Days vary by season and travel, but here's a typical road day:
Watch clips of tonight's prospect against two different opponents. Compare.
Ask his coach about work ethic, habits, and how he handles losing.
Weigh a far-off tournament against watching video. Book the drive.
Draft notes on skills, upside, and weaknesses for two earlier prospects.
Head to the gym. Skim his numbers and last week's box scores.
Chart every play. Is the big night real talent or a weak opponent?
Catch the coach in the hallway. Is that attitude a red flag?
Update the database, adjust rankings, and send a pitch to the director.
- Watch games in person and judge which athletes could succeed at the next level.
- Write scouting reports on players' skills, potential, and weaknesses.
- Study game video and stats to compare players you can't see live.
- Size up an athlete's character and work ethic by talking with coaches.
- Travel to far-off gyms, fields, and tournaments to find hidden talent.
- Is this kid's big night real talent, or just a weak opponent?
- Do I trust what I saw live, or what the stats say?
- Is this player's attitude a red flag, or just a bad day?
- Do I push my team to draft him, or save my credibility?
- Is this far-off tournament worth the trip, or should I watch video instead?
Sports video analysts film practices and games, then break down the footage to help coaches and players study strategy, technique, and opponents. They tag key plays with software like Hudl and put together scouting videos.
Sports data analysts use statistics and data to help teams, leagues and media make smarter decisions. They study player and game data, build models to evaluate players and predict performance, and turn findings into reports for coaches and executives.
Sports coaches teach and lead athletes and teams at the high school, college or pro level. They run practices, build game plans, study film, and mentor players to improve their skills and perform well in competition.
