Independent Statistical Consultant

I am a statistical consultant for three professional teams. In past years, I have worked for other teams in the same capacity. In this role, I produce statistical reports that contain detailed information about players. Some of these reports contain my written analysis of a team's players. The analysis is based largely on the players' stats.

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

Part Time

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

Strong math skills and an unyielding interest and enthusiasm for sports.

What are the first steps in entering the sports industry as a statistician?

I wrote a book and sent it free to all coaches and general managers in the sport of greatest interest to me and asked for their feedback. One coach called me and asked me to begin evaluating players using my methods. A more practical way to begin is to approach local high schools and colleges about work. Such jobs may be not come with a salary but can provide valuable training.

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

I have invented a number of analytical tools to evaluate overall performance, varying amounts of playing time, clutch performance, overall player worth based on individual and team performance, team chemistry, player matchups, and coaching performance.