Football Queensland announced a key deal in time for the new season, with Hudl jumping on board as their analytics partner.
The state’s top competitions of NPL Queensland and FQPL 1, who have completed their opening rounds, will receive ongoing match, team and individual statistics in 2023, allowing new levels of access for not only those clubs, but also the FQ Academy program and additionally Football Queensland’s Senior Referee Panel.
Hudl is a global leader in performance analysis technology, providing support to more than 200,000 sports teams that range from grassroots and all the way to the professionals – allowing them to prepare and stay ahead of the wider competition.
A complete suite of video and data products assists coaches with the insights they need to get the most out of their players and discover extra bits of information they should be aware of. Hudl’s top-of-the-range software is backed by six million users across over 40 sports, extending to hardware and services that include online coaching tools, mobile & desktop apps, smart cameras, livestreaming, wearables, analytics, professional consultation and more.
“This announcement follows the recent release of Football Queensland’s 2023 – 2026 One Football Strategic Plan and reflects Football Queensland’s ongoing commitment to club and player development as outlined in the strategy,” FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci said in a statement on the day.
“As part of the Elite Teams and Pathways pillar, a focus area for Football Queensland is the expansion of education for Technical Directors, analysts and administrators with a digitalised education platform and a data analytics system across advanced senior premier leagues for talent tracking.
“NPL Queensland and FQPL 1 Men’s and Women’s clubs will now receive access to Hudl’s video and data solutions including match reports of their own games and the previous two games of their next opponent, summary team and individual reports and round and tournament reports in addition to access to Wyscout for player profiles and video footage.
“We’re delighted that our partnership with Hudl will deliver strong outcomes not only for clubs in our state’s top competitions but also for Football Queensland’s Senior Referee Panel and FQ Academy programs. Our aligned approach will allow for structured development with our technical staff and league wide benchmarking.”
Statistical reports will be provided on selected FQ Academy games to enhance performance tracking and monitoring already in place, as Football Queensland continues to strengthen development opportunities for players on the FQ Academy pathway.
“We’re proud to partner with Football Queensland and provide world-class solutions to help each club and its players maximize their potential, enhancing their understanding of performance through video and statistics, ensuring they never miss a moment,” Hudl’s Jonny Bickers added in a statement.
In addition, the partnership will connect with Football Australia’s referee analytics to provide state level reports while delivering game referee reports for officials in the NPL Queensland and FQPL 1 competitions.
