U15 – Performance Analysis

What is Performance Analysis?

• Performance Analysis is about creating a valid and reliable record of performance by means of observations that can be analysed with a view to improved performance.

Types of Performance Analysis?

Notational AnalysisVideo Based Analysis

Typical Coaching Process

Competition

Coach analyses performance

Coaches identifies strengths/weaknesses

Training

The Facts

Two key studies have highlighted memory retention problems:

• Coaches able to recall only 30-50% of key performance factors they had witnessed.

Coaching Process with PA

Competition

PA Analyses Performance

Feedback to coachCoach feedback to

players

Applies issues in training

Quality of the feedback influences learning

Objective description of performance

PA Can Impact on

• Individual Performance

• Team Performance

• Analysing Opposition

• Training Design

U15 Key Points to Analyse

• Technical Skill Execution• Balance• Strength• Team Play• Tactical Awareness• Switching Play• Speed• Agility

Under 15 Personal Assessment

Too often players are bombarded with the coaches’ opinion of where they are strong or weak. Try to get your players to take ownership of their own development.

Scoring Criteria:1=Poor2=Average3=Good4=Very Good5=Excellent

* Should be completed by both coach and the player independently and then compared. A plan of action must then be agreed and put in place.

Mental Attributes Glossary of TermsRating

(1,2,3,4,5)

Work Rate Hunger/Effort/Looks for work

CourageMakes sacrifices for the team/puts themselves in physically exposed positions

ConfidenceTrusts their ability/assertive & takes risks

AmbitionWants to be the best/Has a plan to succeed

Physical Attributes

Physical PresenceQuick, strong, powerful, agile & fit

Game Understanding

CommunicationCommunicates clearly & accurately-says just enough

Decision Making Reads the game well

VisionPlays “head up”. Doesn’t waste possession

Support Always available to assist

LeadershipStands out when things go wrong

Knowledge of the RulesKnows where the “line” is/learnsfrom the referee’s decisions

Position Specific

Understanding of position played

Knows what is expected from his/her position