Student Organizations

Sabermetrics is the study of advanced baseball statistics. SU’s Baseball Sabermetrics Club conducts in-depth discussions about everything related to baseball, with members taking part in a fantasy baseball league and guest speakers brought in on a variety of topics throughout the year.

Guest speakers include SU Sport Analytics alumni, Major League Baseball executives, baseball publication writers and SABR researchers, among others. Club meetings consist of discussing Major League Baseball current events, participating in a mock offseason where members act as the General Manger of a Major League Baseball franchise, and fun activities such as baseball Jeopardy and watch parties.

In Fall 2025, SU’s Baseball Sabermetrics Club held its annual Mock Case Competition, in which teams of students competed against each other, and presented their research in front of Sam Gasell, Baseball Analytics Coordinator, at the Cincinnati Reds. Additionally, the first two rounds of the inaugural Syracuse vs. Rice Sabermetrics Case Competition took place, where teams from both schools competed in a three-round, tournament-style competition. Fall guest speakers included Matt Lehman, senior data scientist at the Miami Marlins. Club members took their usual trip to a Syracuse Mets Game and had a collection of mini-games and competitions such as offseason free agency predictions and playoff prediction brackets.

Also in Fall 2025, a group of six students flew to Chicago to attend Saberseminar, a conference that focuses on research presentations. The students presented research they have been working on over the past year in front of multiple baseball analytics and operations employees from Major League teams as well as outside baseball analytics companies. Students attending were Jessica Fackler, Jameson Bodenburg, Owen St.Onge, Zachary Levitan, James Young, and Ben Resnic.

In Spring 2025, the club focused on applying practical skills through interactive challenges and learning from industry professionals. They kicked off the semester with a Mock Offseason simulation, where students acted as general managers for MLB teams: trading, signing, and negotiating players to build rosters aligned with specific goals. Participants then presented their offseason strategies and were evaluated on execution and creativity. Throughout the semester, members engaged in workshops and presentations led by professionals in the sport analytics field. Additionally, students presented independent research at the Ohio State Sport Analytics Conference, the Connecticut Sport Analytics Symposium, and the Cornell Sports Research Conference. Also, in Spring 2025, for the 11th straight year, Club members participated in the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) Analytics’ Spring Diamond Dollars Case Competition in Phoenix (AZ). Undergraduate teams were separated into competition rooms, where they presented to judges.

“Having a Sabermetrics club at Syracuse is important as it allows for students to study in-depth advanced baseball statistics to create a better understanding of the game and of player value,” Paul said. “Students will learn the origins and uses of sabermetric statistics and then discuss and debate their usage. The goal of the club is to inform and encourage the use of advanced baseball statistics for a variety of uses in the industry.”

For more information, contact SABR Club president Jessica Fackler at jfackler@syr.edu.

The Syracuse University Basketball Analytics Club works throughout the academic year on research, case competitions and engaging with guest speakers. Club members strive to uncover statistical trends in basketball through research as well as maintaining a fun environment to discuss and debate all things basketball.

In Spring 2026, the club welcomed numerous guest speakers, including Mike Castronuovo (MADE Hoops), Bjorn Zetterman (Data Analyst at Cerebro Sports, formerly with the Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic), John Ross (Assistant General Manager with the Brampton Honey Badgers and former Video Coordinator with the Portland Trail Blazers), Ryan Girardot (Co-Founder and CEO of Cerebro Sports), and Eugene Tulyagijja (Assistant Director of Coaching Analytics with the New York Knicks and former Syracuse Men's Basketball Data Analyst). Members also completed an NBA trade deadline activity, simulating potential trades and evaluating roster fits in real time. The semester’s centerpiece was the Syracuse University Basketball Analytics Competition, sponsored by SIS. The competition challenged participants to build an NBA expansion team in a realistic front office scenario, including a coin toss decision between draft assets, the identification of undervalued players from the expansion pool, the construction of a 30-player big board, and a full expansion draft. Teams then evaluated their rosters across lineup construction, projected team performance, and long-term financial outlook, blending data-driven analysis with basketball intuition.

Highlights of the Fall 2025 semester included a club mock case competition, meetings with guest speakers Dean Oliver (ESPN) and Jackson Hett (Chicago Bulls), and ongoing discussions of modern basketball with an analytical and statistical focus. The Club is always looking for opportunities for its members, from hands-on experience with analytics in basketball, such as with data-driven case competitions and projects, or internship opportunities at SU and beyond. Several Club members attended the Fall 2025 Arizona State University Mock Trade Deadline competition in Phoenix, Arizona, where participants met and networked with professional representatives from NBA teams and agencies. Club members also spoke with the SU Women’s basketball team, who introduced roles on their basketball management team for students.

Officers are Rex Echikson, Max Chalom, Ayden Hagemann, Nicholas DiFabio, Zachary Dastyck and Mike Turner. Email reechiks@syr.edu for more information.

The Football Analytics Club meets weekly discussing all things related to football, conducting research, competing in trivia contests, and welcoming guest speakers.

During the 2025-26 academic year, club members engaged in and completed a variety of projects to grow their knowledge of the sport, and the analytics world behind it. In February, two teams competed in SU’s Football Analytics Blitz Competition against teams from around the country and presented their findings in front of judges from the industry. Following the completion of the NFL season, the Club focused on offseason work, which included draft player reports, and a mock offseason, where each member controlled an NFL team.

The Club welcomed guest speakers Ollie Auerbach and Isaac Spear, who spoke about their experience working with Game Statistics Operations with the NFL.

During the Fall 2025 semester, members competed in the annual Mock Case Competition, where seven teams tackled optimizing running back usage and strategies. The winning team was Noah Bair, Brandon Parikh, Luke Hermann, Kalen Muehlig, Will Boarder, and Aran Kaul. Also, Club members delved into analyzing trades around the NFL Trade Deadline, hosting its first in-club trade debate meeting, where members could present oral arguments in favor of, or in opposition to, recent in-season trade transactions using analytics to back up their claims.

Club officers are James Cummings, Alex Percey, Noah Bair, Zach Dastyck and Toby Liu. Email jcummi09@syr.edu for more information.

During the 2025-26 academic year, the Club held a Frozen Frenzy watch party as well as a fantasy hockey draft and a pizza party. The Club continued its research, such as “NHL Roster Salary Composition’s Effect on Team Success” and held various activities such as a mock offseason, club fantasy hockey league, in-season predictions discussions, and an analytics-based scavenger hunt. The Club also analyzed film of future draft prospects. Outside of club meetings, members frequently got together to play floor hockey on Fridays at the multipurpose courtThe Hockey Analytics Club is a student-run organization that meets weekly during the academic year to discuss trends and events in the world of hockey. The Club also conducts analytical research and has worked with the Syracuse University women’s ice hockey team, the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch, and the Tennity Adult League. at SU’s Barnes Center. Club members continued to serve in various hockey roles with the Syracuse Crunch and Syracuse Men and Women’s Club Hockey.

Guest speakers have included Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams, as well as NHL agent Allan Walsh, Dante Giugliano (Hockey Trader at FanDuel) and Sam Ventura (Buffalo Sabres).

Club officers for 2026 are Gianni Campaniello, Tim Campbell, Alex Rahn, Jonathan Cermak and Marc Lewin. Email gmcampan@syr.edu for more information.

The Syracuse University Lacrosse Analytics Club meets regularly to study film and discuss players and teams in both the NCAA and the Professional Lacrosse League. Club members analyze games and highlight underrated players whose playing styles are admired.

Over the course of the 2025-26 academic year, Club members participated in a fantasy lacrosse league designed to deepen understanding of player performance, roster construction, and statistical evaluation. This served as a hands-on way to apply analytical concepts in a competitive and collaborative setting. The club also produced detailed scouting reports on Syracuse opponents, incorporating film analysis and data-driven insights to evaluate team tendencies, player strengths, and potential strategic advantages. In addition, the Club held regular discussions on Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) news and trends, allowing members to connect professional-level developments to collegiate analytics. Members worked on a variety of independent and group analytical projects, including performance tracking, statistical modeling, and exploratory data analysis related to lacrosse. These projects emphasized practical skill development in areas such as data visualization, coding, and translating insights into actionable conclusions.

Contact Club president Connor Lynch at clynch22@syr.edu.

Background

Orange Wrap was created in the fall of 2005 as part of the Healthy Campus Initiative as a way to provide nutrition education to students across campus. Orange Wrap educators are junior, senior and graduate nutrition majors who are selected, trained and supervised by a Registered Dietitian.

Mission

Our mission is to promote pleasurable and in-tune eating, the adoption of nutrition guidelines for good health, and the prevention of eating disorders. We provide a non-diet approach to nutrition and wellness on campus.

Presentations

Orange Wrap supports the Healthy Monday message through the variety of presentations we offer on topics relating to nutrition and exercise. We will come to you whether you live in a dormitory, a sorority house or request a presentation for the classroom. ORANGE WRAP is also available for presentations in the community. For more information and for a complete description of our programs, please click on the Group Presentations Available. If you are looking for a presentation not listed, just ask! Please contact the Nutrition Science and Dietetics program at nsd@syr.edu. Please note that Orange Wrap is not offered every semester.

Nutrition Resources

Syracuse University Food Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture MyPlate

The Pre-Therapy and Allied Health Club seeks to unite undergraduate students who are considering a future in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant studies and other allied health fields. This includes networking opportunities for undergrads, conferences and seminars to teach students how to apply to and be accepted into graduate programs, and a support structure to help one another in their academic pursuits.

Additional Information

Description: The purpose of the Club is to unite undergraduate students pursuing careers in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Pre-Med, Athletic Training, Physician Assistant studies, Nutrition, and other allied health professions. The Club aims to connect, inform, and educate its members by offering networking opportunities, conferences, seminars, and a support system to assist with academic and professional development. Additionally, the Club seeks to provide exposure to diverse treatment settings, enhancing members' understanding of their future roles and responsibilities. Membership is open to all undergraduate Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students.

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Meeting Day: Tuesday

Meeting time: 5:30 PM

Meeting Location: Falk 100

President Name: Michaela Reilly

Vice-President Name: Lily Hodor

Secretary (or other eboard position) name: Cole Martinez & Mike Mizzone

Treasurer/Fiscal Agent Name: Molly Wells

Full-time SU/ESF Faculty/Staff Advisor name: RoQue Harmon

Who is your consultant in Student Engagement? If you do not know, please call 315-443-2718 or email stactivities@syr.edu to find out. Lucia Luque

Member/Selection Process:

Please describe the Process students should take to join your organization. Membership in the Club shall be open to all undergraduate students at Syracuse University (SU) and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) who are interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant studies, and other allied health majors. Application Process: Interested students can email the President Michaela Reilly

Contact Information

Address: 150 Crouse Dr, Syracuse, NY 13244 United States

Contact Email: mreill06@syr.edu

Phone: 339-214-4058

The Syracuse University Soccer Analytics Club, which was founded in 2018, conducts analysis and research on the various soccer leagues around the world. The club provides a platform for students with a passion for soccer to discuss the sport and work together, conducting research using a variety of statistical methods and analytical tools.

In Spring 2026, the Soccer Analytics Club hosted guest speakers, including Kevin Minkus, Head of Data Analytics at the Chicago Fire; and Austin Murphy, who works on the business analytics side at NYCFC. Throughout the semester, the Club played a variety of soccer analytics themed games, as well as activities that kept members engaged and thinking about soccer in a fun but analytics minded way. A highlight of the club was its World Cup Research project, where Club members collected data and built a World Cup game prediction model.

In Fall 2025, club members took part in weekly game predictions and hot takes, and analyzed news and current soccer events through the lens of soccer analytics. The club played soccer-themed versions of Jeopardy, The Price is Right, and Who Wants To Be a Millionaire. They researched the biggest under- and over-performing teams in the world, building the best 2025 XI among others, all through an analytics viewpoint. The club hosted guest speakers such as Victor Lopez, head of marketing at Diaza Football; Nick Rovelli, Kitman Labs applied performance specialist at Charlotte FC; and Falk alumnus Brenden Slomka, performance analyst at Carolina Ascent FC.

The club’s major success has been achieved in the form of papers of being selected for various conferences, including the MIT Sloan Sport Analytics Conference, Midwest Sport Analytics Conference, and Carnegie Mellon Sport Analytics Conference. Find examples of the Club research on Instagram @cusesocceranalyticsclub.

Club members strive to improve the scope of analytics in the world of soccer, hoping the same number of statistics available for basketball or baseball will be available for soccer.

For more information, email Club President Evan Pegorsch at ecpegors@syr.edu.

Falk College’s Sport Analytics Women (SAW) Club strives to create a group of like-minded women to build relationships, assemble a support system and study sport analytics during their time at Syracuse University and into their post-graduate careers. The club’s mission is to collaborate and serve as a positive advocate for women in sport analytics by connecting with each other as well as with professionals in the industry. The goal of creating relevant opportunities for club members is achieved through tutorials on programs such as R, SQL, Python and Tableau, group research projects, professional development and hosting guest speakers.

In Spring 2026, the Club focused on a research project for the NCAA, working on figuring out which emerging sports should be added to Division II and III schools to boost enrollment. Club members analyzed participation trends and data across different sports, evaluated the data against criteria like cost, safety, governance, and how well they’d fit regionally at smaller schools. The goal is to give the NCAA data-driven recommendations on which sports are worth expanding into.

In Fall 2025, the Club engaged in a range of activities. Members attended the Syracuse Mets' College Night, participated in games highlighting women’s sports, and connected with industry professionals through guest speakers. The organization also focused on professional development by offering guidance on resumes, LinkedIn, and other career-building skills. Additionally, SAW launched a research project to support the Syracuse University Women’s hockey team and started developing a Shiny app in RStudio to track statistics, create visualizations, and provide ongoing analytical assistance to the team. Members also attended several conferences throughout the semester, including the Georgia Sports Innovation Coalition x SEICon Summit in Atlanta, the Women With Drive Summit in Indianapolis, and Major League Baseball’s Take the Field program at the Winter Meetings in Orlando.

Club officers are Georgia Andrews, Karly Gershon, Ava Gard and Hailey Safranek. Email ggandrew@syr.edu for more information.

The Sport Management Club is a student-run organization in the Falk College Department of Sport Management. Since its founding in 2005, the Club has raised more than $820,000 for local charities.

Under the guidance of Sport Management Founder and Professor Emeritus Michael Veley and Faculty Advisors Dr. Jeremy Losak and Dr. Patrick Walsh, the Sport Management Club has provided countless students invaluable experiential learning opportunities to expand their professional, academic, and social skillsets.

The Club’s signature event is its annual Charity Sports Auction to raise money for a Syracuse-area charity. The 21st annual auction was held in a hybrid format, both in person at SU’s JMA Wireless Dome and online, in November 2025. To support the Golisano Children’s Hospital and the Upstate Foundation, supporters placed bids on hundreds of items, including sports memorabilia, gift certificates, household items, vacation packages, and electronics. Previous beneficiaries of the club’s annual charity auction have included Make-A-Wish Central New York, Boys & Girls Clubs, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY, the Central New York SPCA, the Upstate Cancer Center, Special Olympics New York, Food Bank of CNY, the Salvation Army, American Diabetes Association, the Boeheim Foundation, Vera House, and McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center. For more information about the annual Charity Auction, visit Twitter @SPMAuction as well as sucharitysportsauction.com.

The Club engages in a variety of activities during weekly meetings, including attending Syracuse Crunch games, movie nights, resume building, and participating in game-show style events. Club members also log many hours of volunteer work in the Syracuse community. The Club has hosted representatives from Made HOOPS, Chicago Stars, Citigroup, Syracuse University Athletics, Aramark Sports and Entertainment, Buffalo Sabres, Baltimore Ravens and St. Jude’s Hospital, among others. Syracuse University alumni also join Club meetings via Zoom to share their career advice.

The Sport Management Club meets weekly during the academic year at 7pm on Tuesdays in Falk 200. Students from all majors are welcome.

Officers for 2026 are President Kaden Halboth, Executive Vice President Maddie Primis, Vice President of Programming/Treasurer Jacob Swibel, Vice President of Community Service Rory Kennealy, Vice President of Membership Cole McGreevy and Vice President of Administration/Secretary Robbie Rychlik. Contact Halboth for more information at kohalbot@syr.edu.

The Falk College Sportsbook Analytics Club was founded in response to one of the fastest growing industries in the nation. The club and its members continue to explore, learn, and discuss the ever-changing landscape of sport prediction markets, such as legalized sports betting and daily fantasy sports. The club has annually expanded both in membership and in programming. In addition to discussion about the industry’s news and latest trends, the club has introduced workshops and competitions. They also host guest speakers from around the sport industry throughout the academic year.

Over the course of the 2026-26 academic year, the Club continued partnerships with organizations such as Make Vegas Pay and Smash Up Sports in an effort to encourage smart and safe gambling, while also having fun. Make Vegas Pay is an analytics-driven consulting team for sports betting run by SU alum and Chief Executive Officer/Founder Simon Weiss.

Students from all SU majors are welcome to join the club and attend weekly meetings.

Club officers for 2026-2027 are President Carter Pointon, Vice President Gianni Campaniello, Director of Outreach Josh Wentzler, Director of Communications Chase Amin, Director of Engagement Nick DiFabio, Director of Events Austin Sheffield.

Follow along with the Club’s Instagram @su_sportsbook.

The Department of Sport Management’s Sport Professionals of Color (SPOC) Club is an organization that strives to uplift and connect students of color who are interested in working in the sport industry.

The organization was formed during the 2014-15 academic year with the purpose of helping to guide young professionals in their pursuit of success and career establishment in the industry. The club strives to improve members’ professional skills, host speakers, foster networking growth, and create a sense of community among students of different backgrounds.

During the Spring 2026 semester, the Club continued creating opportunities for members to connect with both the sports industry and the Syracuse community through professional development events, collaborative programming, and social engagement activities. Throughout the semester, members had the chance to hear directly from professionals across sports and entertainment while also building stronger connections with one another outside of traditional meetings.

As part of the semester’s speaker series, SPOC welcomed professionals from different areas of the sports and entertainment industries who shared insight into branding, compliance, athlete representation, team operations, networking, and navigating careers in competitive spaces.

In addition to speaker programming, SPOC hosted several community-centered events throughout the semester. Members attended a Syracuse University Women’s Basketball game together, creating an opportunity to support Syracuse athletics while strengthening community within the organization. SPOC also partnered with the Syracuse University Barner-McDuffie House to host a Super Bowl watch party, bringing students together in a collaborative and engaging environment. Later in the semester, SPOC collaborated with Pentel for a March Madness watch party, giving members another opportunity to connect through basketball, competition, and community.

Alongside these events, the organization continued hosting workshops focused on professional development, including resume building, networking strategies, and career preparation.

Club leaders are Lauryn Rashid, Trinity Jennings-Pagan, Chima Blanchard and Meadow McNeil.

The Tennis Analytics Club was formed to bring together students who share a common interest in the sport. Club members meet weekly to discuss relevant tournaments as well as news in the tennis sector of professional sports.

Over the course of the 2025-26 academic year, the Club discussed weekly tennis results from the US open to the WTA/ATP finals. Members started a tennis analytics fantasy league based off each tournament’s draw. The club assisted in researching the revenue generated by the US Opens and factors that impacted it, including strength of draw, American player success and top-seeded success. Club members played games such as Stat Pad, Jeopardy and Family Feud based off this year’s tennis results and varying tennis history facts.

Officers are Alex Percey, Josh Wentzler, Toby Liu, Jeremy Ruddy and Jordan Hemley. Contact acpercey@syr.edu more information.

NEPA is a student run association that brings together Syracuse University students who are interested in nutrition and encourages them to share that interest with the surrounding campus and community. Each year, NEPA sponsors a well-known speaker to visit the Syracuse University campus and lecture on nutrition and a healthy life-style. Those speakers have included Kylie Mitchell, owner of ImmaEatThat blog and Tanya Zuckerbrot, owner of F-Factor.

NEPA is involved in many on and off campus community service activities. The club meets once a month to plan those events and other activities. For more information, contact the NEPA faulty advisor, Jane Burrell, at jbuzcate@syr.edu.

The Syracuse University chapter of the Women in Sports and Events (WISE) club aims to be a voice and resource for women who aspire to work in the professional field of sports and events. Students in WISE are involved with numerous events and activities over the course of the academic year, including networking trips, fundraisers, interview workshops, professional development seminars, community service, and assisting with alumni events on campus.

During the Spring 2026 semester, WISE members expanded their knowledge of the sport industry by attending panels and working together through various organizations and teams on campus. They also welcomed sport industry guest speakers both in person and virtually, including Mike Castronuovo from MADE Hoops, Christine Stromberg from UTSA, NASCAR Watkins Glen executives Fionnagh Krenzer and Michelle Benjamin, and Sport Management alum Shaan Baren, among others.

In the Fall 2025 semester, WISE welcomed new members at a bagel brunch that provided a space for new and returning members to connect about all things Syracuse. WISE also attended events around campus, including the Newhouse and Whitman club fairs. The Club hosted guest speakers from ESPN and Harvard Athletics, as well as veteran sports executive Scott Pioli to learn more about the NWSL expansion team in Boston. Club members also attended various Syracuse women’s athletic events. A highlight of the Fall semester was visiting the Buffalo Bills for a networking event, where the students heard from Bills executives, toured the stadium and stepped onto the field at Highmark Stadium.

Keep up with SU’s WISE Club on Social Media: Twitter: @WISE_SU; Instagram: WISE_Cuse; and Facebook: Women in Sports and Events at Syracuse University.

The WISE Club includes students from all majors on campus interested in pursuing careers in sports and events. Club leaders for 2026 are President Maggie Grejda, Vice President Angel Rooks Orton, Community Service Chair Sophia King, Communications Chair Robyn Lusardi and Fundraising and Experience Chair Avery Chadwick. Contact Grejda for more information at mcgrejda@syr.edu.