James Ball
PhD Candidate - Sports and Exercise Science
Brunswick East, Victoria AUSAbout
I'm a sports scientist with a strong background in sports analytics, having worked with Essendon Football Club and completed a First Class Honours project on player development in the AFL. I'm now pursuing a PhD focused on the relationship between individual and team performance in soccer.
Experience
Casual Academic
Sep 2023 - Present
Experience working as a demonstrator/tutor for tertiary education
SPE2APA - Sports Analytics and Performance Analysis
SPE2DSS - Data Science and Statistics
SPE1PAH - Physical Activity and Health
VFLW/AFLW/VFL Analyst
Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
After completing a Skill Acquisition/Performance Analyst internship with the Essendon Football Club I then undertook a role within the sports analytics field for the Essendon VFLW/AFLW/VFL teams. This experience further developed my analytical skills when working in a high performance environment.
Education
Sports and Exercise Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Feb 2023 - Present
PhD investigating the relationship between individual and team performance within soccer.
Sports and Exercise Science
- Honours
Feb 2022 - Nov 2022
In 2022 I received a First Class Honours. Completing a project, surrounding player development within the AFL.
Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelors
Mar 2019 - Nov 2021
I have completed a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at La Trobe University, gaining accreditation as a Sports Scientist.
