FCN
TRACKING
DATA
HACKATHON
MARCH 25-26, 2017
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH TRACKING DATA?
Do you want to:
Investigate tracking data?
Bridge the gap between coaches and data?
Learn to impact the preparation for the next game?
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Yes?
Then the FC Nordsjælland Tracking
Data Hackathon is for you!
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Allocated into teams, attendees will look to combine tracking data and event data to create insights aimed to improve post-match analysis and preparation for the next game
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Working closely with professional coaches, groups will aim to create actionable insights which are then imported into the video analysis software, SportsCode, and then into Hudl video platform
Allowing players, coaches and video analysts to see the results of cutting-edge data analytics in the format that they love.. video
The Finer Details
The Teams
Attendees will be split into teams of between 3-6 people with varying skills sets.
A group of friends or colleagues can enter an pre-organised team.
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Support
1. Each team will be allocated a professional coach who will have an initial brain-storming session and an idea fine-tuning session.
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2. Each team will be allocated with a video analyst specialist who will ensure fluid integration with Sports Code and Hudl services.
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The Data
The attendees will be provided with the data from FC Nordsjaælland and Brøndby IF 3 most recent games:
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1. Ball Event Data: All event data such as passes, shots, duels etc, approximately between 2,000 - 3,000 events
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2. Ball Tracking Data: X,Y coordinates for the ball at a rate of 10 frames per second
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3. Player Tracking Data: X,Y coordinates for all players at a rate of 10 frames per second
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Both clubs have agreed to the release of the data as has the provider STATS.
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Each attendee will sign an Non Disclosure Agreement to prohibit the distribution of the datasets to non-attendees.
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The Submission
The final submission can be written in any language but must input the provided data and export an xml file ready for import into SportsCode and then Hudl. We encourage the use of R/Python as this will lead to easier usage within our workflows.
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The IP - Clubs
FC Nordsjaælland and Brøndby IF will have the right to use the submitted code within the confines of their clubs. This is with the view to improve the performance analysis processes in place at the clubs currently.
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The IP - Attendees
Have the right to use the IP developed at the event as they please.
Results and findings can be published on blogs etc, as the attendees please.
Further analysis that the attendees create from the dataset can be published on blogs etc, as the attendees please.
Team details, players names and match details can be published as the attendees please.
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The Prize
Pats on the back! plus...
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1. Copies of Soccermatics by David Sumpter (https://twitter.com/Soccermatics) - an excellent read!
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2. A FC Nordsjælland Season Ticket for the 2017/18 Season for each member of the winning group
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Other assorted prizes are currently being sourced and will be confirmed in due course.
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Further Questions
Please don't hesitate to us further on jmu@fcn.dk to ask further questions regarding the event
WHEN /
March 25-26, 2017
WHERE /
Right to Dream Park,
​Farum Park 2, 3520 Farum, Denmark
SATURDAY 25TH MARCH
9:00 - 9:30 AM
EVENT INTRODUCTION, TEAM ALLOCATION
AND DATA OVERVIEWS
9:30 - 10:30 AM
INITIAL MEETINGS WITH COACHES
AND IDEA GENERATION
10:30 - 11:00 AM
IDEA FINE-TUNING MEETINGS WITH COACHES
11:00 - 13:30 PM
TEAM CODING!
13:30 - 14:15 PM
LUNCH BREAK AND SOCIALISE
14:15 - 19:00 PM
TEAM CODING!
COACH REVIEW
19:00 - 19:45 PM
DINNER AND A BEER
19:45 UNTIL LATE
TEAM CODING!
Jose Martinez
Senior Performance Analyst
MSc Performance Analysis. 5 years experience in the role at Levante, Real Valladolid, Dnipro and now FC Nordsjælland
Joe Mulberry
Talent ID Specialist
Judging Panel
MSc Coaching Science. 12 years scouting experience with Right to Dream Academy, Manchester City FC and FC Nordsjaælland
Thom Lawrence
Data Analytics Specialist
Computer scientist, startup founder, former analytics team-member at Slavia Prague and current CTO at StatsBomb Services
SUNDAY 26TH MARCH
9:00 - 9:30 AM
FINAL COACH MEETING
9:30 - 12:30 PM
TEAM CODING AND FINAL PREPARATION
12:30 - 13:15 PM
LUNCH
13:15 - 14:30 PM
TEAM PRESENATIONS AND JUDGING
14:30 PM
THE FINAL WHISTLE
