Sheffield United MSc Performance Analysis Placement & MSc Loughborough University

Paid Internship Sheffield and Loughborough Posted on April 3, 2026 Closes: April 16, 2026

Performance Analysis Placement (Sheffield United FC) & MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis

Loughborough University and Sheffield United FC are committed to the development of aspiring practitioners through elite sport in the UK. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring performance analyst to develop their expertise via a combination of high-quality teaching on our MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis course, and through applied experience with Sheffield United’s Elite Performance Academy.

The successful candidate will be compensated with £12.71 per hour for 25 hours per week on a fixed‑term contract of approximately 10 months, concluding at the end of the 2026-27 season. Students will additionally have an opportunity to further their development with mentorship and support from our elite coaches, support staff and a dedicated placement tutor. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise while learning how to operate in a modern inter-disciplinary team, enhancing your employability within the performance analysis field.

What would I be doing?

• The role will mainly focus on providing analysis for the U15-U16 age groups with Sheffield United’s Academy.
• Film, (live) code and feedback on games and training in line with Sheffield United FC’s game model and individual technical KPI’s.
• Communicate performance analysis feedback with coaches, players, performance analysis staff and the wider multidisciplinary staff to aid player development.
• Help with the collection, storage, visualisation, and analysis of key performance data and video.
• Use a variety of video and data sources to create and deliver age-appropriate analysis sessions to teams, units, and individual players.
• Sharing video and analysis sessions via Hudl and engaging players in analysis feedback when players are both on and off-site in line with their Player IDP’s and additional analysis tasks.
• Be an active member of the performance support team, positively contributing to the team culture.
  
  

Why should I apply for this opportunity?

• Contribute and be a part of the continued success stories of Sheffield United FC’s Academy player pathway to first team football.
• You will have regular exposure to working with coaches, support staff and athletes as part of an inter-disciplinary team in an elite sporting environment.
• You will have an excellent platform to develop advanced knowledge and the skills to analyse and develop performance in elite sport.
• You will have the opportunity to learn from applied practitioners, with extensive experience in elite sport, and renowned research active academics.
• You will have access to market-leading performance analysis hardware and software (Hudl, Catapult Tableau and others), used in professional sports organisations.
• You will benefit from the unique internal and external sporting partners at Loughborough University to provide authentic and challenging learning opportunities and networking events.
• The opportunity to learn alongside the staff at Sheffield United FC will also develop the broad skills, knowledge and experience required to deliver impactful insights to elite coaches and athletes.
• You will have a dedicated and experienced placement tutor to support your personal development and future career planning.
  
  

What are Loughborough University and Sheffield United FC looking for?

• Relevant experience within performance analysis.
• Previous experience in Football / Academy Performance Analysis.
• Highly numerate with strong technical and IT skills.
• Experience in the use of performance analysis software(s) such as Hudl Sportscode, Studio, Wyscout, Veo and IP Camera’s to capture and deliver actionable insights.
• Understanding of the coaching process and how analysis can influence this.
• Energy and enthusiasm. Someone who enjoys interacting with different groups of people and enjoys the challenge the role brings and is committed to achieving personal and team objectives
• A pro-active individual – understands the needs of the team to be successful and is forthcoming with ideas and assistance.
• Highly organised, with the ability to work under pressure and deal with multiple tasks
• Eager to develop and progress both technically and in the softer skills of being an analyst.
• Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be available to provide support during evenings and weekends.
  
  

Application Information

To apply for this role, you need to have firmly accepted a place on the MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis at Loughborough University to start September 2026.

If you are interested in applying for the placement, please complete and return the official Sheffield United application form to careers@sufc.co.uk - accessible via this link: https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2026/march/01/performance-analysis-placement/

The deadline for these applications is Friday 17th April. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 27th April and the successful applicant will start mid-July 2026.

• The advertised placement is to be combined with studying at Loughborough University on the MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis course. The successful candidate must be eligible to undertake the course with Loughborough University. More details regarding the course can be found here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/masters-degrees/a-z/applied-sport-performance-analysis/.
  
  

For informal enquiries regarding the MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis course please contact the Programme Leader via email: d.barron@lboro.ac.uk.