THIS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHES A SYNERGISTIC LINK BETWEEN TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN FOOTBALL AND THE HIGH SPORTING POTENTIAL OF NJ/NY GOTHAM FC. A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, WITH THE AIM OF PROVIDING A SIGNIFICANT COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN THE WOMEN’S SPORTING ARENA.
Sports Data Campus is pleased to announce a major partnership by adding NJ/NY Gotham FC, current NWSL champions, to its distinguished ecosystem of partners. Our educational institution is proud of this new achievement, which underlines the importance of innovation and the digital transformation process in the field of football. At the same time, this step will allow Sports Data Campus students to contribute and work side by side with the club’s coaching staff within its analytical ecosystem, thus maintaining a constant and differentiating innovation in the competitive environment of women’s football.
This year, the club won the NWSL Championship, the first title in the history of the institution. Achievement reached by the entire team and coaching staff led by the Spanish coach Juan Carlos Amorós, together with the coaching staff integrated by Yael Averbuch, General Manager and Head of Soccer Operations; Jen Lalor, Assistant Coach; Shaun Harris, Assistant Coach; Ak Lakhani, Assistant Coach; Adrián Benítez Jiménez, Strength and Conditioning Coach; Phillip Congleton, Head of Sports Science; Brody Sams, Goalkeeper Coach; Jesús Botello Hermosa, Head of Tactical Analysis and Erin Morton, Head of Medical.
In addition to the championship, Juan Carlos Amorós was voted the best coach of the season. Gotham FC defender Jenna Nighswonger was named Rookie of the Year.
Partnership agreement With Nj/Ny Gotham FC
Through our Professional Extension Department, NJ/NY Gotham FC will benefit from the experience and expertise of our students specialising in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. The main objective will be to be able to add and assist the coaching staff in issues related to context analysis, competitive environment, own team analysis of opponents, physical performance and enhance the team’s performance, contributing significantly to the overall strategic development of the club.
In addition, specialised resources will be provided to enable the club to collaborate in a complementary manner with other institutional areas as required. This integrated approach will foster innovative working methodologies, supported by technologies that will enhance the work of the club as a whole.
In addition to the active participation of the professionals of the Sports Data Campus Masters, as an integral part of this alliance, both Jesús Botello Hermosa, a world reference in the world of football analysis, and part of the coaching staff of NJ/NY Gotham FC will give several training sessions, through MasterClass, to all the students of active editions of our Campus. During this sessions, they will share their experience so that the students understand the importance of the success achieved by Gotham FC and its context based on the style of play called «Organised Chaos», as described in his books, and on a unique methodology (data, chess and tactical roles).
The partnership with Gotham FC not only strengthens the existing partner ecosystem, but also opens up the possibility to explore new synergies that may arise throughout our relationship. This allows for flexible adaptation to emerging opportunities, fostering a dynamic and mutually beneficial relationship to incorporate analytics and data leverage into the core sporting processes essential to the life of a professional club.
In the words of David Sáez, CEO of Sports Data Campus: «Having the opportunity to collaborate with Jesús Botello and the coaching staff of NY/NJ Gotham FC is an honour for us, not only because our students will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about the NWLS, one of the main women’s football leagues in the world, but also because they will be able to collaborate on their projects and learn from professionals of the highest level and prestige. I would especially like to thank Jesús Botello for his predisposition, his help and support and for making this agreement possible, from which I am sure great things will come out».
Meanwhile, Gotham FC General Manager Yael Averbuch said: «Gotham FC is committed to using innovation and technology to build our philosophy and be on the forefront of the game. It is important for us to share the club’s methodology and style of play internationally, which is why we are so excited about our collaboration with Sports Data Campus.»
«I would like to thank Sports Data Campus and specifically David Sáez, for his trust, kindness and vision for the future to generate synergies that continue to contribute to the world of training. I believe that sharing experiences and knowledge helps to improve an area as important as sport, related to the social pillars of education, respect and coexistence. It is a responsibility to dedicate oneself to the world of sport and there is nothing better than having prestigious platforms such as Sports Data Campus to learn from other colleagues. The human factor is a differential. Sharing is growing», added Jesús Botello Hermosa, Head of Tactical Analysis at Gotham FC.
About Nj/Ny Gotham FC
Based in New Jersey, Gotham FC plays its National Women’s Soccer League home matches at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The Club has been part of the NWSL since its foundation in 2012. Sky Blue FC was originally founded in 2007 when it made its debut as Jersey Sky Blue in the W-League of United Soccer Leagues.
In April 2021, Sky Blue FC made a big change with a new brand identity for the team, which became NJ/NY Gotham FC. The name, logo and colours were selected after extensive fan input and will guide the club into the future with bold international ambitions.
Statement in Spanish: https://sportsdatacampus.com/gotham-fc-sports-data-campus-excelencia-tecnologica/