# Which recognised experts should receive the questions?


Use a mixed panel: club buyers, technical practitioners, suppliers, commercial counsel and player representatives. Supplier testimony should explain a product’s capabilities and limitations; it should not determine an independent purchasing verdict.

The table records public credentials. Confirm titles, availability and relevant commercial relationships before commissioning an interview.

| Proposed expert | Publicly evidenced experience | Best questions to put to them |
|---|---|---|
| **Tyler Heaps** | San Diego FC confirmed his Sporting Director and General Manager contract extension on 24 February 2026; its announcement also records recruitment and analytics experience at Right to Dream, AS Monaco and US Soccer. | Incremental value, MLS feasibility, trial design, renewal decisions. ([sandiegofc.com](https://www.sandiegofc.com/news/san-diego-fc-re-signs-sporting-director-and-general-manager-tyler-heaps?utm_source=openai)) |
| **Arielle Dror** | Bay FC’s 2026 media guide lists her as Head of Data/Analytics. A November 2025 Posit session documents her work connecting data, video and sporting decisions. Use these dated credentials rather than assume her affiliation has remained unchanged. | Women’s coverage, integration, evidence presentation and lean-team adoption. ([bayfc.com](https://bayfc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-Bay-FC-Media-Guide.pdf)) |
| **Edward Gallagher** | Boston documented his recruitment appointment and women’s-football experience in March 2025. The Blazing Musket reported his appointment as Technical Director on 9 October 2026, superseding the recruitment title in older interview listings. | NWSL recruitment, international context, regional scouting and player assessment. ([bostonlegacyfc.com](https://bostonlegacyfc.com/blogs/press/edward-gallagher-hired-as-director-of-recruitment)) |
| **Sarah Rudd** | SRC identifies her as a co-founder and describes her previous leadership of Arsenal’s analytics department. The site displays inconsistent executive titles, so this document uses only the supported co-founder description. | Model evaluation, role fit, additional analytical value and build-versus-buy choices. ([srcftbl.com](https://www.srcftbl.com/)) |
| **Hugo Bordigoni** | SkillCorner’s February 2026 company history identifies him as a co-founder and describes his technical role in developing broadcast-derived data. | Observed versus estimated tracking, quality controls and limitations. Supplier perspective. ([landing.skillcorner.com](https://landing.skillcorner.com/articles/skillcorner-10th-anniversary)) |
| **Ty Chin** | Hudl’s February 2026 Colombian rights announcement identifies him as GM of Global Football. | Product overlap, competition entitlements, delivery commitments and roadmaps. Supplier perspective. ([hudl.com](https://www.hudl.com/blog/hudl-win-sports-scouting-rights-agreement-colombia)) |
| **Daniel Geey** | Sheridans lists him as a Sport Group partner advising clubs, rights holders and sports technology companies. | Commercial licensing, contractual scope and multi-club arrangements; pair with appropriately qualified US counsel for US-specific conclusions. ([sheridans.co.uk](https://www.sheridans.co.uk/lawyers/daniel-geey/)) |
| **Alexander Bielefeld** | International Sports Convention identifies him as a FIFPRO policy director and a lead negotiator of the Charter of Player Data Rights. | Player-data governance and the player perspective; not a substitute for an NWSLPA representative or US legal advice. ([internationalsportsconvention.com](https://internationalsportsconvention.com/speakers/alexander-bielefeld/)) |