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Course Description
This course provides an introduction to football analytics, delving into the use of data and statistical methods to evaluate player performance, team strategies, and game planning. Students will explore the fundamentals of football statistics, the rise of analytics in the sport, and the tools used by analysts to gain insights into both individual and team performance. The course is designed for those new to football analytics, requiring no prior experience in the field.
Through a mix of lectures, practical projects, and case studies, students will develop a foundational understanding of how data is revolutionizing football. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to analyze player data, understand key metrics, and apply analytic techniques to real-world football scenarios.
What You’ll Learn?
- Foundations of Football Statistics: Learn key metrics like yards per play, quarterback rating, and defensive efficiency.
- Introduction to Football Analytics: Explore the development and impact of analytics on game strategy and player evaluation in football.
- Data Collection and Analysis Tools: Gain hands-on experience with tools like Python and Excel to collect, clean, and analyze football data.
- Player Evaluation Techniques: Learn how to assess offensive and defensive players using both traditional and advanced metrics.
- Game Strategy Analysis: Understand how data-driven insights inform coaching decisions, play-calling, and roster management.
- Predictive Modeling in Football: Get an introduction to predictive modeling techniques for forecasting game outcomes and player performance.
- Ethical Considerations in Football Analytics: Discuss the ethical implications of data use in sports, including issues of privacy, bias, and fairness.
Course Content
Intro to Football Analytics Curriculum
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Foundations of Football Statistics
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Introduction to Football Analysis
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Data Collection and Analysis Tools
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Player Evaluation Techniques
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Game Strategy Analysis
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Predictive Modeling in Football
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Ethical Considerations in Football Analytics
A course by
Dave Yount
Founder & President
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