This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.rstudio.com/blog/advice-to-aspiring-sports-analytics-professionals
Photo by Ameer Basheer “How do I get started?” While not asked explicitly, this question summarizes the highest ranked inquiries we received from attendees of the “R in Sport Analytics” discussion we hosted in mid-June. My contribution to RStudio’s ongoing Enterprise Community Meetups highlighted the importance of data-driven frameworks and how they should influence decisions on the field, court, ice or pitch in the same way they impact decisions in the boardroom.