The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) Measuring Performance Under Pressure Using ML with Lotte Bransen - TWIML Talk #296
Sep 3, 2019
Lotte Bransen, a Scientific Researcher at SciSports specializing in soccer analytics, joins the discussion on how mental pressure impacts player performance. She delves into her research, 'Choke or Shine?', revealing insights into how players respond under stress. The conversation highlights the merging of mathematics with sports, the complexities of measuring player contributions, and the development of models to quantify pressure levels. Coaches can benefit from understanding which players excel when the stakes are high, shaping team strategies and player recruitment.
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Lotte's Journey to SciSports
- Lotte Bransen has been playing soccer since age five.
- She combined her passion for soccer and mathematics by working at SciSports, a company that uses data analytics in soccer.
SciSports' Focus on Recruitment
- SciSports helps soccer clubs with player recruitment by building machine learning models.
- Their online platform allows clients to analyze 90,000 players worldwide, identifying strengths and weaknesses.
Data Sources at SciSports
- SciSports uses manually annotated event data for every action on the pitch.
- They also use computer vision to track players and ball movements but focus on event data for broader applicability.