upcoming event
ASK THE ANALYST: Inside International Football Analysis With Marc Rochon (FSPA)
Marc is the featured guest for the latest ASPA Ask the Analyst session. His international football experience, including Croatia and the UAE Football Association, provides an opportunity to explore performance analysis across different national teams, coaching environments and cultures.
A live Q&A exploring international football analysis, working with coaches and players, and the demands of operating across different football environments.
ASPA's THREE LEARNING SERIES:
01 — Ask the Analyst
01 — Ask the Analyst
01 — Ask the Analyst
Informal, practitioner-led conversations exploring real experiences, professional challenges and career development.
Audience: Affiliates, accredited analysts and eligible students on endorsed courses.
02 — Tier Talks
01 — Ask the Analyst
01 — Ask the Analyst
Focused CPD aligned with the International Analyst Competency Framework, exploring the knowledge, behaviours and responsibilities expected across the professional pathway.
Audience: ASPA-accredited analysts.
03 — ASPA Academy
01 — Ask the Analyst
03 — ASPA Academy
Applied workshops and structured learning programmes designed to develop technical capability, analytical thinking and professional practice.
Audience: Depends on the course; show eligibility and fees on each listing.
past events & insights
ASPA Professional Development
Catch up on previous sessions and discover the practical insights shared by analysts working across sport.
Ask the Analyst: October 2026
A look inside elite cricket analysis, from preparation and coding to communicating with coaches.
Ask the Analyst: The Student Placement 26 August 2026
What makes a placement student stand out? Practical advice on building trust, taking initiative and progressing into employment.
ASPA Academy: Football Performance Analysis August–September 2026
A four-part practical CPD series exploring football performance analysis across the key phases of the game. Review only available to course attendees.
Featured speakers - plus many more
Julia Wells DFSPA
Julia Wells DFSPA
Julia Wells DFSPA
Julia Wells is a highly respected performance analysis leader with over 25 years of experience across Olympic, Paralympic & professional sport. A senior leader within the UK Sports Institute, she has helped shape analyst development, interdisciplinary collaboration & performance support systems, earning recognition as an ASPA Distinguished Fellow.
Jamie Osman FSPA
Julia Wells DFSPA
Julia Wells DFSPA
Jamie Osman is an experienced football performance analyst & educator, having previously served as Head of Analysis at both Ipswich Town & West Ham United. As one of ASPA’s Football Course Developers, Jamie brings extensive elite-level experience to the design & delivery of analyst education, helping practitioners develop the skills, knowledge & confidence required to succeed in analysis.
Connor Wicheard
Julia Wells DFSPA
Connor Wicheard
Conor Wicheard brings a unique blend of Paralympic-level applied experience & academic expertise to performance analysis. Having worked within high-performance sport & higher education, he is passionate about translating research into practice. Conor helps analysts apply evidence-informed approaches that create meaningful impact in performance environments.
Sophie Guy DSPA
Craig Nosworthy ESPA
Craig Nosworthy ESPA
Sophie Guy brings a valuable early-career perspective to ASPA, drawing on her current experiences as a full-time MSc placement student with the London Mavericks Netball programme. Passionate about learning & development, Sophie provides relatable insights into entering the profession, applying theory in practice, & navigating the early stages of an analyst career.
Craig Nosworthy ESPA
Craig Nosworthy ESPA
Craig Nosworthy ESPA
Craig Nosworthy is an experienced performance analyst currently working within the high-performance environment at Manchester City FC. Craig has supported coaches & players through the delivery of applied performance insights, tactical analysis & decision-support processes. Passionate about developing analyst practice, he brings valuable
Craig Nosworthy is an experienced performance analyst currently working within the high-performance environment at Manchester City FC. Craig has supported coaches & players through the delivery of applied performance insights, tactical analysis & decision-support processes. Passionate about developing analyst practice, he brings valuable expertise in translating analysis into meaningful performance impact within one of the world’s leading football organisations.
Dr Matt Robins
Craig Nosworthy ESPA
Dr Matt Robins
Dr Matt Robins is a renowned academic, published author & respected leader within sports performance analysis. Having developed dedicated UG & PG performance analysis programmes, Matt has played a significant role in shaping the profession. Through his commitment to applied learning & industry partnerships, he has supported the developmen
Dr Matt Robins is a renowned academic, published author & respected leader within sports performance analysis. Having developed dedicated UG & PG performance analysis programmes, Matt has played a significant role in shaping the profession. Through his commitment to applied learning & industry partnerships, he has supported the development of countless students who now work across high-performance sport environments worldwide.