Online-based

Football Scouting

827 $

Description

The scout is essential to any competitive football team. A scout is dedicated to observing and analyzing players and teams, gathering crucial information for coaches and managers.

This analysis can include evaluating potential recruits, studying future opponents and tracking players on loan to other teams. Having clarity about what a scout does, knowing the scouting methodology used by collaborators of first division teams such as FC Barcelona, allows all those interested in becoming professionals in this field to learn from the best and achieve the best results. At the end of the course, students will acquire a complete knowledge and practical training that will allow them to start working as player scouts.

The program is designed for those who is already in the scouting game looking to level up, wants to break into the field, or loves football and wants to understand it better, this course is for them.

827 $

START DATE

10/10/2024

Level

Introductory

Delivery mode

Online-based

Duration

5 months

Average dedication

6/8 weekly hours

Delivered in

English

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Learn to

Incorporate the fundamentals of football scouting to develop the activity successfully

Comprehend the stages of the scouting process.

Develop season and weekly work plans tailored to specific contexts

Master the techniques of player evaluation.

Distinguish between various report types and acquire proficiency in player report preparation.

Experts Advisors:

Didac Soler

Course Syllabus

FUNDAMENTALS OF SCOUTING

Module 1: Introduction to Scouting Module 2: The Scout's Role and Responsibilities. Module 3: Core Principles of Scouting. Module 4: The Evolution of Scouting: Present and Future Perspectives.

THE SCOUTING PROCESS

Module 1: Establishing Foundational Criteria and Player Profiles. Module 2: Evaluation, Monitoring, and Validation. Module 3: Proposal Development and Negotiation Strategies. Module 4: Player Adaptation.

SCOUTING METHODOLOGY

Module 1: General Planning. Module 2: Specific Planning. Module 3: Player Observation. Module 4: Player Evaluation and Data Acquisition.

PLAYER EVALUATION TECHNIQUES

Module 1: Player Developmental Stages: Classification and Taxonomy Module 2: Performance Factor Analysis Across Developmental Stages Module 3: Talent Identification: Process Phases and Analytical Methods Module 4: Talent Detection

REPORTING

Module 1: Principles of Effective Reporting Module 2: Report Structure and Key Characteristics Module 3: Report Writing Module 4: Information Management and Organization

What Does It Include?

24-hour access to study material, from anywhere, on any device

Accompaniment, monitoring and virtual support from an expert in the field

Activities and assessments with personalized feedback

Discussion forums and interaction with colleagues from all over the world

Certificate issued by Barça Innovation Hub and endorsed by the corresponding institution.

Self-assessment to measure your learning progress

Football Scouting