Episode 5: Football

Episode 5: Football

Football is my favorite sport, but how are analytics used in both college and the NFL? Listen to learn about the Football Power Index and why Patrick Mahomes is receiving hype as a possible GOAT candidate. I also talk to Dave Revson, lead studio host at the Big Ten Network, about his profession and analytics role in television! For more information, visit my website [https://sites.google.com/view/onthenumberspodcast/overview]!

Episode 4: Lacrosse, Soccer, and Hockey

Listen for a comparison of three sports: lacrosse, soccer, and hockey. How are they similarly played and analyzed? I also talk to Coach Chris Delfausse, former coach at Adrian and Barry colleges, and now Boys’ Lacrosse Program Director at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Austin, Texas, about his experience with analytics, how lacrosse compares to other sports, and the direction of the sport! For more information, visit my website [https://sites.google.com/view/onthenumberspodcast/overview]!

Episode 3: Basketball

Basketball is one the the most popular sports worldwide. Listen for an explanation of basketball analytics using the Golden State Warriors. I also talk to Coach Thomas Hill, a former player for Duke University and the Indiana Pacers, and now Boys’ Basketball Program Director at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Austin, Texas. Hear an explanation of his experiences playing and coaching, as well as how analytics play a part in different aspects of the sport! For more information, visit my website [https://sites.google.com/view/onthenumberspodcast/overview]!

Episode 2: Baseball

Baseball is credited with being one of the first sports to incorporate sports analytics. Listen to learn one of the most famous instances of their use and an explanation of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ remarkable season last year! For more information, visit my website [https://sites.google.com/view/onthenumberspodcast/overview]!

Episode 1: An Introduction to Sports Analytics

In this episode, I briefly explain what sports analytics are, what the field entails, and why we as fans should care. Listen to get a baseline knowledge of this relatively new field! For more information, visit my ⁠website⁠ [https://sites.google.com/d/11J2mAX1HKhcZJ5wQ1VCf3LWsgMwtW-WQ/p/1tDiT6Xs2fnISEdrAAsUtdogk2QdMBdW_/edit]!