E47: Unveiling the Hidden Game - Exploring Off-Ball Action w/ Paul Neilson from SkillCorner

Have you ever wondered what's happening in the 98% of a football match when players aren't actually touching the ball? It's a fascinating thought, right? Considering what we typically focus on is that mere 2% of on-ball action! Well, you're in for a treat today. Today we welcome Paul Neilson, General Manager at SkillCorner, to the show and he's going to blow your mind about this very topic. SkillCorner has been doing some pretty incredible stuff in the football industry, making a name for themselves with their data-centric approach. And in this episode, Paul's going to share how they do it, including: How SkillCorner helps football clubs and other sports bodies make sense of their data to enable effective decision-making. Valuable learnings from their experiences with top-tier clubs globally, including the framework that best clubs from LaLiga, The Premier League, etc. use to analyze data. A sneak peek into what the future looks like for SkillCorner, especially after dipping their toes in the NBA and NFL waters. And of course, Paul's going to talk about the journey that brought him here and the qualities he thinks the most successful analysts possess. The amount of data that could be analyzed during a match is incredible, but more so when understanding that the advantage comes from scaling those analytic capabilities. Finally, remember WFS Europe is quickly approaching (September 20-21), and we're excited to announce that Paul will be joining us! Moreover, SkillCorner is part of the family of industry partners who will help us make the event a reality. After this engaging conversation, we're buzzing to see what's in store for Sevilla! Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape the future of football! Head over to www.worldfootballsummit.com to buy your ticket now. World Football Summit is where the football industry meets. This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world. You can learn more about us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠weekly newsletter⁠ Our official ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠