Roberto del Campo explores decision-making in football through data analysis
Technology and game context emerge as key factors in improving decision-making in professional football
Roberto del Campo delivers a session focused on the importance of data applied to training and its direct impact on performance, highlighting that while squad quality influences results, it is the daily processes that make the difference between teams with similar characteristics.
During his presentation, he emphasizes that data informs, but it is the coach who ultimately makes decisions, underlining the importance of interpretation and contextual understanding in professional football.
He also introduces the concept of “TAC ROM” (Tele Assistant Coaches), inspired by VAR, proposing a system that could support coaching staff in real-time decision-making from the bench.
From a technological perspective, he highlights the differences between GPS and tracking systems, stressing the need to correct discrepancies, apply scientific methods and reduce data bias.
Roberto del Campo also focuses on the need for individualized analysis, explaining that football demands vary depending on position, physical profile, opponent, playing style and match context, requiring tailored approaches.
He concludes by stating that comparison in football is complex and must always consider the context of the game, emphasizing that data alone is not enough without a proper methodology. In this regard, he notes that data does not change the cards you are dealt, but it does change how you play them.