Sports Analytics

This book allows readers embark on a journey through the exhilarating world of sports enhanced by the power of data-driven insights. From the nail-biting moments on the field to the strategic decisions behind the scenes, this comprehensive guide unveils the secrets that propel teams to victory and champions to greatness. The authors explore the cutting-edge techniques and methodologies that revolutionize the way we understand and analyze sports performance. From player evaluations to game strategies, injury prevention to fan engagement, this book equips you with the tools to gain a competitive edge in any sport. Whether you're a coach, player, analyst, or simply a passionate fan, this book will change the way you see the game.

The book details how to use analytics and machine learning to highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) of sports for analysis. The authors show how to apply various statistical techniques, machine learning and data mining algorithms for on-field and off-field analysis. They go on to show how analytical algorithms are used in the sports ecosystem to derive solutions for the team and leadership, helping team managers and coaches to monitor games and player information through dashboards. The book then shows how to deploy machine learning algorithms for validating and improving teams and players performance. The book is relevant to professionals and academics working in machine learning and data analysis related to sports. 

Dr. Dieu Hack-Polay is an associate Professor of Management at Crandall University (Canada) and an Associate Professor in Organizational Studies at Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln (UK). He has significant industry experience. His academic experience spans several years in various institutions and countries. Dr. Dieu Hack-Polay obtained the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in sociology at the University of Surrey and the Doctor of Education (EdD) in leadership and management at the University of Lincoln. His main research interest is in sociology and international human resource management. He has authored three books and several book chapters research articles in international journals. His latest publications examine the role of technology in environmental sustainability. His professional affiliations include chartered fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and fellowship ofthe Society for Education & Training (SET). He is also an active member of the British Sociological Association (BSA) and the Canadian Sociological Association (CSA).

A Mansurali is an avid researcher and a well-rounded academician in the field of business management, with a special focus on marketing, analytics, and applied research. With innovative and engaging pedagogy, he engages and trains students to understand the current developments in the fields and has several academic contributions in the form of publications to his credit. He is proficient in R, Python, Tableau, Power BI and machine learning algorithms. He’s also a certified trainer for R and Machine learning from STAR certification. His competence in analytics and research has earned him key roles in sponsored research projects. He has spent 10 years teaching management graduates marketing, analytics related courses and researching the same. He has also bagged funding from the University GrantsCommission to conduct research in the area of Microfinance. Dr. A Mansurali has completed his undergraduate BCA from PSG College of Arts and Science and MBA from PSG College of Technology and a doctoral degree from Anna University, Chennai. He has also completed PGDCA, M.Sc. Applied Psychology and MA Tamil from Bharathiar University- School of Distance Education. He also holds a PGP – Business Analytics and Business Intelligence degree jointly offered by Great Lakes School for Executive Learning Mccombs school of business, and The University of Texas at Austin. And he’s a lifetime learner having certification in the areas of Digital Marketing, Business intelligence, and analytics. He also engages academic fraternity, and industry and trains them in the areas of business intelligence, analytics, and research through MDP and FDPs.Prior to academics, served in Janalakshmi Financial services as Area Head- Sales, the role of serving financially excluded people and involved in the activities of Customer acquisition for financial services and handling payment cycle. Publications: Scopus: 15 , Number of Publications: 39 and Book Chapters: 25. 

Dr. P. Mary Jeyanthi is an Associate Professor of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, India. She had one decade of industry experience in HDFC Bank Ltd, Business Intelligence Unit, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She had a hand full of expertise in Business Intelligence and forecasting analytics. She had done her research in “A New Implementation of Mathematical Models with metaheuristic Algorithms for Business Intelligence”. Business Intelligence & Analytics initiatives on High Net Worth (HNW) Portfolio and She will be responsible for the creation and execution of strategies. She is also a visiting faculty of IMT Ghaziabad, Woxsen University, Hyderabad.Dr. Besides that, she had published a number of research papers in various national and international reputed journals. Conducted several workshops on Research Methodology and Business Intelligence. She is the Resource Person by many colleges regarding soft skill training and workshops related to research paper writing. She had contributed many articles in magazines related the Building up the Human Capital and Business Analytics. She is expertise in the novelty approach of writing and managing the analytics with real-time scenarios. Her research interest in Business Intelligence and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big data analytics, Management Information Systems, Data Analysis, and Business models.

Dr. Ali B. Mahmoud is a dual PhD holder in Digital Marketing and Organisational Behaviour. Dr Mahmoud is a Visiting Professor of Management in the Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University in New York City, a Senior Research Scholar at ResPeo, and a part-time Lecturer (Adjunct Assistant Professor) of International Business at Brunel Business School at Brunel University London. Dr Mahmoud’s current research interests include topics related to digital consumer behaviour, entrepreneurial marketing, familial marketing, work psychology, wartime perceptions effects, and research in higher education. He has published over 70 publications, including books, book chapters and journal articles featured in international journals like European Management Review, Technovation, Personnel Review, Journal of Brand Management, Journal of Strategic Marketing, Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, BMC Public Health, BMC Psychology, Higher Education Quarterly, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management and many others. He has presented his work at leading conferences like the Academy of Marketing Science (AMS), the British Academy of Management (BAM) and the British Educational Research Association (BERA).