Featured Research Projects
General Manager / Head Coach Ages and Outcomes
This project analyzes how age and experience of general managers and head coaches in college and pro football and basketball relate to team success. By tracking leadership demographics and performance metrics over decades, we aim to uncover trends that link leadership profiles to winning records and championship appearances.
Coaching Trees and Networks
Using Social Network Analysis / Network Science methods, this project maps coaching relationships in football (and possibly basketball) to reveal how mentorship and connections shape coaching careers. By analyzing coaching trees, we identify key influencers and explore how these networks impact hiring and team performance.
Directorsâ Cup Strategies
This project models what drives success in the Learfield Directorsâ Cup, comparing whether schools excel by sponsoring many sports or by focusing resources on fewer teams. We analyze trends among top-performing schools like Stanford, Texas, and Florida to uncover winning strategies.
Game Duration Study
We examine how the length of football, basketball, and baseball games has changed over time, focusing on the effects of rule changes and differences between college and pro levels. By using actual game times, we provide insights for broadcasters and streaming services on evolving game durations.
Simulated Tracking Data
Building on existing simulated tracking frameworks, this project uses advanced machine learning to analyze soccer tactics. By extending open-source tools, we aim to identify team formations, predict passing networks, and evaluate defensive strategies in simulated match environments. Â