Video and Performance

Analysis in the Coaching Process

For Goalkeeping Coaches and Goalkeepers

Andy Elleray

Author of ‘Scientific Approaches to Goalkeeping in Football’

Focus on video and performance analysis specifically for goalkeeping at all levels.

Andy Elleray

Coach – Analyst – Sports Scientist???

Performance Analysis is a key part of the coaching process so each coach should be an analyst in some capacity.

Introduction

So I think….Due to the influx of ‘Soccernomics’ or ‘Moneyball’ opinions and importance placed on performance analysis have never been greater.• Statistics and data more readily

available• Media place great significance on

analysis• Figures rule comparisons of players

How does all this help the average coach???

IntroductionPerceptions of Performance Analysis?• All numbers• Only for elite coaches and teams• Expensive and hard to use software• Hard to use in training and matches• Why would I need to use it?Numbers without context are useless…Video is a more valuable, and as a coach how can you utilise this for monitoring, development and performance enhancement……

Talking Points• Why use performance analysis:

– In general– Goalkeeping– Feedback

• Examples in different settings:– Clubs– Ages– Environments

• How to use as a goalkeeping coach:– Hardware/Software– The iPad– Examples from the conference

Why use performance

analysis?

Why use performance analysis:

In General• Provides evidence of performance –

perceived vs actual• Decision making of the coach• Positive re-enforcement (especially

for younger athletes)• Technical/Tactical/Psychological

investigation

In General• Key in the coaching process• Plays a part in all ofthe phases- video recall (F,O,E)- planning sessions (P)- Evaluating performances

Why use performance analysis:

Goalkeeping• Investigate technical and

biomechanical movements• Enhance understanding of the roles• Identify strengths and weaknesses in

goalkeeper• Feedback in many ways to the

players you’re working with• Re-enforce coaching points

Why use performance analysis:

Feedback• Relatively easy to obtain footage…• The key is how you then relay this

information and set the learning environment.– Questioning– Explaining – Comparison – Demonstrate– Inspire – shows where I want to be…

Why use performance analysis:

Feedback

Why use performance analysis:

Augmented feedback

Actual vs Desired

Key for a coach to show how they’d like a certain skill performed.

Why use performance analysis:

Feedback – when???• Immediate – breaks/build into session– allows for a swift look into errors or

performance enhancement

• Retrospective – after session/next few days/next session– Allows for a more detailed and

structured review after reflection

• Dictated by resources most of the time…

Why use performance analysis:

Examples in different settings

Examples in different settings

A brief look into some of the setups I’ve been involved in…• Coach support• Setups (coach, analyst, explain

setups camera etc)• Where and when to include video

analysis• How environments change bearing in

mind age and ability

Clubs• Biomechanics• Match actions• Distribution analysis• Assist decision making for the coach• Create reports/reviews on GKs• Training and match feedback

Examples in different settings

Statistics

• Opta, ProZone, Amisco data – used at the top level but not at youth level

• Within goalkeeping a lot of statistics are not useable because there is no context…….too many variables

‘Johnny your save ratio so far this season is 70%’…….- Is this good? Comparison?- What type of shots? – how did they actually deal

with them? - How where the other players involved? – Weather

conditions?- Where were these shots taken? - GK dealt with

appropriately?

- Distribution

Distribution Analysis

Overall team statistical show how much distribution goalkeepers do….this Helps shape physical programmes Helps shape training practices – match action

research Helps to identify patterns of play, tactics and

frequent actions (e.g. playing out)

Clubs• Track all distribution• Where and how• Won – retention• Have video if possible – where team

pressing/standing off etc

Distribution Analysis Example

Distribution Analysis ExampleMatch + GK

GK Actions Won Lost % Retained Not %

Barcelona (AE)

12 8 4 67% 11 1 92%

Real Madrid (AE)

30 23 7 77% 20 10 67%

Ajax (AE) 27 26 1 96% 22 5 82%

Total 69 57 12 82% 53 16 77%

• Simplistic version – book shows how to get very useable data

• Book shows all the calculations for the main system – will explain

• Match View• Picks up commonly neglected areas • Off the ball involvement• Starting positions• Communication and Organisation

Ages• Phase of development effects

structure• 9-11: snippets – buy in – why???• 12-15: enhancing development• 16-18: in-depth – refining skills

Examples in different settings

Environment• Grassroots– Show videos before or after the session– Focus on ½ GKs per session – more in-

depth

• Elite Youth– Focus on small areas– Help shape practices– Build into regular practices (becomes

habit)– Reflect and review

Examples in different settings

How to use as a goalkeeping coach

How to use as a goalkeeping coach

A few examples of how to use analysis in everyday practice• Hardware/Software• Setups• Examples

Hardware/Software• A variety of different ways in which

to utilise performance analysis• Camera• Laptop• iPad• Coding• Clipping/Tagging

How to use as a goalkeeping coach

Setups - Training

• Camera – involved in session• Camera/Laptop – involved in session• Tripod/Code – not involved• Freehand iPad – not involved• Can stand back and code events for

immediate feedback

* Involved means physically serving or not

How to use as a goalkeeping coach

Setups – Matches• iPad to film examples and code• Setup a camera to upload • At times use examples during breaks

(half time/in between quarters for positive re-enforcement

• View: behind goal, side on, elevated, level with penalty area

How to use as a goalkeeping coach

Video Aid• Detailed section in the book• Ideal – before sessions, games……Inspiration!!!• Know as ‘Vicarious Experience’• Different environments breed

different feedback, and open up discussion

How to use as a goalkeeping coach

In Summary

• A very valuable tool that a coach can include in a goalkeeping session/development plan/curriculum

• Can fit into a variety of different environments – tailoring to the groups needs

• A potential need for further educating on performance analysis tools, feedback types and structuring for coaches within coach education – not just football but sport in general

Conference Examples