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Layer 01 — Capture
Type · Tool
For · analyst
Under 5 min to install

Use NotebookLM to Run a Match Debrief in 10 Minutes

Use NotebookLM to Run a Match Debrief in 10 Minutes
Section 01 — Why this matters

You filmed the match, tagged the clips, and wrote up your notes. But the debrief still takes 45 minutes to prep because you're stitching it all together manually. NotebookLM turns your raw match notes into a structured debrief document you can hand to the head coach before Monday morning.

Section 02 — What this actually upgrades

A capture tool, not a notes tool. The distinction matters.

Layer · Capture

This upgrades the Capture layer. Match data exists — video, stats, your own notes — but it's scattered across three apps and your memory. NotebookLM consolidates it into one structured output without you having to build templates or write summaries from scratch.

Cognitive load removed

It removes the 'stitching' load — the cognitive effort of pulling insights from multiple sources into a single coherent narrative. You stop being the translation layer between raw data and coach-ready language.

Workflow slot

Post-match, ideally within 24 hours. Upload your notes Sunday night or Monday morning. Have the debrief doc ready before the first coaching meeting of the week.

Section 03 — This week's upgrade

Three steps. Twelve minutes total.

  1. Step 01
    Install
    Go to notebooklm.google.com and create a new notebook. Upload your match notes (text file, Google Doc, or paste directly). Add any match stats PDF or scouting report you have.
  2. Step 02
    Use once
    Ask NotebookLM: 'Summarise the key themes from this match. Structure it as: 3 things that worked, 3 things to fix, 1 tactical adjustment for next week.' Review what it gives you.
  3. Step 03
    Store
    Save the output as your weekly debrief template in Google Drive under /Season/Match Reviews/. Tag it with the date and opponent. This becomes your searchable match archive.
Section 04 — The prompts

2 prompts, one unlocked.

▶ Post-Match Debrief — for AnalystsNotebookLM (Gemini)
You are a performance analyst assistant. I'm going to give you my raw match notes from [OPPONENT] on [DATE].

Summarise them into a structured debrief with these sections:
1. Three things that worked (with specific examples from the notes)
2. Three things to fix (with specific examples)
3. One tactical adjustment for next week's match against [NEXT OPPONENT]
4. Key individual performances (positive and negative)

Keep the language direct and coach-ready. No jargon the head coach wouldn't use in a team meeting.
▶ Quick Debrief — for Head CoachesClaude Sonnet
Member-only prompt — click to unlock.
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Section 05 — How each role uses it

Same tool. 3 different jobs.

Head Coach
uses it to prep the Monday review meeting in 10 minutes instead of 45.
Performance Analyst
uses it to turn raw match data into a structured report the coaching staff can actually read.
S&C
uses it to extract physical performance data mentions from match notes — who looked fatigued, who got through the full 80.
Section 06 — Who shouldn't use this
⚠ Skip this if
If your club already has Hudl with a structured tagging workflow and an analyst who builds the debrief in Hudl's native tools, this layer is already covered. Adding NotebookLM on top is duplication, not leverage.
Section 07 — Stack position

Where this fits in the system.

← Pairs with
Turn Voice Notes into a Searchable Coaching Log
Memory · Layer 03
→ Feeds into
Plan Your Training Week with Claude in One Conversation
Thinking · Layer 02
Section 08 — Leverage scorecard

The spec sheet.

Use NotebookLM to Run a Match Debrief in 10 Minutes · Capture
SOTG-01
8/ 10
Leverage Score
Time to install5 minutes
Time saved per week30–45 minutes
Cognitive load removedHigh
AI literacy requiredLow
Free tier sufficientYes