ABSTRACT
The majority of the world’s professional soccer teams no longer rely solely on the influence of the team manager, coaching staff and a limited number of medical personnel to influence the outcome of competitive matches. It is now far more common for clubs to operate with a more diverse range of support staff who fulfil specialist roles related to the development of both the individual and the team. Although these individuals can fulfil relatively diverse roles depending upon the club in question, they are frequently categorised broadly as ‘sports scientists’.
