Haverfordwest County AFC is delighted to offer one MSc Professional Practice Placement with the club for the 2026-27 season. The successful candidate must be enrolled on a Performance Analysis degree course. The student placement opportunity will last for a 12-month period and will encompass normal work-based activities to approximately 0.8 FTE, allowing the successful candidate to balance placement and academic study requirements.
This role is a voluntary position; however, the course fees of the successful candidate will be covered. Reasonable travel expenses will also be paid. All required equipment and software will be provided.
What is the role of a Performance Analyst?
Haverfordwest County AFC is seeking a Performance Analyst to deliver high-quality analysis support across the club's performance programme. The role is designed to reflect a professional sporting environment, blending match and training analysis with applied problem-solving, technology use, and reflective practice to drive performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Analysis Delivery
- Capture, code and analyse match and training footage to support coaches and players with objective insights.
- Produce clear, concise outputs (reports, clips, dashboards, opposition previews) that translate analysis into actionable coaching points.
- Support the design and delivery of feedback processes (individual, unit and team), aligned to the club's playing philosophy and weekly objectives.
- Contribute to game model development by tracking trends, KPIs, and performance indicators over time.
Applied Research & Innovation (Professional Practice)
- Identify performance questions arising from the working environment and develop evidence-informed solutions.
- Where operating as a studentship/placement, contribute to a work-based research project (proposal → delivery → reporting back to the club), aligned to practitioner engagement expectations.
- Use technology creatively to support performance analysis practice and communication, demonstrating innovation in methods and tools.
What are the benefits of this role?
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with coaching staff and players to deliver high-quality analysis support.
- The role will provide a unique opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in performance analysis, with the support of a named work-based mentor.
- The club will provide all required equipment and software, as well as reasonable travel expenses.
