Matthew Andrew

Dr Matthew Andrew is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Institute of Sport. His research focuses on talent identification, athlete development, and performance analysis in soccer and other sports. He explores topics such as verbal feedback mechanisms in professional coaching, biological maturation effects on youth athletes, and the application of data science in sports training.

Key research areas include soccer-specific development processes, cross-sport skill transferability, and the use of collaborative educational workshops to enhance coaching practices. His work emphasizes the integration of scientific insights with practical applications in professional sports environments.

Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding relative age effects in youth sports, the non-linear growth patterns of athletic abilities, and the optimization of training load management through advanced analytics. Dr Andrew’s publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach, combining biomechanics, sports psychology, and data-driven methodologies.

Despite his prolific research output, no scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He is based at the John Dalton Building and can be reached via Matthew.Andrew@mmu.ac.uk.