English academy football performance staff survey
This installment examines English football academy staff and offers a comprehensive look into the working conditions and salaries of strength and conditioning coaches and sports scientists. There has been a growing concern about coach health, leading to the inclusion of self-reported weekly working hours in this report. Disturbingly, some professionals in top-tier academies are working over 70 hours a week. This intense workload raises questions about its potential role in the increasing number of young coaches departing the industry.
Women's football performance staff survey
This installment in the series of reports initiated in 2020 delves into the salaries and working conditions of professionals within women's football, specifically focusing on strength and conditioning coaches , rehabilitation professionals and sports scientists. Based on feedback from 52 full-time respondents, the report offers a comprehensive look into the industry's current state.
Rugby league performance staff survey
This report delves into the dynamics of rugby league, examining aspects like salaries, experience, age, and education levels of professionals in the sport. It's essential to note that these reports aim to provide an objective perspective on the discussions surrounding salaries and working conditions in sports performance, rather than casting the industry in a negative light. Given rugby league's prominence in England and Australia, the survey targeted professionals from these two countries.
Rugby union performance staff survey
This survey focusing on rugby union was conducted during the latter half of 2020. Unlike its predecessor, which was limited to Britain and Ireland, this survey broadened its horizons to encompass practitioners from Australia and New Zealand. This expansion was intentional, aiming to facilitate a comprehensive cross-country comparison, thereby providing a more global perspective on the issues at hand. It's crucial to note that the objective behind these surveys isn't to castigate or criticize the industry. Instead, they are designed to foster informed, objective discussions, especially concerning the often-debated topic of remuneration in sports performance.
Major League Soccer (MLS) performance staff survey
This Major League Soccer (MLS) report delves into the salaries and working conditions of strength and conditioning coaches and sports scientists. It aims to provide an objective perspective on conversations surrounding salaries and working conditions in sports performance, rather than casting the industry in a negative light. These series of reports have become valuable tools for practitioners during salary reviews, offering a benchmark for comparison.
British football performance staff survey
The digital age, particularly platforms like social media, is rife with strength and conditioning coaches and sports scientists expressing their grievances. Yet, until this report, there was a dearth of empirical evidence to validate or refute these widespread sentiments. This report sought to fill that gap, probing into aspects like age, experience, education, gender, employment methods, accreditations, and, crucially, salary. The survey, completed by 138 practitioners working as strength and conditioning coaches or sports scientists in first-team football across England, Scotland, and Wales, offers a comprehensive snapshot of the industry.
