Former AM soccer coach Jack Wilson joined Brentford in September 2020 to become their assistant team performance analyst. He spent a couple of years there learning to navigate his way through this new career. 2 years later, Wilson was granted with a new opportunity and successfully gained the position of becoming the first team performance analyst for Manchester City in January of 2022. This was an excellent chance for him to extend his knowledge and skills within the sport.    

 

Now you may be asking yourself what is the role of a team performance analyst? well, they are responsible for collecting and analysing data on the team's performance. They also assess the performance of individual players and the opposing teams. This data is then used to help aid the coaching staff's decisions and provides the players with the opportunity to identify their areas of improvement.

 

During the evolution of football, performance analysts have become a crucial part to football teams. As they help to provide the teams with an edge over their competitors. Therefore, making Wilson’s job particularly important to ensure the success of the team. With Wilson’s critical thinking and the team’s devotion this year Man City achieved the historical treble.

 

Wilson recently returned to where it all started and made an appearance at AM soccer's 11 a-side sessions. He shared some of his experiences with the players and coaches. They were able to learn the impact and role Wilson had upon Man Citys accomplishments. He’s an inspiring figure for these young people and helped them expand their knowledge based on four factors- technical, tactical, physical, and decision-making.                            

 

 Wilson has accomplished so much in his career already. With his hard work and dedication, he’s destined to do remarkable things within the football community. I know we are all excited to see what he will accomplish next.

 

Olivia Fitchet 28th June 2023