Speaker Series: Sports Analytics - Isabel Alfonso, Syracuse University

Sports analytics utilizes data and statistical methods to gain a competitive edge in sports, impacting player performance, team strategy, and even business operations. It involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to athletes, games, and fan behavior to inform decision making. This field is rapidly evolving, with increasing emphasis on using data to optimize player performance, game strategies, and revenue generation for sports organizations. Sports analytics is also used to develop athlete diets and to help prevent injuries.