Blog 10....Skills audit ... Where I began to where I am and how I can improve

Below is a skills audit based on performance analysis. It is a comparison of where I feel my skill levels were when I first analysed to where I feel I am at now (1 being bad 10 being good).

How each skill is defined in this audit:-

• Communication- Speaking to the athlete, coach, scout or any other department or person that requires the analysis in a clear and concise way that gets across the points you want to make.
• Developing relationships- Having the trust of those who you are analysing/speaking to so that they are invested in what you are telling them.
• Organizational- Being able to multi task, work to deadlines etc
• Creativity- Getting your message across, in different ways that are suitable to different people as not everyone will understand things the same way
• Adaptive- Being able to adapt to any sudden changes in any aspect.
• Reflective- Ability to look back and assess previous situations, what you did well, what you can improve on.
• Filming- Being able to film, from the right angles.
• Data collection- Ability to collect data during the game, in real time, pressing the correct buttons, in the correct order.
• Data analysis- Analysing the data collected correctly and efficiently, seeing patterns etc, knowing terminology.
• Research- Able to look at previous reports, past history etc.

How can I improve my Performance Analysis

In order to improve I will look at using the SMARTER goals acronym. 

• Look at each skill Specifically and simplify the steps needed to improve.
• Reassess my skills audit to keep my goals Measurable.
• Plan each Action for progression
• Keep each step Relevant to performance analysis
• By having a Time deadline for each step, it will motivate progressions.
• Keep Evaluating to see how far I have progressed or what isn't working.
• Re-evaluate anything that isn't working

Some examples of improvements

• A heavier focus on the more technical aspects would be beneficial for myself as this is the area I feel I struggle with the most, especially 'live' aspects. 
• Attempting more analysis and also practising converting the data into information of a higher standard for the athletes would help.
• Getting involved with different sports analysis teams so as to learn any differences between styles or methods.