THE CERTIFICATE “GAME ANALYST IN
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL”

The university certificate program is a Germany-wide training and further education program and is aimed at employees from professional soccer who are already working as game analysts or in scouting.
For coaches and co-trainers from professional soccer, too, the content taught represents an enormous added value, because it expands their own competencies in an important decision-making field and further develops their analytical skills.

The experience also benefits active and former professional soccer players who want to put their practical knowledge into practice and possibly pursue a future career in the soccer industry.

The profession of match analyst has become an integral part of professional soccer. Match analysts play a central role not only in squad planning and opponent scouting, but also in the development of a team’s tactics and in soccer strategy research.

When it comes to the four-man backfield, positional play, movement play, counter-pressing, interface passes, switching sides, player shifting, passing patterns, game formations and game system, they are in demand.

Requirements for participation in the certificate course are a university entrance qualification or completed vocational training in a recognized profession conducive to the course, as well as at least three years of professional practice conducive to the course, a high level of interest in soccer and game analysis, and experience in professional soccer.

EXPERIENCE REPORTS & GRADUATES’ VOICES

“I consider it absolutely sensible to continue my education in the increasingly complex topics of match analysis and scouting in a scientifically sound manner. The practical relevance and the quality of the lecturers, who are among the top experts in the industry, are two essential aspects that made me choose this certificate.”

„For all those who are hungry for further development and interested in game analysis, I can only say – definitely do it! It’s a top education that is guaranteed to take you further.”

“The mix of scientifically sound facts of football research and practical experiences of professionally competent speakers provided a very good insight into the exciting field of work of a match analyst. With the knowledge I gained, I will now innovatively create the conditions to be able to develop football further.”

“One of the most important points for me that led me to register here was, above all, the area of quantitative game analysis. Of course, this is an area that is constantly growing and offers many new possibilities. More and more is being added, it is important to keep up to date and here you have a great opportunity to learn from experts about the latest trends, the best methods and the most current working methods and possibilities. That was my main motivation. That was completely fulfilled and I am very happy with the result.”

“The certificate offers participants the opportunity to engage with football at the highest level outside of their own club, gaining many new and exciting insights. On top of that, you get to meet absolute top speakers as well as interesting course participants, giving you the opportunity to expand your own football network.”

“In each module, a lot of content was conveyed by the excellent lecturers and there was always a lively exchange between the participants and the lecturers. It was an enrichment and further development for me in the field of match analysis.”

“The areas of match analysis, scouting and squad planning are not only becoming increasingly important in professional football, but also more and more complex. That’s why a scientifically sound continuing education programme is immensely important for me in order to be best prepared for the growing demands in these areas. In this respect, the IFI, together with the lecturers, has succeeded in implementing a course designed as a face-to-face event in the virtual space without any noticeable loss of quality.”

“The job as a head coach in the youth sector of a professional team is becoming more extensive and more challenging every year. Moreover, it is simply a dream and an opportunity at the same time to be allowed to work in this field. For me, it is therefore essential to remain constantly innovative as a coach and to be able to inspire people. Especially the topic of match analysis – match and opponent preparation, as well as match follow-up – has become extremely important in recent years. A very time-consuming topic in the regular weekly planning for a trainer. Once again, the IFI succeeded in providing the participants with important knowledge in a very practical way and in equipping the coaches and/or analysts with the crucial tools to be able to further develop a team in the field of match analysis week after week.

I was able to benefit from the content I learned in a very short time in my self-employment at the Munich Football School and as head coach at the youth secor of 1860 München and have been able to apply it in practice ever since.

Moreover, it is a privilege to be able to exchange ideas with professionals in football. That is simply elementarily important for me to constantly move one step further. Here, too, the IFI creates an ideal basis and platform.”

“With the certificate Match Analyst in Professional Football, the IFI manages to combine fundamental scientific background with state-of-the-art practical match analysis and to convey it in the course. In addition, the exchange with the diverse field of participants and the lectures by the outstanding lecturers make it a very good opportunity for further education in the increasingly complex field of match analysis.”

YOUR LEARNING IN THE CERTIFICATE “GAME ANALYST IN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL”

Those who go through the university certificate recognize the necessity of modern game and tactical analysis in order to optimally prepare their own team for the opponent as well as to analyze their own game.
The program also underpins the fact that there are clear roles and responsibilities within the club and that this re-quires the appropriate knowledge and skills, which participants can acquire in this program in a theoretically sound but practical manner.
The content is taught exclusively by top people with expertise.

The certificate specifically addresses the requirements, challenges and individual solutions for active and prospective match analysts in professional football. Starting from scientific basics and data analysis in soccer, the participants deal intensively with video analysis, individual and group tactics as well as scouting and squad planning in the individual modules.

17.07.-18.07.2023

Das Modul Football Analytics befasst sich zunächst mit der Einordnung der Spielanalyse in den trainingswissenschaftlichen Kontext.
Dabei werden unterschiedliche trainingswissenschaftliche Modelle und Methoden erläutert und die unmittelbare praxisrelevante Adaptation und Umsetzbarkeit behandelt.

In diesem Themenkomplex erlernen die Teilnehmenden die Abgrenzung zwischen quantitativer und qualitativer Spielanalyse, das Erkennen und Definieren von Key Performance Indicators im Fußball und die mögliche automatisierte Abbildbarkeit dieser über Event- und Positionsdaten.

21.08.-.22.08.2023

In diesem Modul bekommen die Teilnehmenden anhand eines Workflows in der Spielanalyse einen tiefen Einblick hinsichtlich marktrelevanter Hard- und Softwarelösungen.
Angefangen bei der Auswahl des optimalen Equipments über praxisrelevante Hinweise zur bestmöglichen Erstellung von Scoutingfeeds, unterschiedliche Softwaretools zum Bearbeiten des Videomaterials, bis hin zu Animationen im bewegten Bild, wie Perspektivwechsel durch Kameraflüge, erlernen die Teilnehmenden das Handwerkszeug zur Erstellung hochwertiger Spielanalysen.

18.09.-.19.09.2023

The module of soccer theory deals with the basics of technical and tactical evaluation of game situations in game and tactical analysis and focuses on current trends and special features in these sub-areas.

Modern game philosophies and game systems are discussed, broadening the horizon to abstract but application-oriented game analysis.
In addition, detailed aspects of the game against and with the ball as well as the respective switching phases and standard situations are addressed.
An important perspective in all sub-areas is the way in which they can be implemented on the pitch.

23.10.-.24.10.2023

In the High Performance Workflows module, our personalities with expertise from top international clubs provide a deep insight into their workflows.
These workflows are enriched by informative field reports, which point out challenges and potentials in the daily work.

Match preparation, including the observation of opponents, live and half-time analysis, and match follow-up are the thematic focal points of the course content. The participants learn possibilities in the fundamental analysis of the opponents, important aspects in the half-time analysis and recommendations for action in the evaluation of the match plan.

20.11.-21.11.2023

Module 5 Scouting maps the direct interface between match analysis and scouting & squad planning.
Based on sporting needs analyses of the own squad in the team, group and individual tactical / technical context, position-specific parameters are defined, which form direct relevance for the scouting activities.

In addition to the sporting demands on individual players, scouting management forms an important complex in the training.
The participants learn, among other things, an efficient structural and procedural setup of scouting departments and the use of different software solutions for the documentation and coordination of scouting activities.

*Expected dates – subject to change without notice

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OUR LEARNING CONCEPT: BLENDED LEARNING, FLEXIBLE ALONGSIDE SPORT & WORK

Blended learning is even more than e-learning: it combines the classic face-to-face seminars with various online learning formats, thus making learning more modern, flexible and transfer effective. Due to the semi-virtual concept and the block models, the programs are extra-occupational and can therefore also be carried out alongside sport and family.
The certificate program is therefore much more than an online or distance learning program.

In order to test the knowledge gained, online tests are just as possible as study papers on individual topics.
The innovative learning approach guarantees the compatibility of work, sports and further education.
Lecturers with enormous subject expertise impart practical knowledge at the highest level during the ten days of attendance.

  • BALANCED MIX OF ONLINE LEARNING AND FACE-TO-FACE TEACHING

  • MULTIMEDIA STUDY MATERIAL

  • PERSONAL CONTACT PERSONS

  • INTERACTIVE EXCHANGE

  • PROMOTION OF DIGITAL SKILLS

  • INDIVIDUAL LEARNING AT YOUR OWN PACE

  • HIGHEST APPLICATION ORIENTATION AND FLEXIBILITY

  • IDEAL TRAINING ALONGSIDE SPORT AND WORK

OUR LEARNING CONCEPT: BLENDED LEARNING

Blended learning is even more than e-learning: it combines the classic face-to-face seminars with various online learning formats, thus making learning more modern, flexible and transfer effective. Due to the semi-virtual concept and the block models, the programs are extra-occupational and can therefore also be carried out alongside sport and family.
The certificate program is therefore much more than an online or distance learning program.

In order to test the knowledge gained, online tests are just as possible as study papers on individual topics.
The innovative learning approach guarantees the compatibility of work, sports and further education.
Lecturers with enormous subject expertise impart practical knowledge at the highest level during the ten days of attendance.

  • BALANCED MIX OF ONLINE LEARNING AND FACE-TO-FACE TEACHING

  • MULTIMEDIA STUDY MATERIAL

  • PERSONAL CONTACT PERSONS

  • INTERACTIVE EXCHANGE

  • PROMOTION OF DIGITAL SKILLS

  • INDIVIDUAL LEARNING AT YOUR OWN PACE

  • HIGHEST APPLICATION ORIENTATION AND FLEXIBILITY

  • IDEAL TRAINING ALONGSIDE SPORT AND WORK

YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A GAME ANALYST
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If you are a top match analyst, you can become the most important assistant even for the biggest names in football.
Pep Guardiola, Jürgen Klopp, José Mourinho or Diego Simeone – they all rely on the analyses of their match analyst in the preparation and follow-up of their matches. But also in their expertise when it comes to the match plan. 4-4-2, 4-3-3 oder 3-5-2?
With your skills and knowledge, you become the trump card of the person in charge of training, who is constantly looking for new inspiration.
In addition, as the analysis head of your club, you will have the chance to build your own team within the club, thus also initiating and implementing innovative projects in the field of football research.

The personal exchange is not only limited to the coaching team, the players and your department, but you also cooperate with fitness trainers and the medical department.
With your communication, you have a significant influence on the mood and willingness to perform within your club. And with the success of your department, your personal value on the transfer market will increase continuously.

THESE COOPERATION PARTNERS TRUST
IN OUR EXPERTISE

By cooperating with us, our partners come into direct and personal contact with decision-makers from the soccer industry who work for us as lecturers or people with expertise.
In addition, partnerships enable contact with people who already work at clubs or associations and who are already deciding, or will soon be deciding, on their own collaborations with partners.
The early point of contact with current and future executives enables the development of new business areas.
During excursions, cooperation partners can also present themselves as attractive employers.

THESE COOPERATION PARTNERS TRUST
IN OUR EXPERTISE

By cooperating with us, our partners come into direct and personal contact with decision-makers from the soccer industry who work for us as lecturers or people with expertise.
In addition, partnerships enable contact with people who already work at clubs or associations and who are already deciding, or will soon be deciding, on their own collaborations with partners.

The early point of contact with current and future executives enables the development of new business areas.
During excursions, cooperation partners can also present themselves as attractive employers.

Description of the study location Ismaning

Located directly in the catchment area of Munich, the Ismaning campus has its own library and canteen. Here, not far from the Media Park Ismaning, the International Football Institute and Triagon has its home – located in the countryside and yet close to the city. Here you will find modern and friendly seminar rooms, which are optimally adapted to your learning needs.

Ideally connected to public transportation as well as the highway, you can be in the heart of the state capital or at the airport in less than 20 minutes. Overnight accommodations are available in all categories in the immediate vicinity of Steinheilstraße.

Steinheilstraße 4, 85737 Ismaning

THE GAME ANALYSIS LOUNGE OF THE IFI

The International Football Institute’s Match Analysis Lounge brings together the leading people with expertise in the football industry. The focus will be on exciting lectures and discussions on the topics of match and tactical analysis, scouting and squad planning. As a lounge participant, you will get a deep insight into best practices, trends and the current state of research in game analysis. Another significant advantage is the opportunity for networking. In addition to industry experts and IFI alumni, representatives of professional clubs will also be present in the lounge.

FAQ

With the successful completion of our certificates, you earn experience points that you can use for the DFB’s trainer training for the entrance examination procedures.

The concept of our university certificate is semi-virtual. The combination of virtual self-learning phases on our state-of-the-art virtual learning platform and the face-to-face modules allows you to combine the certificate in an ideal way, for example, with your job, your family, as well as sports and leisure time.

The course consists of a total of 5 modules, each with two consecutive attendance days, which take place at monthly intervals. Between these attendance days, there is the opportunity to deepen and learn discussed and further content on the online learning platform as part of the virtual learning phase and to work on individual and group assignments.

The course will take place in Ismaning.

Our university certificate lasts 7 months. In addition, the respective certificate award takes place in a special setting at the end of the certificate period.

Our university certificate is held annually.
The exact dates of the course can be found on the certificate website.

The attendance days within the course are not mandatory, but attendance is expected and highly recommended for successful completion.

The size of the course group is a maximum of 30 participants.
This ensures a productive, interactive and pleasant learning atmosphere.

Participation in the university certificate requires a university entrance qualification or completed vocational training in a recognized profession that is conducive to the course, as well as at least three years of professional practice that is conducive to the course.

The final project of the certificate represents a written work in which the participants take on a topic-specific fictitious role and thereby put the knowledge acquired in the respective course into practice.
In addition, on the last day of the course, participants must present their thoughts and ideas to the examination board.

Registration takes place via the “REGISTER NOW” button on the certificate website.
After submitting the completed application form, the person applying will immediately receive a confirmation email listing all the required documents needed for the application.

Our university certificate is certified, recognized in the soccer industry and enjoys a good reputation, especially among clubs and associations. In addition, the credit points achieved can be credited at selected universities.

The total fee for the university certificate is 3,465 euros (495 euros/month).

Payable in 7 installment/s at €466.57/month each

Contact

Andreas Giglberger

Manager Aus- & Weiterbildung

Internationales Fußball Institut
Steinheilstr. 8
85737 Ismaning

+49(0)-89-6209 787-200

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