Episode 370: Jamie Bird | The Future of Performance Analysis in Football

🎙 Episode 370: Jamie Bird | The Future of Performance Analysis in FootballIn this episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, CoachYas is joined by rising performance analyst Jamie Byrne, a dynamic young professional carving a path in elite football.At just 23 years old, Jamie has already worked with clubs such as Birmingham City Women, Crystal Palace, and currently supports AAFP in Colombia. With a First-Class Honours in Sport & Exercise Science and an MSc in Applied Performance Analysis underway, Jamie brings both academic insight and real-world experience to the conversation.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Jamie’s unique journey into football analysis and early career experiencesThe evolving role of the performance analyst in modern footballBalancing individual vs. team analysis for player developmentHow collaboration, challenge, and uncertainty foster better coaching outcomesReal-life stories of influencing tactical decisions and earning coach trustWhy analysts must learn to communicate and challenge effectively within MDTsJamie’s belief that “opposition is opportunity” — embracing feedback and critical thinking💬 “People aren’t challenging you to spite you — they’re doing it to make you better.” – Jamie Byrne🔗 This Episode Is Perfect For:Analysts and aspiring analysts in sportCoaches seeking better integration with analysis teamsStudents of sport science, performance analysis & coachingAnyone interested in the behind-the-scenes development of footballers🎧 Listen Now: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms📲 Follow us @TheCoachesNetwork for exclusive content, coaching insights & CPD opportunitiesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy