Footballing Terminology 101

Let's face it. Football terminology can be confusing. There are a bucket load of terms that exist out there, many of which are overused, overhyped and oversimplified when other verbiage and language would be more appropriate. To help you along your analysis path, I'm going to be breaking down the very best football terms to know when discussing the tactical and analytical aspects of football.

Getting started in football analysis

While this is an introductory course, it doesn’t matter if you’re an expert or novice, the time to learn starts now. School is in session. I famously love to guarantee results within my work, and I guarantee that you’re going to learn something from this section, even if you’re already the world’s leading expert. In this section, I’m going to drop tips and tricks for getting started in analysis, in addition to coaching, writing, podcasting, and even, if you’re interested, website creation.

Conceptualizing analysis within the football industry

Analysis within the realms of football remains an ever-growing industry. In the modern age, top professional clubs have entire departments around analysis. As the game evolves and analysis within football grows to new heights, teams may soon identify unique ways to exploit the opposition and expand their performance on the pitch.

Introduction to Football Analysis

Welcome one. Welcome all. It is with great pleasure that we invite you into our brand-new course - Introduction to Football Analysis. While the word "introduction" finds itself placed in our course title, this opportunity is suitable for anyone with any degree of analytical background - from beginners to experts. The important part is that you are here to learn. You are here to take your footballing knowledge, your footballing craft, to the next level.

Introduction to Football Analysis – Online Course with Rhys Desmond

Calling all football fanatics, coaches, players, analysts and anyone who qualifies as "football obsessed", TheMastermindSite.com finally brings you our brand-new 'Introduction to Football Analysis' course! The course is self-paced and online via articles, videos, email correspondence, and a range of other online materials. Course attendees will get individualized attention from the instructor - Rhys Desmond - one of the industry leaders in website-based football tactics, coaching content, and analysis. The course is for anyone looking to work in football analysis, and/or improve their tactical and analytical understanding. This thorough introductory course will take a deep dive into all aspects of analysis, for the price of just $59.99 CAD - more bang for your buck than anywhere else. To take the course or gain more information, please see the below!

Creating balance in your analysis

When conducting analysis in any setting, it's important to ensure a balance is met, in every sense of the word. That includes considering and dissecting more than just the in-possession moments, and what the camera wants you to see on first glance. That includes considering both the positives and the areas of improvement, whilst keeping feedback constructive and actionable. It's difficult for an analyst to achieve all of the necessary components of an outstanding analysis in one big bundle, but balance must be met regardless of time or place as part of that package.

How I watch so much football

For anyone who is not a football fan, it can often be perplexing as to why anyone would spend their entire weekend watching the beautiful game. It's almost frowned upon to admit that you spend your weekends watching soccer and analyzing over what you witness, almost as though you're committing a crime against sunny days and patios. I may very well be committing a crime against sunny days and patios, but the fact of the matter is: I watch a ton of football, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Do you also love football and want to watch it relentlessly? Well then you my friend, need to get some hobbies. No. Seriously. It's all about balance. You seriously do. But you, my friend, have also come to the right place. Here's how I watch so much football, in spite of an incredibly condensed schedule and a full-time job.