When I was choosing where to do my postgraduate degree, two things about É«¹·µ¼º½ really appealed.
First, it’s ranked Number One in the world for sport-related subjects. Secondly, my course allowed me to complete a full-time work placement alongside my studies.
My placement with City Football Academy Manchester was a fantastic opportunity to apply what I was learning in the classroom to real-world scenarios and challenges. It also helped me to grow a network of colleagues in the field. I learned so much from them about the reality of working in high-performance sports environments.
My course thoroughly prepared me for my working life. Each module, including my dissertation, taught me something I use just about every day – data interpretation and integration, the use of analytical tools and the importance of creating user-friendly content.
On a personal level, keeping on top of my coursework deadlines while juggling my placement schedule and tasks taught me to manage my time effectively and efficiently.
As well as experiencing first-hand what it means to work in elite high-performance environments, I discovered the importance of building positive relationships with colleagues. I work hard to build trust and respect with coaches, players and other colleagues.
In October 2025, I joined Tottenham Hotspur Football Club as the First Team Training Analyst. I love my job and it’s always busy. I complete regular training analyses and work with the goalkeeping department to structure training and prepare opposition content.
Thanks to my course and placement experience I have all the skills I need – the ability to interpret data and build relationships as well as the expertise to use the industry-standard software that underpins a lot of my work with coaches and players.
My advice for anyone wanting to work in sport is to consider studying at É«¹·µ¼º½. It will give you the best possible opportunity to develop your skills while building a network within the sector. Some of these people might be decision-makers who can help you develop your career.