Analyst Extended National Teams; ENT

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams.

We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

The ENT Performance Analyst is responsible for contributing to the design and delivery of video & data analysis to support our technical staff in all phases of the game during domestic and international camps and competitions. Their role is to ensure all analysis is done in a clear, effective, and efficient way to support winning teams within our Extended National Team environments.

• Record, capture & code all ENT games and training sessions while in the camp environment
• Ensure all video & data is collected and uploaded to all required staff and players in line with the USSF standards and time frames
• Contribute to the design and delivery of all performance analysis support, including (but not limited to) pre-camp, in-camp, post-camp, pre-match, in-game, post-match, individual player support, long-term player & team tracking
• Support coaching staffs in creating scouting reports and designing game plans pre-competition and in-competition
• Support in creating content to be used for teaching materials based on team principles and style of play
• Utilize Hudl to generate data to provide tactical insights that correspond to annual training plans and pre-determined KPIs
• Support ENT technical leadership by creating presentations designed to promote the disciplines to the soccer ecosystem
• Support ENT technical leadership to educate coaches in areas related to performance analysis
• Support the Senior ENT Performance analyst to improve and expand on analysis and insights that place the ENTs on the cutting edge and as global leaders in their respective game forms.
• Collaborate with the Data Analytics department to develop our data reports (i.e. team and player development, player and opposition scouting, and post-game) to enhance the efficiency of workflows that can be delivered consistently and impact the decision-making process.
• Develop strong working relationships across the inter-disciplinary team, sharing and informing best practices
• Stay up to date on latest performance analysis research/technology and help support other colleagues’ development within the Federation
• Complete yearly continued professional development according to individual yearly goal setting
• Support Sporting Analytics Development US in developing internal and external research in collaboration with the Research and Innovation Department
• Complete and meet yearly goal setting review KPIs and individual performance
• Participate in creating standard operating procedures and increasing efficiency in pre-camp, in-camp, and post-camp analytics operations
• Travel up to 50% of the year with ENT into training camps and games domestically and abroad

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Performance Analysis, Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent area
• Minimum 2 years applied experience as a video analyst (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 management.
• Experience working with various performance analysis…