Stephen Foyston
About Stephen Foyston
Stephen Foyston is the Director of Soccer Operations at Sportlogiq and Head of Analysis at Royal Antwerp F.C., where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in soccer analysis, coaching, and education, having held various roles in organizations such as U.S. Soccer Federation, Tottenham Hotspur, and FC Midtjylland.
Work at Sportlogiq
Stephen Foyston serves as the Director of Soccer Operations at Sportlogiq, a role he has held since 2020. Based in Europe, he focuses on enhancing soccer analysis through the integration of video and data. His responsibilities include designing departmental analysis infrastructure that incorporates video, coding, and data warehousing. He also provides educational services to ensure that analysis workflows are effectively integrated within the club's coaching and analytical staff.
Current Role at Royal Antwerp F.C.
Since 2021, Stephen Foyston has been the Head of Analysis at Royal Antwerp F.C. in Belgium. In this position, he performs live tactical and technical analysis using video and data software to provide in-game feedback to coaches. He develops key performance indicators (KPIs) for player and team analysis, benchmarking, and profiling, contributing to the club's strategic decision-making.
Previous Experience in Soccer Coaching and Analysis
Stephen Foyston has a diverse background in soccer coaching and analysis. He worked as a 1st Team Analyst and Specialist set-piece coach for the U.S. Soccer Federation in 2019. His coaching experience includes roles at Lyngby Boldklub A/S as 1st Team Assistant Coach and Head of Analysis, as well as coaching positions at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and Watford Football Club. He also served as the Mens 1st Team Head Coach at University College London.
Educational Background and Teaching Experience
Stephen Foyston has a background in education, having worked as a teacher at Harrow Council and Islington Council from 2008 to 2013. His teaching experience complements his coaching roles, allowing him to apply educational principles to soccer training and player development. This combination of teaching and coaching has informed his approach to developing analysis workflows and educational services within soccer organizations.
Technical Skills and Tools Utilized
In his roles, Stephen Foyston utilizes various technical tools and software to measure player and team performance. He is proficient in programs such as Hudl Sportscode, Provispo, Statsperform API, R, and Python. These tools enable him to prepare bespoke scouting reports on opposition teams using raw tracking and event data, enhancing the analytical capabilities of the teams he works with.