At the Sports Analytics Lab at the Catholic University of Leuven, Jesse Davis leads a team researching soccer through machine learning and data mining. Since 2010, his work with students has significantly enhanced soccer analytics, making complex data accessible via open-source tools. This not only shifted how clubs strategized but also illustrated how university-funded research can benefit public understanding and business in various fields, even when soccer was initially considered unsuitable for detailed statistical analysis due to its fluid nature.
Davis and his team's work in soccer analytics, made available through open-source tools, revolutionized club strategies and showcased the potential benefits of academia.
With funding support, the Sports Analytics Lab at Leuven has demonstrated how academic research can lead to significant advancements in sport, affecting both play and business.
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