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ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
Working with soccer stats & stat rules
Rewind to our on-demand statistical best practices and stats rules webinar series
Originally airing on October 18, 2023, this expert-led webinar from our CSC Statistics and Stat Rules Series remains a valuable resource for athletic communications professionals well underway with soccer season.
This repurposed content features leading college soccer statisticians sharing practical guidance on pregame preparation, in-game scoring, and applying the rules of the game to produce reliable statistics.
This video features a discussion and insights on:
- Understanding college soccer rules and how to score them correctly
- Preparing stat crews, assigning roles, coordinating with your opponent SID, and resolving roster or uniform number issues
- Meeting NCAA requirements for roster and schedule accuracy, statistical reporting, and mid-season updates
- Using proper in-game scoring techniques, including entering starters, verifying plays, and recording essential statistics
- Clarifying key definitions such as own goals, shots versus shots on goal, crosses versus pass attempts, and how to define an assist
- Troubleshooting unusual plays and ensuring stat accuracy during live action
- Communicating effectively post-match when editing game files and collaborating with fellow SIDs
Speakers include:
- Robert McKinney (Moderator) - Sports Information Director - Evergreen State College
- Matt Holmes – Associate Director of Media Coordination and Statistics - NCAA
- Chris Shoals – Associate Director, Athletic Communications and Public Relations - University of Kentucky
- Chad Twaro – Freelance Statistician
This webinar is repurposed by the Professional Development and Education Committee, who is charged with coordinating and enhancing year-round continuing education, professional development and leadership opportunities, resources and training to help members at all levels excel as professionals and strategic communicators.
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