Video Analysis

Section Dedicated to Match Analysis Pre and Post-Match

Who is the Tactical Video Analyst (Match Analyst)?

The Tactical Video Analyst is a coach with strong tactical skills and a solid understanding of computer technologies, which allow them to work with software and tools useful for studying match footage or a team’s performance.

Depending on the category, the video analyst may be an integral part of the technical staff, "living" the week with the team, or they may operate as an external support, assisting only the technical staff.

In many cases, the coach themselves can also be the video analyst for their own team, using cutting-edge technological tools.

With YouCoach Video Analysis software, the analysis work becomes simpler and more powerful. Thanks to YouCoach Video Analysis, you can gain a detailed view of gameplay actions, with advanced tools like animated graphics, AI-powered automatic tracking, and much more, enabling you to perform comprehensive and efficient match analysis.

What is Match Analysis?

In modern football, attention to detail regarding every aspect of a team’s or individual player’s performance is essential for any coach or technical staff looking to prepare their team to the highest standard.

Match Analysis is a process used to identify the actions performed during the match, focusing both on the team and the opponent or even on a single player. The actions are selected by detecting events related to the different phases of play during the match, and then analyzed and reported.

What Does the Tactical Video Analyst (Match Analyst) Do?

The tactical video analyst carries out a series of tasks that are established and coordinated based on the objectives set by the technical staff. Some of the main activities they may perform include:

Team Study: Tactical video analysis of the upcoming opponent.
Match Study: Tactical video analysis of their own team.
Data Collection and Statistics: Collection and evaluation of statistical data for their own team and the opponent.
Training Session Analysis: Analysis of situations created during training sessions.
Individual Analysis: Analysis of an individual player from the opposing team or for market support.
Goalkeeper Video Analysis: Specific analysis of the goalkeeper.

The Tactical Video Analyst's Workflow

The tactical video analyst’s work always concludes with a written report that supports the video analysis, showing real images, still shots, and graphic elements that highlight the contents, similar to a real tactical board. With YouCoach Video Analysis, this part of the work is simplified and optimized, thanks to the ability to easily add annotations and analyze performances in-depth. The duration and detail of the information may vary depending on the needs and preferences of the coaches or technical staff with whom the analyst works.

With YouCoach Video Analysis, the tactical video analyst’s job becomes more dynamic, visual, and comprehensive, providing vital support for the technical staff in preparing the team.