5 Sports Analytics Books to Get You Started

[@Libturd]

Loving ur channel so far. Sports analytics (basketball) is the reason im getting into data science. I participated in the NBA hackathon last year, making it to second phase. I plan on continuing my studies and go to the hackathon every year. Keep up the great work, loving these type of videos

[@KenJee_ds]

Thanks for watching, and that’s awesome! Placing in the NBA hackathon goes a long way on the resume. Will do my best to keep the basketball videos coming!

[@saahilarab4641]

Hey thank you for making these videos! I am reading moneyball and have been doing a lot of research into sports analytics. I came Across your page and found soo much good information and am glad you’re creating this content to help people get started!

[@KenJee_ds]

Glad you found me Saahil! Thank you for watching!

[@piyushzope10]

Thanks for the recommendation of books...

[@KenJee_ds]

Happy I could help Piyush!

[@avinegi007]

thanks for this amazing video ken,can you suggest some good books for soccer analytics

[@VideosdeDomingo]

Hi, thank you for your recommendations! I just started Mathletics, but I was wondering if you know any NHL analytics book you can recommend us? Greetings from Canada!

[@KenJee_ds]

Awesome! Unfortunately, I don't know of any good ones. If you find one please let me know!

[@maxpertaia1309]

hello @ken, thank you for the video! Would you recommend any book specifically for tennis analytics?

[@KenJee_ds]

Thanks for watching Max! I don't know of any off the top of my head, but if I come across them I will make a post!

[@mayurdhage2478]

Ken, your videos are really helpful. Can you please recommend a book or any material for analytics in soccer(football) ?

[@KenJee_ds]

I've heard this is a good one! amzn.to/3gjzgpk

[@kabahaou5899]

Soccermatics by David Sumpter is apparently the holy grail

[@kunalduran8049]

Oh so happy to have found you 😊 Specific books or tips for cricket analysis?

[@KenJee_ds]

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately, we don't really have cricket here in the states, so I am not very familiar with the analytics. If I find some good resources I will let you know though!

[@barefootalex]

Ken, love the content brother! Any chance you know a resource for analyzing running(e.g. marathoning) data? Also, is that an Oura ring you're wearing? Thanks!

[@KenJee_ds]

I haven't experimented with that type of data before, but I would be interested to! It will probably take me quite some time ( I have quite a few projects in the queue), but I would definitely like to look into a project related to that type of data. I was actually planning on running a marathon this year until I tore my MCL & PCL. Yes it is an Oura ring! I really like it!

[@barefootalex]

@@KenJee_ds sending good vibes for a fast recovery!! That's exciting that you have the marathon on your mind. Go for it! You won't regret it.

[@syhusada1130]

Hi Ken, is there any lead I could follow to get into European Football analytics? (Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, etc)

[@KenJee_ds]

I think there are probably some reddit threads on this. I also am familiar with the 21st club, they are a company that specializes in this

[@suhelalatekar3410]

Ken, Looking for someone who has worked on Cricket analysis, Could you recommend?? Would really appreciate your help

[@KenJee_ds]

Unfortunately, I don't know much about cricket. We don't really play it here in the states. If I come across any good resources, I will let you know though!

[@anurag908]

Hey, loved your video. Do you know any books that are related to soccer analytics. Would love to get started with it. Just getting started with this topic. Keep up the good work ❤️❤️

[@KenJee_ds]

I've heard Soccernomics is pretty good!

[@anurag908]

@@KenJee_ds ah ok . Will look it up. Thank you👍🏼👍🏼

[@allentaylor7802]

Was the art of smart football a good read? I am in search for a good analytical football book!

[@KenJee_ds]

I thought it was pretty good!

[@SK-rg3rm]

Can u suggest an analystic book for badminton ?

[@KenJee_ds]

Not sure any exist honestly

[@natl4905]

Hello Ken, I am a graduating Sports Management student, I am interested in working in sports research. Where do I start?

[@KenJee_ds]

I recommend reading the book Mathletics: amzn.to/31oXutA ! Kaggle.com also has some good courses to get you familiar with the techniques you would use in the field (basically just the data science skillset)

[@akinbamilowooladimeji3226]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@KenJee_ds]

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[@roysonlobo]

Hey, I wish to become a sports analyst and I've basic knowledge about programming. Can u guide me on how to reach my goal starting from scratch?

[@KenJee_ds]

I recommend watching this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX2mZqaGj7h_j5Y

[@roysonlobo]

@@KenJee_ds Oh thanks!

[@spandanmukherjee1137]

Sir I want to make a career as a soccer analyst.Can you please recommend some books on soccer analytics

[@scottparrish7244]

I realize you are focused on sports analytics, but if you have not yet read The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis then you should. It's a good read.

[@KenJee_ds]

Will give it a look! Thanks for the rec!

[@tanmaybhatt1648]

Which book I need to read for cricket

[@KenJee_ds]

I'm not familiar with any cricket books, sorry I couldn't help more!

[@simonemodolo7349]

Hi, congrats for this video. Do you know some books about soccer analytics? Thanks

[@KenJee_ds]

Soccer isn't my specialty, but I have heard soccernomics is pretty good!

[@simonemodolo7349]

@@KenJee_ds Thank you! I have already red It, It is good but it doesn't enter in depth with analysis. I'm a statistics student and I'm looking for a more technical book

[@KenJee_ds]

@@simonemodolo7349 I will let you know if I come across one!

[@anukarshm7]

@@simonemodolo7349 did you get any mate?

[@HawkingRegime13]

Are there basic skills, interests or talents you possessed that kind of lead you to say, yeah, I want to make a leap into programming, analytics, data science? I ask because there are so many people out there including myself that are interested in sports analytics and fascinated by it, but I'm not certain I could actually contribute to the field or am a good fit for it if that makes sense. I'm currently Junior and Advertising major in college and would appreciate any advice you could pass along! Thank you!

[@KenJee_ds]

Great question. Honestly, the best way to figure out if it is a fit or makes sense is to experiment a little bit. In college I never took any programming. I tried some code academy afterwards and found that I enjoyed it. This lead me to try more things related to the field. I think that as long as you are interested in problem solving and are willing to stick to something, even if it is frustrating, this field could be for you. I hope this helps!

[@HawkingRegime13]

Ken Jee I appreciate it man, I’ll certainly heed your advice!

[@a_vickyp8360]

#53: This is so valuable, thank you. I'm now reading Mathletics but I was wondering if you have found out books or information related to Endurance/Power Sports Disciplines (Track & Field, Swimming, Marathon, Weightlifting, etc.) Thank you for sharing all that info, how much take for you to read all that books? #66daysofdata

[@KenJee_ds]

I haven't found anything about those yet! I am very interested in them though!! WIll forward if I find some!

[@aakie98]

Which book to use if I want to study soccer?

[@KenJee_ds]

I haven't read any on soccer yet, but if I come by one I will let you know!

[@svenko333]

Try soccernomics

[@KenJee_ds]

@@svenko333 I will give it a read as well!

[@piyushthakur2386]

Yes very Informative.

[@KenJee_ds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@techworld3043]

Ok i subscribed

[@KenJee_ds]

Thanks for subscribing. I hope the videos are useful to you!