Phil Boardman
Match Analyst
Phil arrived at Wolves in the summer of 2009 as the club increased their Prozone programme.
Possessing a BSc (Hons) degree in Geography and Sport Science from Loughborough University, he also went on to complete his MSc in Performance Analysis from UWIC.
He has previously coached football in America, and has analysis experience working with Glamorgan County Cricket Club while also being involved with the Rugby Football Union on a research project looking at the recent Experimental Law Variations.
Having initially arrived as Academy analyst and to assist the first team match analyst in delivery of the Prozone programme, Phil stepped up to senior duties in the summer of 2011.
Mike Bateman
Head of Academy Analysis
Mike completed a BSc (Hons) Sports Conditioning & Coaching degree at UWE Hartpury and is in the process of studying for his MSc in Performance Analysis at UWIC.
Mike is well travelled having previously worked at Crystal Palace, West Ham Utd and Manchester City. It was however, Wolves that gave Mike his first analysis work experience opportunities in 2008-09 when Wolves were promoted back to the Premier League. Therefore, it felt like a homecoming when he secured the Head of Academy Analysis role at Molineux in October, 2011.
He is helping to develop and drive forward the analysis support that is currently in place and to assist in aimong to develop young talent through to the first team.
Chris West
Academy Match Analyst
Chris arrived at the club in August 2011 as the Wolves Academy looked to expand their performance analysis services throughout the age groups.
Chris possesses a BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Coaching from Leeds Metropolitan University and also has several I.C.T and FA coaching qualifications.
He has also had previous analysis experience working with both the Bradford City and Cardiff City first teams along with teaching experience in schools.
Chris Badlan
Recruitment Analyst
Having previously worked at Wolves as an intern, Chris joined the club on a permanent basis in March, 2012.
His job is to work closely with Chief Scout Dave Bowman in recruitment analysis as well as assisting first team analyst Phil Boardman.
Chris, who completed a BSc in Sports Science Coaching, has previously worked in Performance Analysis with West Bromwich Albion and Worcester University's football and basketball teams.
An FA qualified coach, Chris has also coached in schools and has run his own soccer camps, as well as picking up a Talent Identification Award.