Unpaid Internship Ipswich, Suffolk — Posted on March 9, 2026 | Closes: March 20, 2026
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMY PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS PLACEMENT – BSC STUDENTS
July 2026 – May 2027 - Ipswich Town Football Club Training Ground, Playford Road, Ipswich, IP4 5QZ
Ipswich Town Football Club are offering X2 placement opportunities for the 2026-27 season within the performance analysis department for the Category 1 academy. These opportunities are available to students who are completing a “Sandwich Placement” course where a student internship is required as a mandatory part of their degree programme (as per government guidelines). Successful applicants will gain extensive exposure in using performance analysis to support the development of academy players within a professional football environment.
Successful Applicants Will Be Provided With
* Club kit / uniform
* Hot lunch when on site
* Reasonable Expenses (agreed in advance before starting)
* A Club MacBook with analysis software including Sportscode
* Access and opportunity to collaborate with elite & experienced practitioners
* Access to Department and club CPD events
* External CPD Events
These are unpaid opportunities as a mandatory part of a degree program.
Roles And Responsibilities
* Capturing & coding academy fixtures in line with Club Methodology & player Individual Action Plans (IAPs)
* Capturing & coding academy training sessions in line with Club Methodology & Individual Action Plans (IAPs)
* Producing and delivering regular video content relevant to team & unit performance to selected academy age groups
* Producing and delivering regular video content relevant to player individual action plans to selected academy age groups
* Coding best practice content from academy fixtures and training sessions
* Coding Elite Best Practise in line with Club Methodology & Player Profiles
* Be involved with internal and external CPD practices
* Be involved with individual and department meetings where required
About The Applicant
* Currently completing a BSc Performance Analysis or related degree course (Essential)
* A full driving licence with the ability to commute to the club’s training ground (Essential)
* An enthusiasm for using performance analysis to support player development (Essential)
* A desire to work in professional football (Essential)
* Previous placement experience working within a performance analysis-based position (Desirable)
* Previous experience of using analysis software (Desirable)
How To Apply
For consideration, please send a copy of your curriculum vitae and a 1-page cover letter (comprising of 1 paragraph with what you hope to get out of the placement, 1 paragraph with what makes you a suitable candidate including the university you attend, 1 paragraph with what makes you unique/what you can bring to the department) in an email with the subject line “Performance Analysis Placement” to andy.chenery@itfc.co.uk.
Closing Date: 20/03/26
IF YOU APPLIED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERT - NO NEED TO APPLY AGAIN - IT IS PART OF ONE PROCESS
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