Dane Obermeyer
Oxford
Summary
Analytical and dedicated soccer performance analyst with over three years of experience in elite, high-performance environments, including U.S. Soccer Youth National Teams and NCAA Division 1 programs. Proven ability to deliver actionable video and data insights that enhance coaching strategies, support technical staff, and inform recruitment decisions. Expertise encompasses the entire analysis workflow, from filming training sessions and matches using FAA-certified drone operation to live coding, opposition scouting, and comprehensive post-match analysis. Proficient in Hudl's platform and skilled in advanced data visualization with Tableau, contributing significantly to team performance and strategy development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Performance Analyst, YNT
U.S. Soccer Federation
02.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive performance analysis support to U14-U19 technical staff during talent identification(3), domestic(4) and international(2) YNT camps.
- Filmed, managed, and coded all training sessions and matches, delivering timely, actionable insights to coaches and players.
- Created detailed video illustrations and feedback clips to support individual player development and team tactical understanding.
- Contributed to player evaluation and talent identification by analyzing footage against USSF positional profiles and data-driven metrics.
- Managed end-to-end data/video workflows, ensuring all content was disseminated to staff and players in line with professional standards.
Video Content Analyst
U.S. Soccer Federation
06.2025 - Current
- Review, edit, and manage a comprehensive video database for the USSF Game Model, including principles, positional traits, and key player qualities to support recruitment decisions and squad planning.
- Analyzed content from 25+ domestic and international camps, over 150 video packages, highlighting individual player best practices.
Opposition Analyst, NCAA Division 1 Men's Soccer
Utah Tech University
08.2025 - Current
- Analyzed opposition match, team, and player reports to identify projected starting 11, formation, positional roles, and tactical strategy.
- Reviewed and compiled detailed video scouting reports based on analysis for dissemination to coaching staff and players.
- Helped team finish 2nd in conference, qualifying for post season play (preseason projected to finish 9th).
Performance Analyst, NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer
University of Mississippi
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Delivered in-depth opposition scouting reports and pre-match presentations to assist coaching staff with tactical preparation and game-plan development.
- Tracked and reported on team and positional KPIs, using data-driven metrics to inform post-match reviews and optimize session design.
- Organized and facilitated individual training and game clips for all players to support development goals.
- Developed and maintained customized Sportscode coding windows and databases to integrate multiple video and data sources for effective performance tracking.
- Managed interns that assisted with data collection (live coding, GPS, etc.)
Assistant Coach, NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer
Utah Tech University
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Supported recruitment decisions by conducting detailed video analysis and live scouting of potential student-athletes.
- Translated complex performance data into actionable dashboards and reports to support the coaching staff's tactical decision-making.
- Conducted detailed opposition and post-game analysis to support tactical preparation.
- Assisted in the transition from division II to division I soccer, culminating in a 10-6-2 record in 2022, qualifying for first post season in school history.
Academy Head Coach, MLS Academy
Minnesota United FC
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Scouted and identified talented youth players for the academy recruitment pipeline.
- Led all aspects of the U13 academy team, including player development, training session planning, and in-game tactical management.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Analytics
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS12.2025
Skills
- First Team Training & Match Analysis
- Opposition Scouting & Pre-Match Analysis
- Player Evaluation & Recruitment Scouting
- Data-Driven Player & Team Analysis
- Individual Player Development & Video Feedback
- Live Match Coding & Halftime Reporting
- KPI Tracking & Reporting
- Remote Pilot (Drone) Certified (FAA)
- USSF 'A' Youth License
- Hudl Platform (Sportscode, Studio, Statsbomb, Wyscout, Insight)
- Spiideo
- Tableau Desktop Certified
- Python, R, SQL
- FA Level 1 Talent Identification
- USSF 'C' License Coach Educator
Certification
- Remote Pilot Certification (Part 107) | Federal Aviation Administration (2025-05)
- Coach Educator C License | U.S. Soccer Federation (2024-09)
- FA Level 1 Talent Identification | The Football Association (2024-05)
- USSF A Youth License | U.S. Soccer Federation (2017-06)
Timeline
Opposition Analyst, NCAA Division 1 Men's Soccer
Utah Tech University
08.2025 - Current
Video Content Analyst
U.S. Soccer Federation
06.2025 - Current
Performance Analyst, YNT
U.S. Soccer Federation
02.2025 - Current
Performance Analyst, NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer
University of Mississippi
07.2023 - 11.2025
Assistant Coach, NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer
Utah Tech University
06.2020 - 06.2023
Academy Head Coach, MLS Academy
Minnesota United FC
07.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Sports Analytics
University of Mississippi