Pitch to the Pros 2: Your chance for feedback from industry experts

An impressed Professor David Sumpter, who led the judging panel, told Eyestone: “You said you were going to revolutionise goalkeeping and you weren’t joking!”

The final saw a quartet of Analytics Members each deliver a 10-minute presentations. Afterwards, Sumpter said: “The level of this is very, very high – higher than you see in many clubs. We’ve seen all aspects of the game as well, so I’m a bit overwhelmed.”

If you want to enter Pitch to the Pros 2, the process is as follows:

1. Send in a short (200 word) description of your work. This can be anything that uses data to give insight into the game. For example, final presentations for Pitch to the Pros 1 included The quickest passers of the ball and Measuring the moments that break structure. Submit your idea to info@trainingground.guru
2. We will put together a shortlist of four to prepare a 5-10 minute presentation.
3. December 1st at 7pm UK: The final! Chance to present your work and get feedback from our panel, led by Professor David Sumpter and David Laszlo.
4. The best presentation (as decided by the panel) will have a write up on the TGG website.

This time we are also offering additional sessions to help Analytics Members develop their ideas prior to submission:

1. Start-up: Monday October 27th at 7pm UK – receive help to get going with your idea.
2. Feedback: Monday November 3rd at 7pm UK – keep you on the right track.

Dom Jordan, the Chief Data Officer at Twelve and former Director of Data at Manchester United, said: “This is the best way to build a portfolio and de-risk your approaches to clubs – tangible evidence that you can deliver versus words on paper that you might be able to deliver.”

To take part in these sessions you need to be a TGG x Twelve Analytics Member. You can join up by clicking below.

As an Analytics Member, you get:

• • Monthly Masterclasses delivered by industry experts
  • Access to a Library of Masterclasses, which cover topics ranging from Quantifying Your Game Model to Using Large Language Models for Scouting. 
  • Free access to our Big Data 2025 Webinar.
  • Inclusion in our invite-only Slack Channel, where we share insights, ideas and offers. 

This is what some of our Members have said:

“The Analytics Membership has been invaluable to me as I look to improve my knowledge and find collaborators willing to help with tools I am developing.  It’s an incredible group that I have recommended to everyone I know in the field.” (Jeffrey Eyestone)

“I’ve found the Analytics Membership incredibly rewarding. The Masterclasses and Webinars are a real highlight: I’ve learned so much. What makes the community special is the range of people involved – from pro analysts to CEOs, directors, scouts and coaches. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone curious about the modern football landscape.” (Peter Hassard)

“The Analytics Membership has provided behind-the-scenes insight into AI innovation, access to some excellent Masterclasses and Webinars and invaluable individual feedback. Most importantly, the Membership has been a platform for engaging with others working in football analytics. I’d recommend to anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and make connections.” (Michael S)

It’s £25 a month or £200 for a year to become a TGG x Twelve Analytics Member. To join today, click below.