The Role of Data in Modern Coaching — Even at Grassroots Level

Even grassroots coaches can track:

• Goals per 90 minutes

• Pass completion rates

• Defensive recoveries

• Shots on target

Why It Matters

Data removes bias. It:

• Supports objective decisions

• Identifies hidden strengths

• Highlights development areas

A player who scores fewer goals may contribute more in pressing actions.

Simple Implementation

Coaches can:

• Assign an assistant to record match stats

• Use basic spreadsheets

• Review video clips post-match

The goal is not complexity — it is clarity.