Andrew Hall
Preston,United Kingdom
Summary
Certified Football scout with PFSA credentials, including Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in talent identification and opposition analysis. Conducted comprehensive opposition reports for EFL teams and monitored player development at academy and grassroots levels. Holds current CBS certification and active PFSA membership, with additional volunteer experience in a championship club's scouting network.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Football scout
PFSA
N/A, N/A
2025.10 - Current
- Recommended top performers for recruitment, increasing competitiveness of the squad.
- Facilitated optimal utilisation of budget resources by recommending cost-efficient transfers and signings.
- Attended international matches to scout prospective talents for club recruitment.
- Analysed competitive landscape to stay ahead in spotting emerging talents before rivals.
- Sourced potential players, resulting in a stronger team dynamic.
- Assessed physical condition of players during matches to predict their long-term viability as an asset to the team.
- Enhanced understanding of player capabilities with thorough research and analysis.
- Tracked player performance to identify future opportunities for team enhancement.
- Ensured continuous supply of talented players by maintaining strong networks within the football community.
- Judged sporting competitions fairly, recording scores, penalties and outcomes.
- Judged athletic performances, categorising participants and providing detailed feedback.
- Attended regular training to maintain up-to-date health, fitness and sports science knowledge.
- Inspired good sportsmanship and adherence to official rulebook.
- Educated participants on acceptable behaviour and standards of play.
- Identified individual strengths and weaknesses, adapting training programmes to suit.
- Supported smooth running of events by arriving on-time and well-equipped.
- Maintained safe training environments for minimised risk of injury.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions accordingly.
- Protected club equipment through appropriate storage and maintenance.
- Studied team and individual players to determine best methods for coaching football.
- Observed player movement, determining and addressing skill gaps and shortcomings.
- Collaborated with coaches to develop training curricula for different age groups.
- Strengthened team roster by identifying fresh talents from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided constructive feedback to coaching staff based on player assessment results.
- Identified potential talent by attending youth games and tournaments.
- Engaged in frequent travel to various locations for scouting activities, ensuring wider coverage of potential talent pool.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of player's form, fitness and game strategy to inform selection process.
- Achieved robust database of talented individuals through consistent scouting efforts across regions.
- Established valuable relationships with local clubs for player recruitment.
- Produced detailed reports on promising players through meticulous observation at games.
- Improved team performance by scouting high-potential athletes.
- Facilitated better decision making in player selection with accurate data-driven reports on scouted individuals.
Builder
Self Employed
Preston, Lancashire
2007.01 - Current
- Ensured customer satisfaction by delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Provided expert masonry work, enhancing property aesthetics and value.
- Constructed residential homes, ensuring quality workmanship at all times.
- Utilised power tools proficiently whilst maintaining strict safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness on construction sites, promoting a safe work environment.
- Conducted thorough site inspections to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Installed windows and doors with precision for optimal home insulation.
- Assured safety on-site by strictly adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Coordinated construction projects from inception to completion for seamless execution.
- Managed supply orders for efficient use of materials, reducing waste.
- Poured concrete foundations, key step in building process.
- Looked after tools, materials and equipment, making available for use when required.
- Facilitated clear communication between clients and subcontractors for streamlined operations.
- Built strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure smooth project completion.
- Erected scaffolding safely, essential task before initiating any construction work.
- Led teams of skilled tradespeople to meet project deadlines.
- Carried out work at heights using ladders, scaffolding and worked in confined spaces, following all safety procedures.
- Used traditional and modern building methods and materials for general repairs and full renovations.
- Briefed labourers on exact bricklaying, plumbing and electricity requirements.
- Checked materials provided met compatibility, safety and compliance standards.
- Assessed completed works for quality and compliance.
- Followed The Work at Height Regulations for good site safety.
- Levelled and smoothed interior flooring for board, laminate and carpet fitting.
- Performed regular maintenance to upkeep building exterior conditions.
- Built solid, reliable supporting structures from steel and timber.
- Ordered construction materials to exact project requirements.
- Prepared interior walls using quality materials ready for plastering and painting.
- Received and stored building material deliveries.
- Met construction project deadlines through committed teamwork.
- Kept site areas clear of hazards to limit risk.
- Coordinated building material deliveries to maintain adequate supplies at all times and minimise production delays.
- Recorded and documented work activities and deliveries promptly.
- Informed customers of work progress, expected completion times and potential delays.
- Communicated with customers and quickly built rapport to arrange and complete work.
- Minimised waste by carefully measuring materials.
Education
level 2 - Talent identification
PFSA
Preston, Lancashire 2025.11 -
Level 2 - Opposition Analysis
PFSA
Preston, Lancashire 2025.11 -
Level 1 - Data Analysis
PFSA
Preston, Lancashire 2025.11 -
Level 1 - Technical Analysis
PFSA
Preston, Lancashire 2025.11 -
Level 1 - Tactical Analysis
PFSA
Preston, Lancashire 2025.11 -
Skills
- Match reporting
- Patience and persistence
- Knowledge of football leagues
- Player evaluation
- Technical awareness
- Football analytics
- Tactical knowledge
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Decision-Making prowess
- Statistical proficiency
- Video scouting
- Ethics and fair play
- Football rules proficiency
- Scouting software mastery
- Youth development knowledge
- Match preparation
- Diplomacy in handling players
- Constructive feedback giving
- Youth development acumen
- In-Depth football understanding
- Player development understanding
- Global talent sourcing
- Intuitive perception
- Recruitment strategy
- Mental toughness evaluation
- Knowledge of coaching techniques
- Technical scouting
- Scouting ethics
- Knowledge of scouting software
- Coaching principles
- Familiarity with football regulations
- Scouting reports
- Transfer regulations knowledge
- Competitor analysis
- Player mentoring
- Recruitment strategies
- Opposition analysis
- Video analysis
- Talent identification
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Statistical analysis
- Emergency Response
- Schedule management
- Budget management
- Performance analysis
- Game planning
- Talent scouting
- Working with children
- Clear communication
- 4-4-2 formation strategy
- Tournament procedures
- Academic support
- Player and team scouting
- FA regulatory compliance
- Academic performance reporting
- Recruitment
- Technology integration
- Performance improvements
Affiliations
- Attending and watching football
Accomplishments
Level 1 talent Identification
Level 2 talent identification
level 1 opposition analysis
level 2 opposition analysis
Level 1 data analysis
Level 1 tactical analysis
Level 1 technical analysis
Certification
PFSA Certified member
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Timeline
level 2 - Talent identification
PFSA
2025.11 -
Level 2 - Opposition Analysis
PFSA
2025.11 -
Level 1 - Data Analysis
PFSA
2025.11 -
Level 1 - Technical Analysis
PFSA
2025.11 -
Level 1 - Tactical Analysis
PFSA
2025.11 -
Football scout
PFSA
2025.10 - Current
Builder
Self Employed
2007.01 - Current