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Soccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show: Club World Cup Special EditionGet ready for the Club World Cup as Howard Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics and host of our Copa Libertardores coverage, gets you ready by previewing the CONMEBOL representatives in the tournament this summer.2025-06-1448 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, episodes 61 & 62: Group stage compete, knockout round readyHoward Hamilton is back with a doubleshot with two episodes of the Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, covering the end of the group stage and the draw for the knockout rounds.2025-06-0342 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa LIbertadores Show, ep60: Preview the final group stage matches in this year's competitionIt's down to the wire in the group stage of the Copa LIbertadores and Howard Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back to preview this week's matches.2025-05-2729 min
Soccer Down HereThe Copa Libertadores Show Episode 59: The Match Day Five RecapPresented by SoccermetricsHoward looks back at Match day Five in the Copa Libertadores- where the favorites took care of business for the most part...2025-05-1928 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep58: Previewing Matchday 5Down to the final two matches in the group stage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores, Howard Hamilton is back for your preview of this week's crucial games across the competition.2025-05-1319 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 57: Reviewing Matchday 4Howard Hamilton, the creator of Soccermetrics, looks at Matchday four just past in the Copa Libertadores...The road teams had the day most of the time...Howard has your look back...2025-05-1028 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 56: The Group Stage ResumesHoward Hamilton, the creator of Soccermetrics, brings you the new episode of the Copa Libertadores Show...Match Day 4 in the group stage kicks off this week and some teams can already punch their ticket forward...Here's the preview!2025-05-0624 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep55: Matchday 3 recapGet caught up on the latest from the Copa Libertadores tournament with Soccermetrics founder Howard Hamilton.2025-04-2821 min
Soccer Down HereCopa Libertadores Show, Episode 54: Matchday Three PreviewPresented by Howard Hamilton and SoccermetricsWe look at Matchday Three and the time to turn early results around is now...2025-04-2213 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show ep53: News updates and a history lessonHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back with episode 53 of The Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show. Get caught up on the news in this year's edition of the tournament and get a history lesson on Mexican clubs in the Copa Libertadores.2025-04-2251 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep52: Matchday 2 recap, updates on Colo ColoHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back with the latest Copa Libertadores Show to recap Matchday 2 in the group stage and with updates on a tragedy at Colo Colo.2025-04-1428 minSoccer Down HereThe Copa Libertadores Show, Presented by Soccermetrics Episode 51- The Busy Match Week ContinuesHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, breaks down the busy three-day window in the round of 32 as the matches come fast and furious in the mid-week2025-04-0827 minSoccer Down HereThe Copa Libertadores Podcast, Episode 50: Presented by SoccerMetrics- # Days Of GroupHoward Hamilton looks at the latest news from the Copa LibertadoresThe group stage has 16 matches over the next three days and a lot of the big guns are on display...Here's your preview with the 32 teams in action2025-04-0724 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Podcast, Episode 49: The Group Stage Rolls OnHoward Hamilton, the man behind Soccermetrics, looks at a very busy week in Libertadores with 16 matches in the next three days!Get all your info and intel here...2025-04-0135 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep48: Previewing the 2025 Group StageHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back to preview the group stage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores2025-03-2132 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep47: Reviewing the final preliminary round and looking ahead to the group stageHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back to recap the 3rd preliminary phase and to look ahead to the group stage draw.2025-03-1722 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep46: Review of the 1st leg of the 3rd preliminary roundThe founder of Soccermetrics Howard Hamilton reviews the first legs of the third preliminary round of the 2025 Copa Libertadores.2025-03-1112 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa LIbertadores Show, ep45: Boca out, one more prelim round to goBoca Juniors out of the 2025 Copa Libertadores, and there's still one more preliminary round to go before we get into the group stage. Howard Hamilton, founder of Soccermetrics, is here to guide you through the tournament up to this point.2025-03-0332 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep43 & 44: 2nd preliminary round preview of 2nd legsHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, reviews the first legs of the second preliminary round of the 2025 competition and sets the scene for the second legs in this combined episode.2025-02-2535 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep42: 2nd Preliminary Phase PreviewGet ready for the second preliminary phase of the 2025 Copa Libertadores with Howard Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics.2025-02-1812 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa LIbertadores Show, ep41: Reviewing first preliminary roundHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, reviews the first preliminary round of the 2025 Copa Libertadores2025-02-1810 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep40: 2nd leg previews in the Preliminary RoundHoward Hamilton, founder of Soccermetrics, is back to review the first legs and preview the second legs of the 2025 First Preliminary Round of the Copa Libertadores2025-02-1112 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show: Preview of the 2025 1st Preliminary StageHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back for his Copa Libertadores Show. In this edition, Howard previews the 1st Preliminary Stage of the 2025 tournament.2025-02-0418 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep38: 2024 Year End Special, Best XI, and the preliminary draw for 2025The founder of Soccermetrics, Howard Hamilton, is back to close out the 2024 season of The Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show. A review of 2024, a Best XI of the competition, and a look ahead at the preliminary draw for 2025 are included in this episode.2024-12-2825 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep37: Botafogo wins their first titleHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, was in Buenos Aires for the Copa Libertadores final and he shares his personal account of Botafogo's win and dives deeper into the match in this episode.2024-12-0849 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep36: Rapid Reaction from the FinalHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, with his rapid reaction direct from Buenos Aires on the Copa Libertadores final.2024-12-0105 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep35: Howard previews the Final from Buenos AiresGet the perspective of Soccermetrics founder Howard Hamilton ahead of the Copa Libertadores final from Buenos Aires as you get ready for the champion of South America to be crowned.2024-11-3050 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 34: Finals Preview Plus 2025 NewsHoward Hamilton, the Founder of Soccermetrics,takes you through a preview for the week preceeding the Copa Libertadores FinalHe also drops early news to get you ready for the 2025 competition...2024-11-211h 03Soccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep33: The final is set!Howard Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back to review the conclusion of the semifinals and take an early look ahead to the final of the 2024 Copa Libertadores.2024-11-0124 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Ep31 & 32: Semifinals review of first legs and preview of second legsHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back with his Copa Libertadores review of the semifinals. The first legs are in the books and the second legs of the semifinals are on deck. Get ready with this preview!2024-10-2945 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show- Episode 30: A Finals Review and a Semis PreviewOur friends at Soccermetrics and host Howard Hamilton look back at the Femenina and get you ready for the Copa Libertadores semifinal round...He looks at the end of the Feminina tourney and preps you with a look at all four semifinalists on the men's side2024-10-2229 minSoccer Down HereSoccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show- Episode 29: Tournament Update, The Femenina, and Your QuestionsHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, updates the latest on the Copa Libertadores, gives a look at the Libertadores Femenina, and takes your questions about the tourney to date2024-10-1828 minSoccer Down HereSoccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show- Episode 28: News Update, Femenina Preview, Alberto SpencerHoward Hamilton, the man behind Soccermetrics, gives you a Copa Libertadores updateIt's a look at the news of the day, a preview of the Libertadores Femenina, and a vignette on Alberto Spencer2024-10-0445 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show- Episode 27: Down To The Last FourWe now know the semifinalists in the Copa Libertadores for 2024Howard Hamilton, the man behind Soccermetrics, breaks down how we got here and what to expect...2024-10-0117 minSoccer Down HereSoccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 26: Who Makes The Semis...?It's the second legs of the quarters and we get Howard's previews to see who might make the semifinal round...2024-09-2413 minSoccer Down HereSoccermetrics Copa Show, Episode 25: The Quarterfinals BreakdownHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics Research, looks at the Copa Libertadores and gets you ready for the quarterfinals with some Atlanta United updates thrown in as well...2024-09-2011 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep24: Quarterfinals are hereHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back to preview the first legs of the quarterfinals in the 2024 Copa Libertadores.2024-09-1716 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 23: Remembering the life of Juan IzquierdoHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, remembers the life of Juan Izquierdo who tragically passed away this week after collapsing during a Copa Libertadores match.2024-08-2924 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 22: Recapping the Round of 16Howard Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back to recap the Round of 16 in the 2024 Copa Libertadores and look ahead to the quarterfinals.2024-08-2722 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 21: 2nd legs of the Round of 16 this weekHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back to preview the second legs of the Round of 16 in the 2024 Copa Libertadores competition.2024-08-2025 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 20: Reviewing the first legs of the Round of 16Howard Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back to review the Round of 16 of the 2024 Copa Libertadores.2024-08-1917 minSoccer Down HereThe Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 19: Previewing the Round of 16Howard Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, is back to preview the Round of 16 of the 2024 Copa Libertadores.2024-08-1325 min
Son of a BlitchEp. 4 - David Hedlund, Ph. D. - Esports DiscussionSend us a textIn this episode, George Blitch interviews David P Hedlund, Ph.D., as they take a deep dive in to the world of esports, of which Dr. Hedlund is a certified expert in the field!As an author, Dr. Hedlund is the lead editor of the first textbook ever published on esports titled Esports Business Management, and he has more than 30 additional journal, book chapter and related types of publications, in addition to approximately 50 research presentations.David P. Hedlund, Ph.D., joined the Division of Sport Management at St. John’s...2022-07-121h 32
StarTalk Radio#ICYMI - Moneyball 2.0 – Soccer EditionIn case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice enter the world of big-data analytics and its rising influence on the game of soccer on the world stage alongside Dan Altman from North Yard Analytics and Howard Hamilton from Soccermetrics.Image Credit: Soccermetrics, with data by DataFactory LA.
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Playing with ScienceMoneyball 2.0 – Soccer EditionHosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice enter the world of big-data analytics and its rising influence on the game of soccer on the world stage alongside Dan Altman from North Yard Analytics and Howard Hamilton from Soccermetrics.
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Playing with ScienceMoneyball 2.0 – Soccer EditionHosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice enter the world of big-data analytics and its rising influence on the game of soccer on the world stage alongside Dan Altman from North Yard Analytics and Howard Hamilton from Soccermetrics.Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Please subscribe to our channels on:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjqSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science Spotify: https://open...2018-12-0548 min
Soccermetrics PodcastEpisode #11: Jonathan GruhlJonathan Gruhl is a data scientist at a major technology company with extensive experience
in applying quantitative knowledge to fields such as management, finance, and sports. He presented
research at the OptaPro Analytics Forum on developing similarity scores in football using match event
data. We discussed his work, go over some of the surprising and not so surprising results, and muse on
what makes player similarity studies so challenging in soccer.2014-03-1100 minSoccermetrics PodcastEpisode #10: Oliver PageOliver Page is a sports trader with experience at a number of firms in the United Kingdom
and interests in applying academic research and mathematical concepts to sports statistics and betting.
He presented research at the OptaPro Analytics Forum on shotmaking strategies and expected goals in
football. We discussed his work and the challenges of presenting probabilistic information to the rest of
the football industry.2014-02-2200 minSoccermetrics PodcastEpisode #9: Simon Farrant and Devin Pleuler (OptaPro Analytics Forum)Simon Farrant and Devin Pleuler are with OptaPro, the professional services arm of
Opta Sports. In this episode (recorded at Opta's headquarters in London), we discuss the recently
concluded OptaPro Analytics Forum and a few of the highlights from that conference.2014-02-1200 minSoccermetrics PodcastEpisode #8: Zach Slaton (Best/Worst of 2013)Zach Slaton is the proprietor of the soccer analytics blog A Beautiful Numbers
Game and a columnist at Forbes.com. In this episode, we discuss our respective lists
of the major stories in football analytics during 2013, such as Opta's acquisition by
PERFORM Media, the release of The Numbers Game and The Nowhere Men, the fallout from
the Soccer Analytics panel at SSAC, the acceptance of randomness in football, and more.2014-01-1200 minSoccermetrics PodcastEpisode #7: 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals DrawThis episode of the Soccermetrics Podcast was a live Google Hangout On Air to
discuss the 2014 World Cup Final Draw that was conducted earlier in the day (6 December).
Axel Torres (MARCA and GOL TV), Bobby McMahon (Forbes and formerly FOX Soccer), and
Albert Larcada (ESPN Stats and Info) joined Howard Hamilton to give overall impressions
of the draw and provide initial assessments of the final eight groups.2013-12-1000 minSoccermetrics PodcastEpisode #6: Geir JordetDr Geir Jordet is a professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences,
the head of the Psychology division of the Norwegian Center of Football Excellence, and
a sports psychology consultant to professional football clubs and national teams. In
this episode, we discuss the role of the Centre in Norway's football development, the
factors that influence expert performance in football, and the factors that influence
performance in high-pressure scenarios, such as penalty kick shootouts.2013-11-2201 minSoccermetrics PodcastEpisode #5: David Sally (The Numbers Game)David Sally is a trained behavioral economist, visiting professor at the
Tuck School of Management at Dartmouth College, and the co-author (with Chris Anderson)
of The Numbers Game: Why Everything You Know About Soccer is Wrong. In this episode,
we discuss David's interests in behavioral economics and how they influence his approach
to soccer analytics, his path to becoming a soccer fan, and some of the counterintuitive
findings presented in The Numbers Game.2013-11-0800 minSoccermetrics PodcastEpisode #4: Murray Innes (Integral Interview #2)(Originally recorded for Integral magazine project.) Murray Innes
is the proprietor of a site called Football Mythbusters, in which he takes a
whack at several "myths" that people in football just know to be true. We talked
about the motivation for starting Mythbusters, some of the myths he examined,
and get his thoughts on the upcoming season in the Premier League as a Liverpool
supporter and La Liga as a new resident of Barcelona.2013-10-1900 minSoccermetrics PodcastEpisode #3: Damien Comolli (Integral Interview #1)(Originally recorded for Integral magazine project.) Damien Comolli
is a controversial figure in football depending on which set of supporters you talk
to. He has worked as a scout and then a sporting director at a number of clubs
in France and England, and for better or worse he has been the leading exponent
of the Moneyball philosophy in football. We talked before the 2013-14 season
about expectations throughout Europe and his thoughts on the current state of
analytics in the game.2013-10-1900 minSoccermetrics PodcastEpisode #2: Michael Calvin (The Nowhere Men)Michael Calvin is the author of The Nowhere Men, a book on the
life of football scouts in England. In this episode, we discuss the previously
unknown world of football scouts, the challenges posed to it by the analytics
movement, and what both groups could learn from each other.2013-10-1900 minSoccermetrics PodcastEpisode #1: Alberto Gutiérrez (Colo-Colo)Alberto Gutiérrez is head of the youth academy of Colo-Colo, Chile's
most prestigious soccer club. In this episode (recorded in London during the
Leaders Sports Summit), we discuss Alberto's role at Colo-Colo and his interest
in performance analytics, the structure of professional football in Chile, the
state of analytics in Chilean and South American football, and Alberto's presentation
at the Conexión Fútbol conference in Buenos Aires.2013-10-1900 min