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:

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

The Real Metrics of an Online Football Portfolio

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to talk about what makes a successful online portfolio. There are many things that make an online portfolio successful, but it all depends on your goals and aspirations. When most people start an online portfolio, they seem to think that the...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 online portfolio

Why Generalists Thrive in Football: The Key to Early Success

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to share why being a generalist is much better than being a specialist, especially for aspiring and new football professionals. When you’re starting your career you’re not going to be working at Manchester United. You’re likely going to be w...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 jobs

7 Soft Skills Every Football Professional Needs

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path, I’ll share the 7 essential soft skills for a football career and provide key actions to help you develop them. You might have excellent coding skills, you might be brilliant at scouting new talent and writing reports. But having the best technical sk...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 personal development

How to Perfect Your Football CV and Stand Out from the Crowd

In today’s issue, I’m going to teach you how to create a professional football CV that will set you apart from the competition. A well-crafted CV is the gateway to new opportunities in football, whether you’re applying for analysis, scouting, or any football-related role. If you want recruiters t...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 jobs

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