Conor McCabe
Rosewell,Midlothian
Summary
Detail-oriented and data-driven football performance analyst with a coaching background. Adept at providing tactical analysis and opposition scouting. Proficient in utilising video analysis software such as Hudl, Wyscout, Sportscode alongside data analytical tools such as Excel to deliver useful feedback that enhances team performance and player development. Experienced in providing pre-match, live, and post-match analysis to support data-informed decision-making, in collaboration with other coaching staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Academy Analyst
St Mirren Football Club
Paisley, Renfrewshire
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct weekly opposition analysis and match debriefs for the U18 squad using both video and data.
- Software used: HUDL Sportscode, HUDL Studio, Spiideo.
- Oversee a group of student interns working to develop their analysis skills.
- Assist with individual player development through one to one meetings using both video and data to highlight strengths and areas of development.
- Work along side key academy staff to support operations.
Performance Analyst
Scottish Football Association
Glasgow
08.2023 - Current
- Represented Scotland at both international and national tournaments as a performance analyst, working alongside Head Coaching Staff.
- Current Analyst for the National Men's Under 17s Squad, previously with MU16. Most recently for March 2025 UEFA Nations League camp located in Glasgow. Have also provided support to the MU19 squad.
- Softwares used: HUDL Sportscode and Studio, Wyscout.
- Experience flying and filming training sessions and match-day's using a drone.
- Conducted valuable opposition reports during the 2024 European Championships.
- Created Camp Debrief Projects to be presented by Head Coaches.
- Conduct individual data analysis used for future squad selection and development.
Football Coach
Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh
09.2022 - Current
- Assistant Coach to the Under 20s and 1st Team Squads competing in the East of Scotland and British Universities & Colleges Sport leagues.
- Lead and assist in planning and delivering training sessions specific to the group, following a periodisation programme.
- Provide individual coaching to players to enhance development.
- Aided in several players transitioning to the 1st Team.
- Assist in developing and delivering the club's game model.
- Collaborate with other coaching staff to provide feedback to players.
- Conducted opposition analysis and match debriefs where possible.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Football Coaching, Performance and Development
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 09/2021 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh 09/2019 - 02/2021
Skills
- High proficiency in video analysis software such as HUDL Sportscode and Studio
- High proficiency in data analysis software and visualisation using Excel
- Football Match Tactics
- Communication and presentation
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Multi-tasking
- Adaptability
- Drone Piloting
Certification
- UEFA B, UEFA Youth B and UEFA C Accredited.
- Working towards achieving my HUDL Academy Certificate.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Academy Analyst
St Mirren Football Club
09.2024 - Current
Performance Analyst
Scottish Football Association
08.2023 - Current
Football Coach
Heriot Watt University
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Football Coaching, Performance and Development
Edinburgh Napier University
09/2021 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Heriot-Watt University
09/2019 - 02/2021
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