Alex Jenkins - Darlington FC Photo
Former Hereford FC analyst Alex Jenkins has joined Darlington which is currently managed by Josh Gowling.
It was Gowling who gave Jenkins his job at Hereford.
"At 19 I attended Cardiff Metropolitan University,
studying BSc (Hons) Sports Performance Analysis," said Alex as reported by Darlington's OS.
"During my
studies I gained a greater understanding of what an analyst does day to
day increasing my knowledge, skills and experience, this lead me into my
first role within the field at Monmouth Town FC, who played in the
Welsh leagues. This position played a crucial role in my development of
analysis, but also showed to me the importance of building relationships
with members of staff and players.
"Also during this period of time, an opportunity to work
for a company called Insight Analysis came about, furthering previous
skills as we were required to collect in-depth individual player data
for the FIFA Club World Cup 2019.
"This had a huge impact on my confidence and what I knew
I was able to deliver. By the time I was graduating, this company had
joined with Fifa and had asked me to become a FIFA Football Analyst,
which has been my role up to and still to this day.
"However, before I started this role, I had already
enrolled myself onto MSc Professional Practice (Sports Performance
Analysis). This course required me to work at a football club to gain
experience to become more active within this job role. Working for my
local club was something I was interested in, therefore I reached out to
Josh Gowling at Hereford.
"Over the course of the first season our dedication to
the growth of the team was evident, as we both were able to achieve a
great working relationship and finishing the season by reaching the FA
Trophy Final at Wembley, creating everlasting memories.
"More recently, I received my UEFA B License in Football
Coaching, which has given me extensive knowledge about the coaching
process and how it can link into analysis, being able to link the two
areas allows for and creates a more competent and affective analysis.
"This brings me up to now, as more recently I was
contacted by Josh in regards to a possible position at Darlington FC.
Once hearing about the potential of joining the club and project placed
before me, it was an opportunity I could not turn down.
"I am again looking forward to working with Josh and joining this great football club."