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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Why My Career Changed After One Face-to-Face Conversation

In 2022 I found myself at the Statsbomb conference in Wembley, surrounded by football professionals. A conversation I had changed my career. I met with the Head of Recruitment at Hearts, we were meeting face to face for the first time. He knew about me through my online portfolio. We discussed hi...

by Liam Henshaw — Mar 31, 2025 personal development

The Career Comparison Trap in Football

I recently found myself scrolling through LinkedIn, seeing announcement after announcement of colleagues in the football industry landing impressive new titles and club positions. That familiar knot formed in my stomach – a mix of happiness for them and that nagging voice asking, "Shouldn't that ...

by Liam Henshaw — Mar 17, 2025 personal development

Make It Easy To Say Yes: Networking That Works

I recently found myself staring at dozens of messages asking for "just 30 minutes" of my time. Each sender wanted feedback, advice, or a quick call about their football career aspirations. I said yes to less than 1% of these requests. Why? Because most people made it incredibly difficult for me t...

by Liam Henshaw — Mar 03, 2025 personal development

The Overlooked Key to Working in Football

Last year, I stepped onto a pickleball court for the first time. I had zero experience with racket sports, didn't know the rules, and frankly, I was terrible. But here's the interesting thing - I loved every minute of it. What started as a weekly beginner session has transformed into a 3-4 times ...

by Liam Henshaw — Feb 24, 2025 personal development

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

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

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

5 Ways You're Holding Yourself Back in Football Without Realising It

Hey friends! In today’s issue of Football Progression Path, I will discuss the 5 ways you're holding yourself back on your football journey. Football is a competitive industry where you must do everything possible to progress your development, build relationships, and stand out from the crowd. Ho...

by Liam Henshaw — Oct 28, 2024 personal development