Audio Note: We had a technical issue with echo during the introduction, but it improves as the video goes along—thanks for bearing with us!In our tenth episode of the Sport Analytics Podcast, our host Amrit Vignesh chats with Alexander Rogers, currently a Football Analyst for the Tennessee Titans. Alex’s journey stretches from playing collegiate football at Drake University to refining his data chops as a senior analyst at Hy-Vee, then diving into NBA strategy and research with the Phoenix Suns—all before making the jump to the NFL.He walks us through how balancing on-field responsibilities at Drake honed his discipline and communication, why short, visual insights often matter more than long reports in a busy NFL front office, and how next-generation college tracking data shapes draft prep and player evaluations. If you’re curious about blending a gridiron background with analytics, this episode offers the real-world roadmap from college ball to professional R&D.
Key Takeaways:
From Gridiron to Analytics: How a collegiate playing career helps interpret data and speak coaches’ language—though it’s not a must-have.
Season vs. Offseason: Short-term coach-focused insights in-season vs. deep R&D and scouting analysis after the final whistle.
Hybrid Skills in Action: Learning to handle everything from data engineering to front-office stakeholder questions at a “startup-like” NFL analytics group.
Visuals & One-Liners: Why color-coded dashboards and quick-hitting metrics turn heads and drive decisions at the highest levels.
Strategic Networking: Tips on building a standout portfolio, refining cold outreach, and showing teams you’re ready to contribute.🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more episodes featuring leaders in sports analytics, career insights, and technical deep-dives!📧 For inquiries or collaborations, contact Dave Yount at dave@sportanalytics.com.🎵 Music Credit: Intro and outro music for this episode is “Nomu” by Good Kid.#SportsAnalytics #FootballAnalytics #NFL #NFLanalytics #TennesseeTitans #CollegeFootball #DataScience #PlayerTracking #NBA #PhoenixSuns #Visualization #CareerAdvice #DrakeUniversity
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