Analyst Breakdown

How Jim Smit builds his opposition analysis with MyGamePlan

A breakdown of the trackers, sequences, and reports he builds into his matchweek.

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The WORKFLOW

Decoding the Opponent

Jim uses MyGamePlan to remove the slowest part of opponent prep without changing how he actually works. The platform automates all tags in the exact tagging structure he's already built, so the analysis framework he and the staff trust stays intact from week to week.

Instead of manually coding each upcoming opponent's matches to fit his system, he pulls every game in with a one-click XML export, ready to review. The hours that used to go into setup now go into the work that actually shapes the game plan: spotting patterns, building clips, and getting insights to the players and coaching staff.

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How Jim prepares his team for every opponent

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“The big win with MyGamePlan is that we get XML files in our exact structure. I can save a lot of time by importing every game of our next opponent with one click, without having to change the workflow we already use.”

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Jim Smit

Video Analyst, FC Volendam

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Key Outcomes

What changed with MyGamePlan

A repeatable opposition workflow

Opponent prep happens every week. MyGamePlan helps Jim save time so he isn't rebuilding the analysis from scratch every week. He automatically gets the same structured process every week so he can focus on more strategic work.

Every action tied back to video

A number on its own doesn't tell you enough. Jim connects each data point directly to the footage behind it, so the analysis is always supported by the eye test.

Custom metrics that cut straight to what matters

Rather than sifting through generic stats, Jim applies metrics built around what the coaches actually want to know. Opponent strengths, weaknesses, and key tendencies are spotted faster, with less noise.

ABout JIM

The Analyst's Lens

Jim Smit is the video analyst at FC Volendam, who he joined in summer 2025 as part of the technical staff following the club's promotion back to the Eredivisie. The Dutchman came in after two seasons in the same role at ADO Den Haag, with a year inside Ajax's youth academy before that.

Alongside the club role, Jim also works as video analyst for the Curaçao national team, who in November 2025 became the smallest nation ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. He will play an active role behind the scenes as they make their tournament debut at the 2026 World Cup.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does MyGamePlan create metrics custom to my analysis?

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We've built a rule engine that takes in the context of your tagging and style of play into account. We don't believe in general reports and default metrics, MyGamePlan will only provide insights, data and video about the principles that you care about, the player's strengths and weaknesses that are important for you and the opponent insights you want to benefit from.

What data sources does MyGamePlan use?

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We combine any event data provider, with any tracking data provider with any video (broadcast and tactical)

What modules does MyGamePlan have?

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Team performance, where you analyse your own game model based on your principles of play. Player Development where you can track the progress of your players, based on the metrics and principles that you think are important. Opponent Analysis where you can create custom metrics and xml files your next opponent and recruitment where you can find and analyse players that match your exact player profiles you are looking for.

Can MyGamePlan connect to tactical footage for analysis?

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Yes, we have an automated integration with most tactical video providers so you don't have to manually download, upload and manage any offset no more.

Does MyGamePlan also provide a download in an xml file?

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Yes, our XML files are generated every game based on your custom tags.

Is MyGamePlan only available for professional clubs?

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No, if you have clear video footage and match sheets of each available game we can start, amateur and academy teams can use MyGamePlan.

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