Author

Scott Nicholls

Observed names: Scott B Nicholls, Scott B. Nicholls, Scott Benjamin Nicholls

Institution: University of Derby

Observed institutions: English Institute of Sport, University of Derby, Middlesex University London

ORCID: 0000-0002-6200-1418

Observed ORCID: 0000-0002-6200-1418

OpenAlex ID: A5009976636

The observational analysis of elite coaches within youth soccer: The importance of performance analysis

2016 · Scott B Nicholls, Paul R Worsfold · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · 42

The implementation of performance analysis and feedback within Olympic sport: The performance analyst's perspective

2018 · Scott B Nicholls, Nic James, et al. · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · 32

Elite coaches’ use and engagement with performance analysis within Olympic and Paralympic sport

2018 · Scott B. Nicholls, Nic James, et al. · International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport · 31

The importance of appearing trustworthy in the workplace: performance analysts’ perspectives

2023 · Lee Nelson, Nic James, et al. · Sport Education and Society · 21

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Performance analysis practice within Olympic and Paralympic sports: A comparison of coach and analyst experiences

2022 · Scott B. Nicholls, Nic James, et al. · International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport · 18

The role of debriefing in enhancing learning and development in professional boxing

2022 · Yasmin Kojman, Kelvin Beeching, et al. · International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport · 16

The role of selected pre-match covariates on the outcome of One-day International (ODI) cricket matches

2023 · Kayla McEwan, Lee Pote, et al. · South African Journal of Sports Medicine · 10

The use of performance analysis and data driven approaches within senior men's football recruitment

2025 · Will Frost, Ryan Groom, et al. · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · 9

Relative age effect in male and female elite international amateur boxing

2024 · Vladislav Kim, Lee Pote, et al. · Journal of Sports Sciences · 9

The landscape of validity and reliability practices from applied performance analysts: Establishing a best practice framework

2025 · John William Francis, Jamie Lee Kyte, et al. · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · 8

The Change in Test Cricket Performance Following the Introduction of T20 Cricket: Implications for Tactical Strategy

2023 · Scott Nicholls, Lee Pote, et al. · Sports Innovation Journal · 7

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A Comparison of the Physical Characteristics of Adolescent Female, Academy Cricket Players

2024 · Lee Pote, Scott Nicholls, et al. · Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise · 6

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Physiological and Perceptual Demands During a Simulated “The Hundred” Batting Work-Bout in Female Cricketers

2024 · Lee Pote, Scott Nicholls, et al. · Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise · 5

Anthropometric and morphological characteristics of elite male cricket bowlers and batters over time: A systematic review

2023 · Lee Pote, Scott Nicholls, et al. · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · 5

The evolving role of performance analysis in football: Integrating the observation of psychological behaviours

2026 · Ben Ashdown, Claire Mulvenna, et al. · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · 4

The perception and value of performance analysis within elite academy football: A comparison between phases

2025 · Chloe L. Dhillon, Scott B. Nicholls, et al. · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · 4

An analysis of specific batting demands in the women’s The Hundred competition

2023 · Scott Nicholls, James Keenan, et al. · South African Journal of Sports Medicine · 4

Winning in Premier League 2: a statistical model of technical performance indicators

2026 · Nick Howell, Ryan Groom, et al. · International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport · 2

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Validating and identifying KPIs in ATP/WTA hard court tennis match play (2019–2023) using the PWOL method

2024 · Matthew J Venn-Moncur, Nimai Parmar, et al. · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · 2

From roots to branches: Developing relational, practical, and technical competencies in performance analysis

2026 · Scott B Nicholls, Ryan Groom, et al. · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching · 1

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Relative age effect across men's and women's international and domestic football

2026 · Michael Brind, Ryan Groom, et al. · International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

Coaches’ perceptions of injuries in women’s football

2026 · Lee Pote, James Keenan, et al. · Research in Sports Medicine

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The ball in play demands of elite rugby union

2014 · Scott Nicholls · ChesterRep (University of Chester)

Works count: 23

Citation count: 236

H-index: 9

I10-index: 7