The 7th Connecticut Sports Analytics Symposium (CSAS)
April 10–11, 2026, University of Connecticut
The registration is now open. The early-bird registration deadline is March 8, 2026.
+ Registration includes entrance to all conference events and access to 1–3 workshops on Friday afternoon.
+ Presenting students may apply to have the registration fee reimbursed after the symposium. Taxes are not eligible for reimbursement.
+ Out-of-state students may apply for travel support up to $450. Priority will be given to student presenters.
+ An optional résumé book for sponsors will be collected. A submission link will be provided in the registration confirmation email.
+ Student poster abstract submissions can be made through a link included in the registration confirmation email.
Here are a few updates:
+ Keynote presentations:
- Mark Glickman, Senior Lecturer on Statistics, Department of Statistics, Harvard University: Rating competitors in games with strength-dependent tie probabilities
- Dean Oliver, Sports Analytics Pioneer, Project Specialist, Sports Statistics ESPN: Why division of (micro)credit helps in sports
+ Student poster competition: Submission deadline is 11:59 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026.
+ Sponsorship/Partnership: Sponsors will be recognized through customary channels, including naming opportunities for selected sub-events. For details, contact Dr. Jun Yan (
jun.yan@uconn.edu).
Jun Yan on behalf of the Organizing Committee
Sean Ahmed, Principal Quantitative Analyst, Detroit Tigers
James Hyman, Basketball and Business Intelligence Analyst, Connecticut Sun
Brian Macdonald (co-chair), Senior Lecturer and Research Scientist, Department of Statistics and Data Science, Yale University
Gregory J. Matthews, Associate Professor, Statistics, Loyola University Chicago
Lauren Poe, Sports Analytics Engineer, ESPN
Jun Yan (co-chair), Professor, Department of Statistics, University of Connecticut