Niamh Bailey
Summary
I am a highly motivated and dedicated individual who works well under pressure to complete pre, post, live and oppositional analysis. Through a variety of experience I have had the opportunity to develop my skills, knowledge and understanding, as well as becoming proficient in a variety of software, such as Hudl Sporstcode, Nacsport, Excel and Nodient. Through my work experience and internships as an analyst to network with analysts I have taking the initiative to network and work collaboratively with coaches and analysts to further improve players performances.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Voluntary Analyst
Northern Ireland Womens FC
11.2024 - Current
- Individual analysis post match of the international games.
- Completing the xy data for each coded action.
- Sharing the xml's with the relevant staff to ensure players and coaches receive the data.
- Utilised Hudl Sportscode software.
Intern FAW North Academy Girls U14s Analyst
FAW
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Post-match team and individual analysis
- Utilising excel to store the xmls and share them with the relevant people.
- Uploading xml with the footage for the players to access and see.
- Utilised different software including, Nodient software and Excel, Nodient online to share footage and xml's.
Intern Academy Sports Performance Analyst
Cardiff City Academy Football Club
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Filming match day games, competitions and some training sessions.
- Lead post match analysis sessions with the players and coaches.
- Look at individual feedback and analysis for particular players.
- Work closely with the coaches to provide relevant clips to show at half time to players.
- Utilised different software and hardware including Sportscode, Hudl, Wyscout, Excel, Anlges, camera and tripod.
Analyst for Wales Cymru Cup
FAW
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Filming the matches using camera and tripod.
- Live coding games as well as doing post match and basic oppositional analysis.
- Collating clips to present back to players and coaches.
- Managing the live coded data in Excel spreadsheets.
- Utilised Angles Fulcrum software and Nodient software.
Volunteer Ladies Sports Performance Analyst
Ipswich Town Ladies FC
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Filmed and live coded the Ipswich Town Ladies FC games.
- Worked closely with the manager and assistant manager to provide them the data from the live/post match coding.
- Had the opportunity to do opposition analysis and opposition team prediction.
- Worked individually with particular players, including player who had international call up to help provide additional support.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Utilised different software and hardware including, sportscode, camera and tripod, Excel and powerpoint.
Work Experience Sports Performance Analysis
Ipswich Town Football Club Academy
12.2019 - 12.2019
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Filmed and live coded U23 training session.
- Learning more about the roles and responsibilities of an analyst and putting this into practice working directly with the mens academy team.
- Utilised different software and hardware including, sportscode, HiPod and camera and tripod.
Football Referee
Suffolk FA
02.2019 - Current
- Enforced league and competition rules and regulations to maintain game structure and encourage good sportsmanship.
- Stopped game to review specific plays and issued penalties or other consequences to maintain orderly game play.
- Communicated effectively and efficiently with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
- Interpreted and applied rules and regulations in sports.
- Kept a safe environment where the rules and regulations of the game were being followed by the teams, coaches and spectators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Performance Analysis
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, United Kingdom07-2025
Skills
- KPI analysis
- Proficient in Excel
- Data collection
- Effective communication
- Adaptable to different circumstances
- Experience with a variety of analysis software including Hudl Sportscode, Fulcrum Angles, Wyscout and Nodient
Certification
- Introduction to Talent Identification in Football The FA (Issued Feb 2025)
- Level 1 Data Analysis In Football Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA) Issued Sep 2024
- First Aid The FA (Issued Mar 2023)
- Safeguarding The FA (Issued Mar 2023)
- Football Referee The FA (Issued Feb 2020)
- Level 1 Football Coaching The FA (Issued Feb 2019)
Additional Information
References:
Available upon Request
Timeline
Voluntary Analyst
Northern Ireland Womens FC
11.2024 - Current
Intern FAW North Academy Girls U14s Analyst
FAW
08.2023 - 08.2024
Analyst for Wales Cymru Cup
FAW
07.2023 - 07.2023
Intern Academy Sports Performance Analyst
Cardiff City Academy Football Club
09.2022 - 09.2024
Volunteer Ladies Sports Performance Analyst
Ipswich Town Ladies FC
01.2020 - 10.2022
Work Experience Sports Performance Analysis
Ipswich Town Football Club Academy
12.2019 - 12.2019
Football Referee
Suffolk FA
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sports Performance Analysis
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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