Experts in Sport: E44 - Performance analysis in the Netball Super League

In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Stuart McErlain-Naylor sits down with Dr Andrew Butterworth, Head of Performance Analysis for the Loughborough Lightning Netball Super League team. They discuss his usual routine as a performance analyst - dissecting his role before, during, and after a match - also detailing the process of communicating findings and feedback to both coaches and players. Timestamps: 00:00 – 08:57 Introduction & background information on our guest 08:58 – 26:02 Andrew’s role and typical routine 26:02 – 34:26 The evolution of technology – from a Performance analyst’s perspective 34:27 – 41:20 How the venue and equipment impact Performance Analysis 41:21 – 45:36 Performance analysis through GPS tracking 45:37 – 53:39 Communicating findings and post-match feedback 53:40 – 55:19 Advice on pursuing a career in Performance Analysis 55:20 – 56:18 Episode recap and conclusion LIKE Loughborough University on Facebook:   / lborouniversity   Follow Loughborough University on Twitter:   / lborouniversity   Follow Loughborough University on Instagram:   / lborouniversity