Tag Archives: Coaching

Does Coach Age Predict Performance? (Yes, but be careful.)

Posted on December 28, 2009 by David Roher

By David Roher I’m introducing the Speed Limit Coaching Corollary. If the coach of your favorite team is older than 55, or if your team is about to hire someone who’s older than 55, there’s a good chance you should … Continue reading →

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Introducing RAP: A New Stat for College Coaches

Posted on December 19, 2009 by David Roher

By David Roher Coach evaluation is a difficult task to approach analytically. I’m currently working on a paper on NBA coaching with other HSAC members, and it’s been very difficult work. Coaches can’t be held entirely responsible for the action … Continue reading →

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Listening to Larry Johnson: How Good Was Your Head Coach as a Player?

Posted on November 23, 2009 by harvardsportsanalysis

By Jonathan Adler Former Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson was frustrated with his head coach, Todd Haley, and decided to vent via his Twitter account. The former Chief announced to the online community that, “my father got more credentials … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Article on a Controversial 4th Down Call from a New England Team…Yale

Posted on November 22, 2009 by David Roher

By David Roher Harvard and Yale played their 126th football game (known around these parts simply as “The Game”) yesterday. We elected not to do a preview on the blog because the outcome was obviously a near certainty. However, it … Continue reading →

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