241: The Data Revolution in Sport: Insights from Elite Sports Analysts on Optimising Performance

Science for Sport Podcast

Episode 241
In this week's Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves dives into the world of data analysis in professional football with two brilliant guests—Arian Forouhandeh, Physical Performance Data Lead at Wolves, and Ryan White, Sports Science Analyst at Crystal Palace. Arian and Ryan reveal how data is transforming the game, sharing insights from their own work on injury prevention, player performance, and optimising every match. They also introduce Science for Sport’s new Certified Sports Data Analyst course, a groundbreaking programme they helped create to equip the next generation of sports scientists with practical skills. If you're interested in the future of sports science or want to understand how data can make a real difference on and off the field, this is an episode not to miss!

About Arian
Arian Forouhandeh is the Physical Performance Data Lead at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, where he focuses on data-driven strategies to enhance player performance and prevent injuries. His academic background includes a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, a Bachelor's in Sport and Exercise Science, and a professional certificate in Data Science. Arian is also pursuing a professional doctorate aimed at developing integrated models for injury prevention in professional football. His previous roles encompass performance analysis internships at Nottingham Forest FC, as well as sports science data analysis positions with USA Hockey and Loughborough Hockey.

Instagram: @datainsport
Linkedin: Arian Forouhandeh

About Ryan
Ryan White is the Sports Science Analyst for the first team at Crystal Palace Football Club, where he delivers daily insights and communicates data across multiple departments, contributing to the club's integrated research strategy. He is nearing the completion of his PhD, which has provided him with a strong academic foundation in sports science and data analytics. Prior to his current role, Ryan served as a Sports Scientist at Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire Carnegie

Instagram: @ryan_white_93
LinkedIn: Ryan White

To find out more about the Certified Sports Data Analyst https://bit.ly/certifiedsportsdataanalyst

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