Jacob is a performance analyst at LUNTA, bringing a wealth of expertise across multiple sports. Jacob helps to support and quantify the development of the players’ on-court performances through analysis of training sessions and competitive matches. He works closely with both the coaches and strength and conditioning team to inform the development of players. This includes providing statistical data to the coaches to support their teaching throughout the year. 

Jacob's role is combined with a PhD study focusing on identifying the key physical and tactical characteristics of elite junior tennis players, helping to bridge the gap between junior and professional levels. 

Jacob joins the Academy having previously worked for Hawkeye, the leading provider of electronic line calling in professional tennis, giving unique insights into high-performance match analysis at the highest level of tennis, working at multiple grand slams. With a degree in Sport and Exercise Technology, Jacob has extensive experience as a performance analyst, specializing in optimising athlete performance through data-driven insights and video feedback.