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#8 Ben Alamar: Business Lessons from Sports Analytics
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In this episode of the Decision Intelligence Lab podcast, hosts Vijay Mehrotra and Michael Watson engage with Ben Alamar, a PhD economist and sports analytics expert. They explore the evolution of sports analytics, the impact of motion tracking technology, and the challenges of integrating data into decision-making processes in sports. Ben shares personal anecdotes about his experiences with teams, the importance of understanding risk, and the role of leadership in fostering a data-driven culture. Ben offers advice for aspiring sports analysts and concludes with recommendations for further reading.
Chapters
00:00 - Preview
1:30 - Meet Ben Alamar
3:21 - The Evolution of Sports Analytics
7:04 - Motion Tracking and Its Impact
10:03 - Translating Sports Analytics to Business
12:00 - Behavior Change and Mindset Shifts
14:40 - Risk Perception in Decision Making
19:16 - Fan Engagement and Business Objectives
20:20 - Draft Decisions: Case Studies
28:00 - Fostering Evidence-Based Culture in Sports
33:43 - Advice for Aspiring Sports Analysts
36:46 - Recommendations for Further Reading
Book Recommendations:
- "Basketball Beyond Paper" by Dean Oliver
- "Ballistic" by Henry Abbott
Check out P3 Applied Sports Science: https://www.p3.md/
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Connect with guest
Benjamin Alamar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benalamar/
Connect with hosts
Prof. Vijay Mehrotra (University of San Francisco): https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-mehrotra-ba9498/
Prof. Michael Watson (Northwestern University): https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-watson-07600a1
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