ScoutDecision x A.F.C.A.S.: Supporting the Next Generation of Football Scouts
ScoutDecision is proud to announce a new partnership with A.F.C.A.S. (Advanced Football Coaching & Analysis School), a football education platform dedicated to developing modern, well-prepared football scouts and analysts.
A.F.C.A.S. is widely recognised for its practical and real-world approach to football education. Rather than focusing only on theory, the academy prepares students to operate in professional environments by combining tactical understanding, analysis, and applied scouting methodology. Their courses reflect the realities of modern football, where structure, clarity, and decision-making are as important as football knowledge itself.
Among A.F.C.A.S.’ main offerings are scouting-focused programmes covering player observation, match analysis, reporting, talent identification, and the understanding of different football contexts and playing styles. These courses are designed to help aspiring and active scouts improve not only how they observe the game, but also how they communicate their conclusions in a professional and structured way.
A project led by experience: Ged Searson
At the core of A.F.C.A.S. is Ged Searson, whose background and experience bring strong credibility to the project. Ged has spent decades working across different levels of football, with hands-on experience in coaching, scouting, and football education. His career reflects a deep understanding of how football departments operate and what clubs truly expect from scouts and analysts.
Ged’s approach to education is grounded in realism. He understands that identifying talent is only part of the job, while organisation, clarity of reporting, consistency, and the ability to work within a structured environment are equally essential. This philosophy is embedded throughout the A.F.C.A.S. curriculum and aligns closely with ScoutDecision’s vision for modern football operations.
What ScoutDecision brings to A.F.C.A.S. students
Through this partnership, ScoutDecision becomes a practical working tool for all A.F.C.A.S. students, allowing them to apply their learning within a professional environment.
ScoutDecision gives football scouts a clear and efficient way to manage their work. From planning schedules in the calendar, organising player information, creating profiles, building shadow teams, reviewing fixtures and results, to producing both match and individual reports, everything is connected in one place. This structure allows scouts to compare players with ease, maintain consistency in evaluations, and develop stronger decision-making habits.
As part of the collaboration, A.F.C.A.S. students receive an extended trial of ScoutDecision, access to professional scouting tools used by clubs and agencies, and an exclusive discount should they choose to continue using the platform.
Aligning education with professional reality
The partnership between ScoutDecision and A.F.C.A.S. represents a shared commitment to raising standards in football scouting education. By combining high-quality teaching with professional-grade tools, students are better prepared to transition from learning environments into real football roles.
We are proud to support A.F.C.A.S. and Ged Searson in their mission to educate the next generation of football scouts, and we look forward to seeing how students use ScoutDecision to structure their work, sharpen their analysis, and grow professionally.
To learn more about A.F.C.A.S. and their courses, visit their website at https://afcas.education/.
