Video Performance Analyst - Opponent & Live Feedback

San Diego State University; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego FC is seeking a Video Analyst to deliver comprehensive video and data analysis for the first team, supporting coaches with technical and tactical insights.

They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary analysis department to cover opponent, training, and post-match analysis, aligning with San Diego FC’s style of play and providing coaches with immediate tactical feedback. Travel for domestic and international engagements may be required.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in a field related to Performance Analysis.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience within analysis (or similar role) working with coaches and performance staff.
• Proven track record of establishing and delivering a robust performance analysis system around video and data.
• Excellent knowledge of current and emerging tactical developments.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks based on impact to organization.
• Expert knowledge on analysis tools, specifically Hudl Sportscode, Studio, Catapult MatchTracker, Wyscout, other video telestration tools.
• High level of soccer knowledge and experience, specifically within MLS, USSF, CONCACAF and FIFA.
• Passport and ability to travel domestically and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the provision of video analysis across the first team, covering all aspects of opponent, training, live & post-match analysis
• Perform comprehensive analysis on upcoming opponents, highlighting strengths, weaknesses and overall strategies to produce a master database
• Deliver opponent game plan presentations to coaches and players in a team meeting setting
• Be responsible for individual analysis within a designated unit group
• Where appropriate, provide live training analysis, with live coding and feedback for coaches and players
• Attend all first team fixtures, managing workflows to integrate data and video feeds to provide coaches with immediate tactical feedback
• Compose post-match analysis to highlight key insights for coaches and players
• Support in the maintenance of a tactical best practice library from first team matches
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary analysis team to produce streamlined, consistent workflows
• Collaborate closely with coaches to deliver information together
• Database and organize all video materials for accessibility purposes
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Adhere to any other requests that meet the needs of the organization

Skills

Soccer knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Postgraduate degree in Performance Analysis

Tools

Hudl Sportscode

Hudl Studio

Catapult MatchTracker

Wyscout

Data visualization tools

Job description

San Diego FC is seeking a Video Analyst to deliver comprehensive video and data analysis for the first team, supporting coaches with technical and tactical insights.

They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary analysis department to cover opponent, training, and post-match analysis, aligning with San Diego FC’s style of play and providing coaches with immediate tactical feedback. Travel for domestic and international engagements may be required.