Christopher McElduff
Chigwell
Summary
Experienced Head Academy Analyst in leading performance analysis in elite academy football. Expertise in video analysis, player development, performance data and departmental leadership. Proven ability to manage analysis department, integrate performance technology, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance individual and team performance. Passionate about creating evidence-based practices that maximise talent development while driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Academy Analysis
Leyton Orient
London
2024.10 - Current
- Leading on the preparation and delivery of pre and post match analysis for the u18 team.
- Introduced player led pre and post match analysis at strategic occasions throughout the season to track the understanding of players tactical knowledge.
- Introduced monthly review meetings within the PDP to review team and individual performance using both data and video to give insights for players and coaches.
- Implemented unit analysis sessions to deliver specific content in pre, post match and best practice scenarios to aid player development.
- Implemented stat wheels to IDP's to make it easier for players and coaches to understand key performance metrics.
- Film training session using a drone to provide tactical insights for both coaches and players.
- Introduced player involvement in staff analysis meetings to develop players tactical understanding.
- Designed live code windows to enhance analysis workflows across all phases of the academy.
- Designed a tactical code window related to the game model for match day analysis which enhanced relevance of clips delivered to coaches and players at half time
- Implemented age appropriate analysis sessions throughout the academy.
- Created an age appropriate statistical database throughout the academy to enhance data analysis and decision making processes.
- Created monthly analysis reviews across the academy to inform key stakeholders on analysis content delivered.
Academy performance analyst (Internship)
Charlton Athletic
London
2023.07 - 2024.05
- Provided pre, live and post match analysis
- Filmed matches and training sessions
- Produced best practice sessions
- Live coded fixtures and labelled fixtures post match
- Produced post match stat reports
- Managed IDP presentations and documents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Performance Analysis
University of Suffolk
Ipswich 2020.09 - 2023.05
Master of Science - Sports performance analysis
Middlesex University
London 2023.09 - 2024.09
Skills
Sportscode
Hudl studio
Wyscout
Keynote
Tableau
Numbers
Python
Excel
Certification
- Uefa C license
- Level 4 accredited performance analysis and coaching
- Level 4 data analyst (currently studying)
- Level 2 GAA accredited performance analyst
- Safeguarding children
SOFT SKILLS
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Time management
Timeline
Head of Academy Analysis
Leyton Orient
2024.10 - Current
Master of Science - Sports performance analysis
Middlesex University
2023.09 - 2024.09
Academy performance analyst (Internship)
Charlton Athletic
2023.07 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Science - Sports Performance Analysis
University of Suffolk
2020.09 - 2023.05