Selected presentations
Machine learning in sports
Hear from Sam as he presents on some of the main benefits of adopting machine learning for various problems and applications in high performance sport.
Originally presented in Sydney, Australia on July 26th, 2018
Understanding and evaluating the return on investment from any sports technology
Sam sits down with Rob Pacey from Sportsmith to discuss the democratisation of data in sport and how individuals can understand the return on investment of the technology they choose. There’s also debate on how sports data has affected fan engagement, and whether these developments have been positive for sport. Finally, Rob and Sam discuss how to subjectively choose a sports technology provider and the criteria we can all look out for.
Originally released in January 2022
The Future of 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀
Explore how 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 is shaping performance, coaching, analytics, and the future of athletic competition
Originally released in January 2026
Are you employable?
Sam sits down with James Grigson to discuss his journey from strength and conditioning to sports analytics, his passion for solving new problems, the future of sport scientists and the power of the generalist.
Originally recorded on May 13th, 2020
Machine learning in sports
Sam presents an overview about some of the opportunities for machine learning in to sport at the Centro Singular de Investigación en Tecnoloxías Intelixentes (CiTiUS) in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain.
Originally presented in Santiago de Compostela on June 27th, 2016
The future of skill development in sports
Sam talks with cricket technology company, Str8bat, about the use of technology in sports and how different kinds have had an influence on sports.
Originally presented via Zoom on October, 2020
Impact of the individual player on team sport outcomes
Sam presents a method to assess the influence of individual player performance distribution on match outcome in team sports
Originally presented at the New England Symposium on Statistics in Sports, Harvard University, September 26th, 2015.
An insight into the analytics of high performance sport
Sam presents a general, high-level overview of the current state of analytics in high performance sport to Susquehanna International Group at their Sydney headquarters
Originally presented in Sydney, Australia on October 18th, 2017
Podcast, TV & Radio appearances
A creative and analytic mind
Interview with Scott Livingston around Sam’s career and personal story. Originally aired 7th June, 2022
Pro clubs & universities
Chat with Darren Burgess & Peter Brukner on the pros and cons of linking universities and pro sports
The science of elite sport
Discussion with Patricia Karvelas and Markus Deutsch. Originally aired September 12th, 2018
Machine learning in elite sports
Discussion with Mladen Jovanovic on the role of machine learning/predictive analytics in sports
Evaluating sports technology
Discussion with Rob Pacey on the Pacey Performance Podcast. Originally aired 3rd March 2022
Leadership in Sports Data
Discussing analytics in the sporting and sports tech environment. Originally aired 23rd Oct, 2018
Analytics for skill acquisition
Analytics to improve skill acquisition & evaluate usable technologies. Originally aired 18th Jan 2021
The future of sports science
Interview on the future of sport science, on Sky News ‘Business of Sport’. Originally aired July 27th, 2019
Written
AFL Game Analysis Committee
Details role in the 2021 AFL Game Analysis Committee
The future of sports?
Interview with the Royal Society of Victoria as part of their Inspiring Victoria initiative
Is winning all that counts?
Commentary on the importance of considering expectations vs actual performance in sports
24th March 2016
Moneyball 2.0?
Presentation to the Royal Society of Victoria with Professor Damian Farrow on the future of sport
April 29th, 2019
Games by numbers
Details how machine learning has the potential to change sport
19th March 2015
Western Bulldogs Hackathon
Article on data and technology use within Western Bulldogs post 2016 Grand Final success
Analytics for better decisions in sports
Wide ranging discussion with GSIS on the future of analytics for sports.
Universities & entrepreneurship
Building entrepreneurial ecosystems can help universities thrive.
8th December 2020