Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:57:43 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381777 en-us © 2026 Beyond the Scoreboard yes 55b4280d-4d3c-5df0-8b1b-a8b141f8e109 Zack episodic false I’m on a mission to dive deep into the world of sports analytics and uncover the stories, strategies, and stats that drive athletic performance and decision-making. This podcast comes from my love for both sports and data, and my curiosity about how analytics can change the way we see and play the game.  This podcast explores the intersection of sports and analytics, discovering how data can affect sports.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Zack https://storage.buzzsprout.com/yc3qte8c14r5oa0crzk9furgbe6n?.jpg Tracking the Future of Sports with Michael D’Auria In this episode, I am joined by Michael D’Auria, who is the Chief Commercial Officer at Second Spectrum. The company is centered around doing real-time tracking for the NBA, Premier League, and other major leagues. Michael shares how his experience in playing college basketball at MIT and engineering led him into sports tech. We also discuss how real-time optical tracking has changed coaching strategy, player performance management, and the fan viewing experience. Michael explains the effort to make the technology more affordable by moving from industrial systems to iPhones, with the vision of one day giving every player instant highlights and stats. He also reflects on the risks the company faced early on, how the industry has changed the way he now watches games, and offers advice for young people who want to enter the field of sports technology.

]]> In this episode, I am joined by Michael D’Auria, who is the Chief Commercial Officer at Second Spectrum. The company is centered around doing real-time tracking for the NBA, Premier League, and other major leagues. Michael shares how his experience in playing college basketball at MIT and engineering led him into sports tech. We also discuss how real-time optical tracking has changed coaching strategy, player performance management, and the fan viewing experience. Michael explains the effort to make the technology more affordable by moving from industrial systems to iPhones, with the vision of one day giving every player instant highlights and stats. He also reflects on the risks the company faced early on, how the industry has changed the way he now watches games, and offers advice for young people who want to enter the field of sports technology.

]]> Zack Buzzsprout-17895469 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1120 1 3 full false How Playing Sports Builds Mindset and Habits That Help in School In this episode, I talk with Ethan about how he first got into sports and what kept him coming back year after year. We go over the lessons he picked up about grit, showing up when it’s hard, and staying focused. He shares how that mindset has shaped the way he tackles schoolwork and changed his outlook on life. 

]]> In this episode, I talk with Ethan about how he first got into sports and what kept him coming back year after year. We go over the lessons he picked up about grit, showing up when it’s hard, and staying focused. He shares how that mindset has shaped the way he tackles schoolwork and changed his outlook on life. 

]]> Zack Buzzsprout-17454491 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0400 1285 1 2 full false The Hidden Link Between Sports and Investing Lessons from the basketball court, such as quick decision-making and trusting your instincts, often carry over into high-stakes fields like business and investing. In this episode, we explore how early experiences influence risk-taking, build confidence, and shape the way people think, work, and lead

]]> Lessons from the basketball court, such as quick decision-making and trusting your instincts, often carry over into high-stakes fields like business and investing. In this episode, we explore how early experiences influence risk-taking, build confidence, and shape the way people think, work, and lead

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