Three At The Back

Three At The Back episodes:

• 09.18.2019

  26 - Launching the 2020 OptaPro Analytics Forum. Proposal.

  OptaPro Forum judge (and previous presenter at the event) Will Gürpinar--Morgan and OptaPro data analyst Tom Worville are the two guests who join host Ryan Bahia to discuss the upcoming OptaPro Analytics Forum, sharing highlights from previous presentations, advice for...

  
• 09.04.2019

  25 - An introduction to artificial intelligence. Buzzword.

  Host Ryan Bahia is joined by AI scientist Paul Power (@counterattack9), and Bradford Griffiths, who leads innovation and product development at OptaPro, having initially been part of the staff at Scout7. In this episode, Paul and Bradford provide a clear insight...

  
• 07.12.2019

  24 - Interview with Brentford head of performance analysis Luke Stopforth. Bees.

  Luke Stopforth (head of performance analysis, Brentford FC) joins host Ryan Bahia for an in-depth chat on his role at Brentford and the wider culture that has been developed at the Championship club, along with further insight on the evolution...

  
• 04.18.2019

  23 - Scouting, talent identification and football intelligence. Structure.

  Miguel Rios, newly appointed Head of Football Intelligence at OptaPro, joins Ben Mackriell (Head of OptaPro) and host Ryan Bahia to share insight on his scouting career, identifying talent in different cultures and developing young players.

  
• 03.19.2019

  22 – Interview with SL Benfica youth technical director Pedro Marques. Águias.

  Recorded at the 2019 OptaPro Analytics Forum, SL Benfica youth technical director Pedro Marques shares detailed insight on his role as well as his previous position at City Football Group, the evolution of the football analytics industry and the impact...

  
• 02.14.2019

  21 - Interview with New England Revolution analyst Tim Crawford. Evolution.

  This Q&A discussion with Tim Crawford took place in January 2019, when OptaPro hosted its second #OptaProSoccer analytics conference in North America. In this episode, Tim discusses his seven years at the club, their processes along with the role of...

  
• 10.26.2018

  20 – Academy analysis at Arsenal and breaking into the football analysis industry. Research.

  Hosted by Ryan Bahia, Arsenal lead academy analyst James Krause joins the podcast alongside a returning Donald Barron, now at the University of Suffolk. Broken down into two parts, the first half focuses on James’ role at Arsenal and the wider...

  
• 08.22.2018

  19 - Interview with Nick Cushing, Manchester City Women's Manager. Gaffer.

  Manchester City Women’s Manager Nick Cushing joins host Ryan Bahia and OptaPro Data Scientist Tom Worville for this episode of Three At The Back. In an in-depth discussion, Nick shares detailed insight on his football philosophy and how this is implemented...

  
• 06.11.2018

  18 - Data, technology and international federations. Cap.

  Recorded in the lead-up to the 2018 World Cup finals, host Ryan Bahia is joined by Head of OptaPro Ben Mackriell to discuss how international federations are using data and technology to inform and support performance. In a conversation that explores...

  
• 04.16.2018

  17 - Interview with Wolverhampton Wanderers Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell. Promotion.

  Wolverhampton Wanderers Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell joins OptaPro for this latest episode of Three At The Back. Also featuring Ben Mackriell (Head of OptaPro) and hosted by Ryan Bahia (OptaPro Marketing Manager), this episode focuses on an in-depth discussion on the...

  
• 02.20.2018

  16 - #OptaProForum and interview with Devin Pleuler and Luke Bornn. Insiders.

  Recorded the day after the 2018 #OptaProForum, this latest episode of Three At The Back features both guest speakers – Devin Pleuler, Senior Analytics Manager at Toronto FC and Luke Bornn, VP Strategy and Analytics, Sacramento Kings. Both Devin and Luke...

  
• 01.31.2018

  15 - #OptaProSoccer and interview with Paul Carr. Stateside.

  This episode sees OptaPro’s Three At The Back become Four as host Ryan Bahia is joined by OptaPro data scientist Johannes Harkins, OptaPro lead for North America Olive Miller-Farrell and special guest Paul Carr, senior researcher at ESPN. The discussion, taking...

  
• 01.05.2018

  14 - Interview with Arsenal academy analyst Ptolemy Coburn. Gunner.

  Ptolemy Coburn, Arsenal academy analyst, speaks with OptaPro in this latest episode of Three At The Back. Hosted by Ryan Bahia and also featuring Sam Gregory OptaPro data scientist), Ptolemy discusses how working across other sports has influenced the way...

  
• 11.17.2017

  13 - Scout7 becomes part of OptaPro. Signing.

  The latest episode of Three At The Back focuses on Scout7 becoming part of OptaPro. Hosted by Ryan Bahia, Head of OptaPro Ben Mackriell and Scout7 MD Lee Jamison discuss recruitment across the professional football landscape as well as exploring how...

  
• 09.19.2017

  12 – Interview with former Norwich City head of technical scouting Donald Barron. Canary.

  This latest Three At The Back episode is hosted by Ryan Bahia and features Tom Worville along with special guest Donald Barron. Donald has over 12 years’ experience within the professional game across three different clubs: Leicester City, Coventry City and...

  
• 08.03.2017

  11 – How data can inform tactical selections. Line-up.

  Host Ryan Bahia is joined by Ben Mackriell (head of OptaPro) and Tom Worville (data scientist, OptaPro) for this episode. The two guests share how data can be integrated into playing philosophies, and each selects an XI where their decisions...

  
• 07.04.2017

  10 - An introduction to sequences and possessions. Style.

  Host Tom Worville is joined by fellow OptaPro data scientists Johannes Harkins and Sam Gregory to discuss the new possessions framework, share insight on the process behind creating it and showcase examples and applications of the model in action, ...

  
• 05.12.2017

  9 - Five years of OptaPro. Reflect.

  Host Ryan Bahia is joined by Ben Mackriell and Simon Farrant, who makes his Three At the Back debut. Simon, now VP marketing at Perform Group, was part of the core OptaPro team when it founded in 2012. This episode reflects...

  
• 03.29.2017

  8 - German football analytics conference roundup. First.

  Host Ryan Bahia is joined by Ben Mackriell and Three At The Back debutant, Philipp Obloch. Philipp is the OptaPro lead in Germany and led last week’s first OptaPro football analytics conference in Germany, which is the focus of this...

  
• 02.22.2017

  7 - Interview with Chris Anderson. Numbers.

  Host Ryan Bahia is joined by Tom Worville and Chris Anderson for a wide-ranging discussion on the use of data within professional football and how it can be applied most effectively in this industry.

  
• 12.14.2016

  6 – January transfer window. Deadline.

  Host Ryan Bahia is joined by Ben Mackriell (Head of OptaPro) and Sam Gregory (Data Scientist) for a discussion on the January transfer window. Ben discusses his own experiences and club processes and Sam leads the talk on previous players...

  
• 10.18.2016

  5 - Interview with Steve Head. Addick.

  Ryan Bahia hosts this episode in which Steve Head (Chief Scout, Charlton Athletic) and Ben Mackriell (Head of OptaPro) discuss the use of data at different levels of the game, and how roles have changed since data has become more...

  
• 09.16.2016

  4 - OptaPro Analytics Forum. Proposal.

  Ryan Bahia hosts this episode focusing on the OptaPro Analytics Forum and is joined by Sam Gregory, a former presenter at the event, and Johannes Harkins, an OptaPro Forum judge. More information on the forum: http://www.optasportspro.com/about/optapro-blog/posts/2016/news-2017-optapro-analytics-forum-accepting-proposals/ Intro music "ISFP" by jckdvnprt can be...

  
• 08.25.2016

  3 - Applied data analysis in MLS and NASL. Stateside.

  This episode focuses on data analysis on the other side of the Atlantic. Brendan Kent of MLS’ Portland Timbers and Andrew Puopolo of New York Cosmos (NASL) join OptaPro’s Tom Worville, discussing their respective roles in recruitment and match analysis. Intro...

  
• 08.12.2016

  2 – Preparation, analysis and recruitment in pre-season. Groundwork.

  This episode of Three at the Back looks at the work of analysts during pre-season and discusses how summer transfers can integrate into new sides, focusing on Idrissa Gueye’s move to Everton. Features Ben Mackriell (Head of OptaPro), Sam Gregory...

  
• 08.03.2016

  1 - #HackMCFC interviews. Citizen.

  Discussion, analysis and conversation from OptaPro on data analysis and analytics within professional football.