Football Progression Path

Weekly newsletter by Liam Henshaw

Practical Tips to Help You Create Opportunities in Football.

Whether you're an aspiring analyst or scout, struggling to make opportunities in the game, or seeking a career switch into football.

The Football Progression Path is here to guide you.

Every Monday morning, you'll get 1 actionable tip to progress your journey in football.

Previous Issues of Football Progression Path:

Your Guide For 2025 Goal Setting

Happy new year to you, welcome to the first Football Progression Path newsletter in 2025. In this week’s newsletter I’ll be teaching you why goal setting is so important, and how you can effectively set goals for the year ahead. Make 2025 the year you achieve your goals. Writing down your goals, ...

by Liam Henshaw — Jan 06, 2025 personal development

Reflect and Celebrate: Why Your 2024 Wins Matter

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m talking about reflections. In the fast-paced world of football and professional life, it's easy to overlook our achievements. Time flies, and we often miss the chance to acknowledge our wins and celebrate our successes. This makes reflection cruci...

by Liam Henshaw — Dec 30, 2024 personal development

Football Job Titles Matter Less Than You Think

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to share why job titles in football don’t really matter. Job titles can often be misleading. Whether you're a scout or an analyst, the lines between roles can blur, making it essential to focus on the responsibilities rather than the title i...

by Liam Henshaw — Dec 23, 2024 jobs personal development

My Worst Analysis Experience and How It Changed Me

In this week’s edition of Football Progression Path I’m going to share the 4 changes I’ve made with my approach to analysis since working in the game. When I got my first experience at a club I was naïve. I was presenting to a couple of senior, older scouts who had decades of experience. I was ta...

by Liam Henshaw — Dec 16, 2024 analysis personal development

How to Prepare for a Football Data Analysis Interview

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to teach you how to prepare for an interview as a data analyst. Preparing for a football analysis job interview can be daunting, especially for those new to the world of football or applying for their first analysis role. If you are unsure o...

Dec 09, 2024 jobs personal development

Starting in Football Analysis? Here’s What You Need to Know

In this week’s issue of football progression path I am going to share the three essential tips for starting in football analysis. These strategies can significantly enhance your knowledge, expand your network, and increase your opportunities in the football industry. However, people often get stu...

by Liam Henshaw — Dec 02, 2024 analysis

Creating Impactful Data Visualisation for Football

Hey everyone, before we get started with this week's newsletter, I wanted to let you know about my Black Friday offer—35% off all my products. If you're looking to create an online portfolio to develop your skills, improve your knowledge, and create opportunities in football, then check out the O...

Nov 25, 2024 data analysis online portfolio

Decode Football Job Descriptions: Steps to Land Your Dream Role

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to teach you how to effectively analyse football job descriptions. Regardless of your experience in the game, it’s easy to see an interesting job title with a club and get excited. This excitement can lead people to quickly skimming through ...

by Liam Henshaw — Nov 18, 2024 jobs

Balancing the Football Career Triangle: Location, Impact, Pay

In this week’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to discuss the football career triangle. A recent conversation with Tom Worville about career development and progression brought to light an idea of his about a career triangle within football. This framework is all about highlighting a...

by Liam Henshaw — Nov 11, 2024 jobs personal development

Modern Scouting: How Digital Tools Can Transform Your Game

In today’s issue of football progression path I’m going to talk about the role of digital scouting tools. The traditional way has always been the scout’s trusty black book with pen and paper. This method of scout reports can still be effective, but the modern reality is that you want to share, re...

by Liam Henshaw — Nov 04, 2024 scouting

The LinkedIn Playbook to Elevate Your Football Career

In today’s issue of football progression path I’m going to teach you how to leverage LinkedIn to level up your football career. Whether you’re a new, current, or aspiring football professional, LinkedIn is the platform most people are on. It can be your digital CV, networking space and most impor...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 online portfolio

Unlocking Football Internships: The 3 P’s You Need to Know

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to talk to you about internships. Internships are a crucial part of personal development in the world of football, offering hands-on experience and a platform to learn from industry experts. Before we dive in, let’s address the elephant in t...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 jobs

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