When I was choosing where to do my postgraduate degree, two things about Loughborough really appealed.
First, it’s ranked Number One in the world for sport-related subjects. Secondly, my course allowed me to complete a full-time work placement alongside my studies.
My placement with City Football Academy Manchester was a fantastic opportunity to apply what I was learning in the classroom to real-world scenarios and challenges. It also helped me to grow a network of colleagues in the field. I learned so much from them about the reality of working in high-performance sports environments.
My course thoroughly prepared me for my working life. Each module, including my dissertation, taught me something I use just about every day – data interpretation and integration, the use of analytical tools and the importance of creating user-friendly content.
On a personal level, keeping on top of my coursework deadlines while juggling my placement schedule and tasks taught me to manage my time effectively and efficiently.
As well as experiencing first-hand what it means to work in elite high-performance environments, I discovered the importance of building positive relationships with colleagues. I work hard to build trust and respect with coaches, players and other colleagues.
In October 2025, I joined Tottenham Hotspur Football Club as the First Team Training Analyst. I love my job and it’s always busy. I complete regular training analyses and work with the goalkeeping department to structure training and prepare opposition content.
Thanks to my course and placement experience I have all the skills I need – the ability to interpret data and build relationships as well as the expertise to use the industry-standard software that underpins a lot of my work with coaches and players.
My advice for anyone wanting to work in sport is to consider studying at Loughborough. It will give you the best possible opportunity to develop your skills while building a network within the sector. Some of these people might be decision-makers who can help you develop your career.