Since January 2019, I've worked with the players and coaching staff of the Eastern Illinois University football team. In my role as data and analytics coordinator, I'm typically used as a numbers and project-oriented worker, handling a variety of tasks on behalf of the coaching staff. Below I detail some of my responsibilities over my time with the program.
  • Film Analysis
    • Scouting the offensive and defensive personnel of each opponent
    • Analyzing how personnel are used in rotations
  • Recruiting Support​
    • Creation of weekly communication plan for coaching staff
    • Weekly transfer portal updates
    • ​Evaluations of high school players, particularly those from Dallas and Fort Worth​
  • Statistical Analysis
    • ​Quarterback release times
    • Running back and wide receiver alignment tendencies
    • Explosive play dependency
    • Special teams charts for kicking and punting
    • Drive success of the EIU defense and correlations with 6 major categories of statistics
    • System of formulas to standardize player statistics, measuring both efficiency and consistency
  • Historical Studies
    • Geography of recruiting at the FCS level
    • Common traits of conference championship-caliber teams
    • Correlations between performance in statistical categories and a team's success
    • Correlations between All-Conference players and wins
  • Data Entry and Organization
  • On-Field Support
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