The Transition from Match Analysis to Intervention: Optimising the Coaching Process in Elite Futsal

Hugo Sarmento, Paul Bradley and Bruno Travassos

International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 2015, vol. 15, issue 2, 471-488

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate how elite Futsal coaches use match analysis tools. Six elite coaches from the top Portuguese Futsal League participated. Interviews were conducted and data were analysed through content analysis using QSR NVivo10 software. All coaches prepared for games in a systematic way using the observational process. Thus, they carefully selected highly skilled analyst, and defined a list of indicators to be observed/analysed in games. Coaches stated that the most important aspects to observe in the game are: i) the global dynamics; ii) the key moments of the game; iii) set pieces; iv) individual characteristics of players. Although coaches use both quantitative/qualitative data, they primary focus their attention using qualitative analysis of the game. Coaches evaluate both their own team and that of the opposition by focusing on strengths/weaknesses/opportunities and follow a specific logic of prioritisating this in team meetings throughout the week. The interventions applied mainly come in the form of specific training exercises and video analysis. During the game, coaches typically provide feedback continously during the game, in addition to communicating using gestures. Time-outs are a partcularly unique aspect of futsal and these are used intellegently to correct strategic and emotional factors in addition to fatigue.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2015.11868807

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