The Sports Analytics and Statistics Laboratory (SASL) has its home in the Department of Statistics in the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Virginia. SASL serves as a hub for various activities related to education, research, and promotion of sports analytics and statistics.
SASL faculty work closely with departments across grounds at UVA to identify and fill gaps in statistical theory and methodology that will help advance the state of the art in sports related fields. In addition, SASL offers courses in sports analytics and statistics, and supports collaborative student-centered sports-related projects. Through high-quality collaboration and education opportunities SASL produces graduates who are highly competitive in job markets related to sports analytics and statistics, with alumni currently working in the NFL, MLB, and NBA.
We welcome you to SASL. We have opportunities for students of all levels, please feel free to contact us with any questions!