This is a guest post by the Northwestern University School of Professional Studies from their Beyond 339 Blog. It’s no secret that analytics are everywhere. We can now measure everything, from exabytes of organizational “big data” to smaller, personal information like your heart rate during a run. And when this data is collected, deciphered, and used […]
In the post-Moneyball era, sports franchises across the globe are better equipped to make catch-or-release decisions about athletes based on data and predictive analytics. Of course there is another group that you could argue is even more important to the success of a sports team – the fans. The most loyal will stay with the […]
New technology from startup ventures is transforming the sports industry. The mission of this series is to introduce startup companies in the sports technology space to a broader audience and allow CEO’s of new ventures to tell their story. Company: MYagonism CEO: Paolo Raineri Headquarters: Brescia, Italy 1. Elevator Pitch? Innovative coaching basketball analytics that win. Find the […]
Sports, universally, are watched live. Yet, there’s a segment of fans that are dependent on their DVRs, catching up on games later or fast-forwarding them. Power users try to predict which matchups could go to overtime and schedule their systems to record by an extra hour or so. However, oftentimes, these thrilling games tend to […]
Statistical metrics in the NFL have done a good job of telling the story for skill position players, but not necessarily for the nuances associated with offensive and defensive positions, whose talents are best measured with unconventional methods. The players’ intangible skills and presence can be difficult to convey to fans in comparison to historically […]
