Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond

Director of Analytics, Mustang Soccer Club, Dana Taylor

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Analytics has officially entered the pitch — and at Mustang Soccer Club,

it’s changing everything. In this episode, hosts Claudine Wong and Alex
Lobban sit down with Dana Taylor, Director of Analytics at Mustang,
to explore how data and technology are transforming youth soccer from the inside out.

Taylor, a longtime collegiate and club coach, shares how Mustang has

built one of the most advanced youth analytics programs in the country —
tracking everything from workload and heart rate to tactical touches and player decision-making. Together, they discuss how analytics can improve coaching, elevate player performance, and even prevent injuries — while raising big questions about the art, science, and heart of the game.

Key Topics

  • [00:01:00] Introducing Dana Taylor and the future of analytics in soccer

  • [00:03:00] Dana’s journey from player to coach — and how it shaped his philosophy

  • [00:06:00] What makes a great youth coach — and how much influence they really have

  • [00:10:00] Balancing data, psychology, and development in player growth

  • [00:13:45] How Mustang created a Director of Analytics role — and why it matters

  • [00:16:00] How data gives parents and players new insight into performance

  • [00:18:00] Using AI and B-Pro 11 to analyze every touch, pass, and decision

  • [00:20:30] Tracking heart rate and workload with Beyond Pulse

  • [00:23:00] The importance of active participation and coach accountability

  • [00:26:30] Preventing overtraining and injuries with real-time data

  • [00:29:50] Creating a one-stop data hub for player analytics

  • [00:31:30] Why Mustang’s model could change youth soccer everywhere

  • [00:35:00] How analytics may reshape recruiting and scouting

  • [00:38:00] What data can’t measure — heart, resilience, and creativity

  • [00:43:30] Advice for players: decision-making and not losing the ball

  • [00:44:30] Balancing data and artistry in the modern game

  • [00:48:00] Dana’s World Cup picks and players to watch

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