"I am tired of hearing people say you can't make cool reports in Power BI. So I will produce a cool report to show them!"😉😂 Johannes dropped me this message on a Friday evening a few months ago. And then proceeded to produce exactly that! So I wanted to share with you what he sent me the same weekend, by way of proving you can do some great things through Power BI. A report with dynamic functions to change positions, formations, metrics, logos, etc. for a football match report. ⚽️ Ranking is based on previous exposure for the players and how the load in this game ranked according to that. And as you can see- it’s pretty cool 😎 Ciaran

The 3 Types of Data Do you know them? 1️⃣ Structured Data: Organized and easily searchable, like relational databases and spreadsheets. 2️⃣ Unstructured Data: Lacks a defined model, such as social media posts, emails, or web pages. 3️⃣ Semi-structured Data: A mix of both worlds, often seen in formats like XML or JSON files. 💡 Why does this matter? Each type of data requires different tools and strategies to unlock its potential. Knowing the difference can help you turn raw data into actionable insights. Next week we will have a look at these three types of data in sport science.

𝐈𝐧-𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 - By Vlade Bendic @VladeBendic 📖 Read the full blog here: Football, often referred to as the beautiful game, is one of the world’s most beloved and physically demanding sports. Its dynamic nature requires players to exhibit a wide range of attributes: ⚡️ Explosive Strength 🏃 Lightning-Fast Speed 🏋️ Enduring Stamina 🤸 Exceptional Agility Achieving peak performance demands more than just raw talent—it calls for a systematic approach. This is where periodisation shines as an indispensable tool, used by coaches and trainers to optimise player performance and unlock their full potential. A structured microcycle plan crafted for in-season football performance needs to balance recovery, training load, and tactical preparation.

📊 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐏𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐈 📊This Week from our Sport Horizon YouTube Channel: Here are some more tips, tricks, and useful functions we learned while working with professional football teams in England and around the world. What you will learn from this video as a practitioner: 1️⃣ 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 🎨 Learn how to incorporate your team's logo, colours, and visual elements to personalise your reports. 2️⃣ 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 📋 Discover the best ways to structure your reports for clarity and ease of reading. 3️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 💥 Create visually stunning reports that effectively communicate your data and insights. Perfect for analysts and sport scientists looking to make their Power BI GPS reports stand out while staying professional and easy to understand! 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest videos! 🔗 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬: Website: LinkedIn: /sport-horizon-uk Twitter: /sporthorizonuk 📧 Business inquiries: info@sporthorizon.co.uk #PowerBI #Tableau #SportsAnalytics #DataVisualisation #SportHorizon #SportScience #BespokeInsights #PerformanceAnalysis #DataAnalytics #DataAnalysis #Football #Soccer #GAA #Excel

🌍 Sport Horizon Courses Now Available in 4 Languages! We’re thrilled to announce that all our courses now support subtitles in: 🇬🇧 English 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇫🇷 French 🇮🇹 Italian This update makes our content more accessible and inclusive, helping learners worldwide excel in sports data analysis. What’s New? 1️⃣ Multilingual Support: All courses are available in 4 languages. 2️⃣ Existing Users: Switch languages easily using the settings cog- choose subtitles and then whichever language you want- while watching the modules. 3️⃣ Global Reach: Whether you’re new to Sport Horizon or revisiting legacy courses, this upgrade enhances your learning experience. We’re proud to make our content more inclusive for the global sports community! 🙌 📧 Email us at: info@sporthorizon.co.uk 🌐 Visit us at: #SportHorizon #PowerBI #Tableau #SportsAnalytics #DataVisualisation #SportScience #PerformanceAnalysis #DataAnalytics #DataAnalysis #Football #Soccer #GAA #Excel #BespokeInsights

RT @CiDeely: Brentford’s Thomas Frank is such an impressive manager And can easily be seen how he has stayed at the club for a long time…

Dashboard Giveaway Alert! 🚨 We’re taking it up a notch this time! To celebrate the success of our Tableau for Performance Analysts course, we’re giving away a performance analysis dashboard in TWB format! Vote now by commenting on your favourite below!

📊 Use ChatGPT Task Scheduler to Send You New Research Articles 📊 This Week from our Sport Horizon YouTube Channel: Here are some more tips, tricks, and useful functions we learned while working with professional football teams in England and around the world. What you will learn from this video as a practitioner: 1️⃣ Stay Updated 📰 Learn how to set up the ChatGPT Task Scheduler to send you updates and research articles on the topics that matter to you. 2️⃣ Save Time ⏱️ Automate your workflows to stay informed without constant manual searching. 3️⃣ Boost Productivity 💼 Use this feature to manage your research and insights more efficiently, freeing up time for analysis and decision-making. This is a must-watch for sport scientists and analysts looking to streamline their research process and stay ahead of the game! 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest videos! 🔗 Connect with us: •Website: sporthorizon (dot)co(dot)uk •LinkedIn: /sport-horizon-uk •Twitter: /sporthorizonuk •📧 Business inquiries: info@sporthorizon.co.uk #ChatGPT #PowerBI #Tableau #SportsAnalytics #DataVisualisation #SportHorizon #SportScience #BespokeInsights #PerformanceAnalysis #DataAnalytics #DataAnalysis #Football #Soccer #GAA #Excel

"Data Illiterate? It's Costing You More Than You Think" In a world driven by data, being data literate isn't optional—it's essential, here is why: 📊 •It empowers you to interpret and make sense of complex data. •It ensures you know how data is collected, analysed, and applied. •Most importantly, it enables you to make informed decisions that drive success. Whether you're a coach, scientist, or leader, data literacy is your competitive edge. Without it, you risk falling behind. My recommendation: Put a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) plan in place for the year to grow your skills and stay ahead in a data-driven world. Start small, but start now. 🚀

📊 𝐒𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬 - 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟏 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞! Check out this 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, part of our newly released course. This dashboard highlights: 1️⃣ 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬: Compare offensive, defensive, and overall performance stats. 2️⃣ 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬 & 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: Identify top-performing players and areas to exploit. 3️⃣ 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Analyse win rates and formations for a deeper understanding of strategy. 🎓 What You’ll Learn: This course will teach you how to use Tableau to visualise and analyse performance metrics, providing valuable insights for better game preparation. 📅 𝐖𝐞'𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝! 🙌 🔗 See more here: #SportHorizon #PowerBI #Tableau #SportsAnalytics #DataVisualisation #SportScience #PerformanceAnalysis #DataAnalytics #DataAnalysis #Football #Soccer #GAA #Excel #BespokeInsights

In our latest video, we share top tips for branding your GPS reports in Power BI. You’ll learn how to incorporate your team's logo, colours, and other visual elements, as well as the best way to lay out your reports for easy reading and maximum impact. 👉

RT @SportHorizonUK: The wait is over! Our Tableau for Performance Analysts - Level 1 course is now LIVE! 🎉 This course is designed to empo…

The wait is over! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that our '𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬 - 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 1' course is now LIVE! 🎉 This course is designed to empower performance analysts to transform data into actionable insights and drive informed decision-making! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: 📊 How to connect and prepare data in Tableau 📊 Creating player performance and team analysis reports 📊 Building actionable dashboards 📊 And much more! Ready to level up your performance analysis skills? Click below to enrol today and start mastering Tableau! 🔗 #SportHorizon #PowerBI #Tableau #SportsAnalytics #DataVisualisation #SportScience #PerformanceAnalysis #DataAnalytics #DataAnalysis #Football #Soccer #GAA #Excel #BespokeInsights

RT @jaysbdata: Including quadrant labels on scatterplots is a great way to enhance the detail of the graph!

The wait is over! Our Tableau for Performance Analysts - Level 1 course is now LIVE! 🎉 This course is designed to empower performance analysis to transform data into actionable insights and drive informed decision-making! Ready to level up? Enrol now 👉

𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 ⚽📊 Analysing crosses attempted against headed goals provides valuable insight into which Premier League teams are the most efficient at converting crossing opportunities into aerial goals. This analysis by Sport Horizon's Jay Binning @jaysbdata examines the volume of crosses and headed goals to identify the teams that excel at capitalising on their aerial chances. 👨‍🏫 Exciting News! Our '𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬 - 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟏' Course launches on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝. Learn how to visualise and analyse performance metrics like this to enhance your game preparation and analysis workflows. 🙌 📅 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬! 🔗 #PowerBI #Tableau #SportsAnalytics #DataVisualisation #SportScience #PerformanceAnalysis #DataAnalytics #DataAnalysis #Football #Soccer #GAA #Excel #SportHorizon #BespokeInsights

We're 1 day away from the debut of "Tableau for Performance Analysts - Level 1"! The course will be available tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 4 p.m. GMT. For more information and early sign-up, click the link here:

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬 As data and automated tracking solutions become central in sport, the role of performance analysts is evolving. It’s no longer just about tagging games with software. Of course they needed to do the following previously, also...but now analysts really need to focus on: 𝟏). 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝟐). 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝟑). 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 The combination of data skills, sport understanding, and clear communication is highly sought after. Make sure you’re developing all three – it’s a skill set in demand. #SportHorizon #PerformanceAnalysis #SportScience #DataVisualisation #DataAnalytics

Did you know you can use ChatGPT to get timely updates on the latest industry research? 📚 Example: "Send me the latest load monitoring articles at 8 AM every Monday." Learn how in this tutorial 👉

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐯 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 ⚽📊 Great new report from Sport Horizon's Jay Binning @jaysbdata made through Tableau, examining key passes against pass completion percentage per 90 reveals players who balance exceptional passing accuracy with the ability to create goal-scoring opportunities. This analysis identifies the most effective creators in Europe’s top five leagues. Whether you’re a coach, analyst, or scout, this type of analysis is invaluable for understanding how players combine efficiency with creativity in their game. 👨‍🏫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬! Our 'Tableau for Performance Analysts - Level 1' Course launches on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝. Learn how to visualise and analyse performance metrics like this to enhance your game preparation and analysis workflows. 🙌 📅 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬! 🔗 #PowerBI #Tableau #SportsAnalytics #DataVisualisation #SportScience #PerformanceAnalysis #DataAnalytics #DataAnalysis #Football #Soccer #GAA #Excel #SportHorizon #BespokeInsights