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.

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Tableau: Your Gateway to Football Analysis

When I first started in analysis, I was creating everything in Excel. People online were creating beautiful visuals, and I didn't know how they were doing it. After asking a few people, it turns out it was in Tableau, which I had never even heard of. I literally started with zero knowledge of it....

by Liam Henshaw — Mar 10, 2025 analysis

Want to Break Into Football? Here's Your Permission Slip

Something caught my attention in our Recruitment Room community this week. One member took a bold step. No previous Tableau experience. No Twitter account. No LinkedIn presence. Just created a basic profile and started sharing their football analytics work. That's it. Nothing fancy. But they're a...

by Liam Henshaw — Feb 17, 2025 analysis online portfolio

Why Python Beats R for Analysts

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path I’m going to talk through why you should choose Python over R when it comes to learning a coding language. If I were beginning my journey as an analyst again, I would choose Python over R every time. With the rapid advancement of AI, the landscape of ...

by Liam Henshaw — Jan 27, 2025 analysis

The Three Expected Metrics: Understanding xG, xA, and xT

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path, I’ll explain the differences between three expected metrics commonly used in football. Understanding the nuances of these metrics is crucial for scouts and analysts. Metrics like expected goals (xG), expected assists (xA), and expected threat (xT) ar...

by Liam Henshaw — Jan 20, 2025 analysis

Master the Four Essentials for a Football Career

In today’s issue of Football Progression Path, I’m going to teach you about the four pillars essential for landing opportunities in football recruitment. The world of football is highly competitive, especially in recruitment. Understanding the key elements that lead to opportunities is crucial. T...

by Liam Henshaw — Jan 13, 2025 analysis jobs online portfolio scouting

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

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