Explore the latest stories and updates from the Sports Analytics Club Program, where students gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of sports data and business analytics. From collaborations with professional teams to in-depth projects analyzing revenue models, our students engage in real-world applications that bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry practices. Stay tuned for news on their projects, partnerships, and achievements as they explore the impact of data on the sports industry.
Onyinye Okonkwo ‘23 is a rare “student of the game.” He is a key veteran player on Fordham Prep’s varsity basketball team that won back-to-back New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) City Championships in 2020 and 2022.
The 3rd annual iSTEAM Expo, held at Fordham Prep’s Moglia Commons on April 30, showcased over a dozen student-led activities, including Robotics, 3D Printing, Game Development, and more. The event celebrated student creativity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. iSTEAM Coordinator Dr. Raymond Gonzalez highlighted the students’ contributions, while President Anthony Day emphasized the importance of adapting Jesuit education to modern technological advancements.
Hailing from Nogales, AZ, the Nogales High School Sports Analytics Club members presented their research on March 9 at the 2024 SABR Analytics Conference on Arizona State University’s Downtown Phoenix Campus. This three-day event focuses on baseball analytics and offered a variety of activities that delve into different aspects of the field. The presentation was given by Erick Figueroa, John Nunez, Renee Brown, and Pamela Carbajal. SABR is the Society for American Baseball Research, which is dedicated to fostering the research and dissemination of the history and record of baseball.
GCSA Board Member Press Release The Michigan State University Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics (GCSA) program is pleased to announce the addition of Christien D. Oliver to its advisory board.
Summer Program Shows Local Students the Possibilities of Data Science A summer program at the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science did more than just educate a group of
A summer program at the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science did more than just educate a group of young people about what the field was about – it showed them that a career in data science could be for them.
Check out how students from the Sports Analytics Club at James Madison High School got an inside look at the world of data-driven decision-making with the Dallas Mavericks. In this insightful video, students explore the correlation between traditional business revenue and the impact of social media versus conventional business models. Students met with the Mavericks staff to learn how the team uses and interprets data to boost their success both on and off the court.
On Saturday, Ben Wallace, four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and core member of the 2004 champion Detroit Pistons, will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Nobody — arguably including Wallace himself — was more thrilled by the honor than a group of six students at Armstrong High School in Richmond, a 10-minute drive from Wallace’s alma mater of Virginia Union University.
The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, in partnership with Wasserman and in association with the Sports Analytics Club Program (SACP), is focused on increasing diversity in the sports industry, as is the SACP. To amplify that mission, SACP is supporting the MIT Sloan Conference’s new Mentorship Program, presented by Wasserman, by sponsoring eight college students who are alumni of SACP Clubs in 2021 and 2022.
Chauncey Billups, the 2004 NBA Finals MVP for the Detroit Pistons and a five-time NBA All-Star, is highly qualified for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., according to research by the Cass Technical High School Sports Analytics Club in Detroit.
The Cass Tech students, participants in The Sports Analytics Club Program (SACP), analyzed Billups’ statistical profile from his 17-year NBA career and found that the five-time All-Star compared favorably to several other point guards already enshrined in Springfield.
In January 2020, the Quince Orchard High (QOHS) Sports Analytics Club (MD) predicted the NBA stardom of Murray in a data science driven SACP Research Report issued to the Denver Nuggets under the assignment of Tommy Balcetis, assistant general manager of the Nuggets. The Club was governed by STEM Teacher Michael Schweizer and George Mason University Professor Ralph Romanelli served as the University Partner Advisor.
A Data Scientist was the highest paying entry-level job in 2019, with the median base salary of $95,000, in which according to Forbes it also held the lowest percentile of women, African Americans, and Latinos working in the field. To address this disparity, the CEO and Founder of the Sports Analytics Club Program Mr. Robert L. Clayton, Esq. collaboratively developed a partnership with Faculty member Ben Shields at MIT Sloan in 2017 where the Sports Analytics Club Program non-profit was born.
Explore a curated collection of resources to kickstart or advance your career in sports analytics and technology. Whether you’re looking for entry-level opportunities, specialized training programs, or networking events in the sports tech industry, these resources offer valuable insights and opportunities to help you stay informed and engaged in this dynamic field.
The Blue Jays are seeking a Data Scientist to join our team and push our organization forward through the utilization of cutting-edge data methodologies and emerging technology. The ideal candidate will have experience taking data science problems from the idea/planning phase through completion and implementation while collaborating with others.
The Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Mentorship Program is focused on graduate students, undergraduate students, and those early in their career (within 5 years of graduation) with interest in a sports career. The Sloan Sports Analytics Conference is committed to elevating and broadening inclusion in sports by creating opportunities for those who may not otherwise have access to similar mentorship.
The Business Strategy and Analytics team enables our organization to leverage data in every facet of the business, from operational needs to strategic planning. Individuals on this team leverage technical proficiencies and understanding of the business and the industry to implement systems, tools, automation, and data flow processes that allow our stakeholders to achieve their goals. The team is seeking an individual to own internal relationships with core lines of business, and leverage the knowledge gained to optimize and deliver tools that empower those groups to drive revenue.
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia (UVA) is assembling a diverse and world-class faculty with broad expertise in data science to foster and advance our Undergraduate, Master, and PhD programs. We are searching to fill multiple open rank professorships in data science on the Academic General Faculty Teaching Track. At the School of Data Science, Academic General Faculty on the Teaching Track instruct classes (in-person and online), conduct educational scholarship, engage in grant-driven research, and advise and mentor students.
The Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Research and Development group is looking for an Associate. This is a paid position in Phoenix, AZ with flexible start and end dates based on the applicant’s availability. This position is not limited to students who are about to graduate, but earlier availability is preferred.
Associates can expect to have opportunities to interact and learn from people across departments within the front office.
The Tampa Bay Rays are in search of their next Research and Development Intern. Their R&D group helps shape their Baseball Operations decision-making processes through the analysis and interpretation of data. They are seeking those with a passion for baseball and a desire to contribute through mathematics, data analysis and computation.
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