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Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 16 hours
  • Course by The State University of New York
  • Offered by

About

This course will provide students with an introduction to using specific data techniques to address key sports administrative functions in team and roster management. The primary focus is on the use of data analysis in player acquisition and retention, as well as player and coach assessment. Students will learn how the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and standard player contract (SPC) provide the framework for management decisions in which data analysis play a pivotal role. There is a focus on data science techniques as applied to sports datasets. Students will interpret outcomes of data analysis within the context of a sports calendar; identify provisions of the CBA and SPC; and gain an understanding of how the provisions impact decisions on team and roster management.

Modules

Introduction to Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management

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  • Introduction to Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management

1 Readings

  • Acknowledgements

Annual Calendar Overview

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1 Videos

  • Calendar Overview

Fall (September to December)

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1 Videos

  • September to December

Winter (January to April)

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1 Videos

  • January to April

Spring (May to June)

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • May to June

Summer (July to August)

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1 Videos

  • July to August

Calendar Summary

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Management’s Critical Dates 12-month Calendar

1 Videos

  • Calendar Summary

1 Readings

  • Management’s Critical Dates 12-month Calendar Overview

R & RStudio

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  • Exercise: Introduction to RStudio Programming Environment

1 Readings

  • Some Basic Information & Downloading R

Preseason Overview

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  • Preseason Overview

Data Analytics in the Preseason

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  • Data Analytics in the Preseason

Roster Building

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  • Roster Building

Preseason Physicals, Medical Assessments & Return to Play

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  • Preseason Physicals, Medical Assessments & Return to Play

Industry Perspective

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Les Bisson MD: Preseason Players as Patients
  • Les Bisson, MD: Medical Assessments of Roster Candidates

1 Readings

  • Training Camp and Roster Building

Capfriendly.com

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2 Videos

  • Tampa Bay
  • Montreal

Linear Algebra Basics

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Peer Review

  • Regression Exercise

1 Discussions

  • Linear Algebra Discussion

5 Videos

  • Basic Facts
  • Matrices
  • Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors
  • Regression
  • Exercise: Regression (ie. Drawing Data Curves Thru Data Points)

Scouting, Roster Evaluation & Preparing for the Trade Deadline

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  • Scouting, Roster Evaluation & Preparing for the Trade Deadline

Negotiations with Amateur Graduates

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  • Negotiations with Amateur Graduates

Benefits & Player Value

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  • Benefits & Player Value

1 Readings

  • Scouting, Roster Evaluation and Preparing for the Trade Deadline

Clustering as a Data Analytics Tool

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1 Peer Review

  • Clustering Exercise

1 Discussions

  • Clustering Discussion

2 Videos

  • Clustering as a Data Analytics Tool
  • Exercise: Clustering

Industry Perspectives

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2 Videos

  • Industry Perspective: UB's Athletic Training Program
  • Industry Perspective: Athletic Trainers & Organizational Relationships

Critical 8-Week Compliance Calendar

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  • Critical 8-Week Compliance Calendar
  • From a Coach’s Perspective: Using Statistics and Rosters

The CBA as it Relates to the Entry Draft & Free Agency

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  • The CBA as it Relates to the Entry Draft & Free Agency
  • From a Coach’s Perspective: How Involved is the Coach in Organization Decision

Early Round Draft Picks and Buyouts

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  • Early Round Draft Picks and Buyouts
  • From a Coach’s Perspective: Communication across the Organization

Management, Scouts, and Data Analysts Sit Side-by-Side

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  • The Entry Draft, Free Agency & Assessing the Future

4 Videos

  • Management, Scouts, and Data Analysts Sit Side-by-Side
  • Industry Perspective: Athletic Trainers & Player Data Access
  • Industry Perspective: The Athletic Trainer Role as an Executive
  • Les Bisson MD: Wearable Technology and Privacy

1 Readings

  • The Entry Draft, Free Agency & Assessing the Future

The Busy Offseason

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  • The Busy Offseason

The CBA: Articles 8 - 16

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  • The CBA: Articles 8 - 16

A Coach's Perspective

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  • From a Coach’s Perspective: The Player and Coach
  • From a Coach’s Perspective: One Big Happy Family

Roster Signings and Retention Efforts

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  • Roster Signings and Retention Efforts
  • Les Bisson MD: Evaluating Player Injury Data

Industry Perspectives

    • 2 Videos
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  • Industry Perspective: Using Data for Organizational Decisions
  • Industry Perspective: Athlete Chemistry

Training Camp Preparations

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  • Training Camp Preparations

What Data Should be Emphasized?

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    • 1 Readings
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  • What Data Should be Emphasized?

1 Readings

  • The Off-Season

Roster Building Capstone

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Roster Building Capstone

Auto Summary

Discover how to leverage data analysis for sports team and roster management with this Coursera course. Focusing on player acquisition, retention, and assessment, you'll explore how collective bargaining agreements and standard player contracts influence management decisions. Ideal for beginners, the course spans 960 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Perfect for aspiring sports administrators and data enthusiasts.

Bruce Pitman
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Bruce Pitman

Helen Drew
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Helen Drew

Gerry Meehan
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Gerry Meehan

Amy Moore
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Amy Moore