Academy Analysis Placements

Unpaid Internship Ipswich, Suffolk

Posted on February 26, 2026. Closes:
March 13, 2026.

Ipswich Town Football Club are offering X2 placement opportunities for the 2026‑27 season within the performance analysis department for the Category 1 academy. These opportunities are available to students who are completing a ‘Sandwich Placement’ course where a student internship is required as a mandatory part of their degree programme (as per government guidelines). Successful applicants will gain extensive exposure in using performance analysis to support the development of academy players within a professional football environment.

• Club kit / uniform
• Hot lunch when on site
• Reasonable expenses (agreed in advance before starting)
• A Club Mac Book with analysis software including Sports code
• Access and opportunity to collaborate with elite & experienced practitioners
• Access to Department and club CPD events
• External CPD Events

These are unpaid opportunities as a mandatory part of a degree program.

• Capturing & coding academy fixtures in line with Club Methodology & player Individual Action Plans (IAPs)
• Capturing & coding academy training sessions in line with Club Methodology & Individual Action Plans (IAPs)
• Producing and delivering regular video content relevant to team & unit performance to selected academy age groups
• Producing and delivering regular video content relevant to player individual action plans to selected academy age groups
• Coding best practice content from academy fixtures and training sessions
• Coding Elite Best Practise in line with Club Methodology & Player Profiles
• Be involved with internal and external CPD practices
• Be involved with individual and department meetings where required

• Currently completing an MSc Performance Analysis or related degree course (Essential)
• A full driving licence with the ability to commute to the club’s training ground (Essential)
• An enthusiasm for using performance analysis to support player development (Essential)
• A desire to work in professional football (Essential)
• Previous placement experience working within a performance analysis‑based position (Desirable)
• Previous experience of using analysis software (Desirable)

For consideration, please send a copy of your curriculum vitae and a 1‑page cover letter (comprising of 1 x paragraph with what you hope to get out of the placement, 1 x paragraph with what makes you a suitable candidate—including the university you attend, 1 x paragraph with what makes you unique/what you can bring to the department) in an email with the subject line ‘Performance Analysis Placement’ to

Closing date: 13/03/26