Statistics in Sports

Statistician for a Sports Data Agency

What are your professional duties as a sports statistician?

Responsible for all editorial material in our publications and on-line sites. Also serve as chief researcher and statistical analyst.

Is your position as a sports statistician a full-time or part-time position?

Full Time

What skills and academic training (e.g. college courses) are valuable to sports statisticians?

  • Math & Computer Courses
  • Statistics Courses
  • Writing Courses
What are the first steps in entering the sports industry as a statistician?

A good step is to begin as an intern or part-time worker for a team, college, or statistics agency

What kinds of data do you collect and analyze beyond team and individual performance?

  • Long-term trends in sports
  • Performance by age
  • Effects of changes in roles, equipment, and stadiums