Sports Analytics Lab - College of Health and Human Performance

UF Sports Analytics Lab

Advancing Gator Athletics through AI-Powered Analytics

The UF Sports Analytics Laboratory bridges academic research and real-world applications to enhance sports performance, strategy, and management.

Conduct cutting-edge research in sports analytics.
Collaborate with Gators athletics teams to improve performance and decision-making.
Educate students in analytics techniques applied to sports through hands-on projects.

Publish studies on sports performance, injury prevention, fan engagement, etc.
Collaborate with other UF departments, including engineering, statistics, and business

Provide analytics support to Gators teams (e.g., player evaluation, game strategy)
Develop AI-driven insights for recruitment and scouting

Offer opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in projects
Host workshops and competitions (e.g., sports analytics challenges / hackathons), open to students in the UF Sports Analytics Club and at other institutions

Director
Dr. Scott Nestler (Sport Management / ISOM)

Affiliated Faculty
Dr. Yonghwan Chang (Sport Management)
Dr. Gidon Jakar (Sport Management)
Dr. Yong Jae Ko (Sport Management)
Dr. Jim Hoover (Marketing)

Research Assistant
Gyujik Han (Sport Management)

Student Researchers
Durga Janaki Ram Potnuru (Computer Science)
Taewoo “Alex” Yoo (Sport Management)

• Hands-on experience in sports analytics •
• Networking opportunities with athletics professionals and researchers •

• Data-informed insights from UF faculty and students to optimize team performance •

• Enhances UF’s reputation as a leader in sports innovation •