ASPA's LEARNING & CPD SERIES
Develop your knowledge. Advance your practice. Shape your career.
At ASPA, we believe learning doesn't stop with a qualification. Whether you're taking your first steps into performance analysis or leading analysis provision in elite sport, continuing professional development is essential to staying current, growing your expertise and making a greater impact.
Our learning opportunities are designed to support every stage of an analyst's journey through three dedicated series:
ASPA's THREE LEARNING SERIES:
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🎤 Ask the Analyst – Live conversations with experienced practitioners, providing practical insight, career advice and real-world experiences.
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🏅 Tier Talks – Exclusive CPD for Accredited Analysts, aligned to the IACF Professional Pathway & focused on the challenges, responsibilities & skills relevant to each accreditation tier.
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🎓 ASPA Academy – Structured courses, workshops & masterclasses for performance analysts, coaches, sport scientists & anyone passionate about improving performance through evidence-informed practice.
Upcoming 'Ask the analyst' events
August 2026
September 2026
September 2026
Subtitle: Turning a placement into a professional opportunity.
Discussion Themes:
- What do clubs look for in placement students?
- How can students stand out from day one?
- Technical skills vs professional behaviours
- Building trust with coaches and staff
- Taking initiative without overstepping
- Common mistakes placement students make
- Turning a placement into employment
- Audience Q&A
September 2026
September 2026
September 2026
Subtitle: PA across a long county season & the fast-paced demands of franchise cricket.
Discussion Themes:
- Preparing for different cricket formats
- Opposition scouting and tactical planning
- Live analysis during matches
- Communicating with coaches and players
- Managing data & video throughout a season
- Supporting performance across Hampshire Cricket & Southern Brave
- Lessons learned from elite cricket
- Audience Q&A
October 2026
September 2026
October 2026
Subtitle: Go behind the scenes of international football & Croatian Federation Analyst Marc.
Discussion Themes:
- Planning for major tournaments
- Tournament analysis workflows
- Preparing opposition reports
- Working in multilingual environments
- Building relationships with coaches & players
- Supporting world-class performers
- Adapting under pressure
- Audience Q&A
CPD & EVENTS 1-Year Calendar 2026-27
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.