Learn From Aaron Schatz — NFL Analytics Pioneer & Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy
In just 8 weeks, this online course will teach you how to break into football analytics and use data to gain a competitive edge in scouting, coaching, and football operations at the NFL and college level.
Become a Football Analyst and Transform How Teams Win
In today’s game, football analytics is no longer optional—it’s essential. From the NFL to NCAA programs, franchises are building entire analytics departments to guide decisions on player evaluation, game strategy, the NFL Draft, free agency, and salary cap management.
This 8-week online football analytics course gives you real-world training to break into the booming field of football data and analytics.
NEXT START DATE: September 8
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Taught by Aaron Schatz, the Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy and creator of DVOA and DYAR, this course gives you insider access to the same tools and strategies used by top NFL front offices, fantasy experts, and sports betting professionals.
Aaron Schatz is a trailblazer in the football analytics world:
Founder of Football Outsiders, one of the most influential football analytics sites ever created
Creator of DVOA and DYAR, two of the most widely used advanced NFL metrics
Contributor to ESPN+ and ESPN BET, providing data-driven insights to fans and pros alike
NFL Awards Voter, part of the 50-person Associated Press panel that selects All-Pro honors
Publisher of the FTN Football Almanac, the go-to analytics preview for every NFL season
Consultant to NFL teams, bringing data-based decision making to the highest level of the sport
From TV interviews to radio spots, Aaron is one of the most respected voices in the game—and now he’s your mentor.
Each week, you’ll tackle a new area of football analytics and build job-ready skills that teams and media outlets are hiring for:
Week 1 – The Real-World Challenges of Football Analytics
Week 2 – The Evolution of Football Data & Metrics
Week 3 – Analytics in the Marketplace: Teams, Media, and Betting
Week 4 – In-Game Strategy and Play Calling
Week 5 – Roster Building & Free Agency Decisions
Week 6 – NFL Draft Analytics & Prospect Evaluation
Week 7 – Salary Cap and Contract Analysis
Week 8 – Sports Science, Player Health & Load Management
This course is for anyone looking to start or advance a career in:
NFL or College Football Analytics
Scouting & Football Operations
Fantasy Football & Betting Analysis
Front Office or Salary Cap Roles
Sports Media & Data Journalism
No coding or advanced math required—just a love of the game and the drive to learn.
Weekly interactive video chats with Aaron Schatz and classmates
Projects you can use to build your portfolio
Access to the SMWW global network and alumni community
Job support and mentorship after you graduate
A resume-building certificate of completion
Whether you want to work for a team, media outlet, betting company, or build your own brand, this course gives you the tools and credibility to take the next step.
Enroll now and learn from Aaron Schatz—one of the founding fathers of football analytics.
NFL Analytics Pioneer | Creator of DVOA | Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy
Aaron Schatz isn’t just teaching football analytics—he helped invent it. As the founder of Football Outsiders and the creator of the game-changing DVOA and DYAR metrics, Aaron’s work is used by NFL front offices, fantasy analysts, sports bettors, and major networks like ESPN. He’s now Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy and one of only 50 members of the AP panel that votes on NFL awards and All-Pro honors.
In this course, you’ll learn directly from the man who built modern football analytics—how to analyze teams, evaluate players, and think like a front office. Whether you want to work in the NFL, college football, fantasy, or media, Aaron will show you how to turn data into opportunity.
Every NFL, NCAA, and CFL team is investing in analytics to gain a competitive edge. From fourth-down decisions to draft-day trades, data is shaping the future of football—and this course teaches you how to be part of it.
Led by Aaron Schatz, the NFL analytics pioneer who created DVOA and revolutionized football metrics, this 8-week course gives you insider knowledge and hands-on skills in:
In-game strategy and decision-making
Draft analytics and free agency models
Salary cap and player valuation metrics
Sports science, injury prevention, and performance tracking
Tools for fantasy football, sports betting, and media analysis
Whether you want to work in a front office, media booth, sportsbook, or fantasy league, this course will show you how to turn football data into career opportunities.
You’ll also build real relationships through weekly live Zoom chats with Aaron Schatz and your classmates—plus get help redesigning your resume to showcase your new credentials.
Football analytics is more than a trend. It’s your way into the game.
Weekly Interactive Zoom Video Chats: A unique aspect of each 8-week course is the opportunity for students to participate in weekly, live interactive Zoom video chats with world-renowned statistician Aaron Schatz and Mike Tanier, fellow students, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within professional football via the internet. This is available via any online computer. Live interactive Zoom video chats are recorded and archived so students can listen live or at their convenience.
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow football business-minded students and faculty. All course materials and textbooks are included in the course fee.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues. Countries with economic challenges are eligible for economic discounts.
University Credit Available: For additional fees to Fort Hays State University in Kansas, you may receive graduate or undergraduate university credit for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. Click here for more information.
Football Career Conferences: All SMWW students are encouraged to attend the yearly SMWW NFL Combine Career Conference. All SMWW Students receive a huge discount to attend. This is an incredible opportunity to network with fellow students, football executives, and SMWW faculty.
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. Learn more about our Advanced Certificates here.
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount Click Here.
Tax Write Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
Football is evolving—and so are the careers that power it. From NFL front offices to fantasy platforms and media giants, there’s a growing demand for sharp minds who understand how to turn data into winning decisions.
In this one-of-a-kind course, you’ll learn directly from Aaron Schatz—the creator of DVOA and one of the most respected names in football analytics today. This course is offered just once a year due to his in-season commitments, so don’t miss your chance.
As a graduate of the Football Analytics course, you’ll receive:
An official SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment
A resume reference from Aaron Schatz and Dr. Lynn Lashbrook
A redesigned resume to showcase your new skills and credibility
Eligibility to become a featured SMWW Football Scout—complete with your own online profile, bio, and sample analytics reports
We don’t just teach you—we help you launch your career.
Start analyzing football like the pros.
Apply now to join the next Football Analytics course.
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THREE MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $650
Or a single payment of $1,950 Includes all course textbooks and access to a web-based classroom. Shipping is additional.
APPROXIMATELY $1950
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       Prerequisites: Must be 18 or older to participate and have a passion for sports.
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Challenge yourself everyday to get better. You need a plan. Network. SMWW gives you access to people who know how to get there.
Challenge yourself everyday to get better. You need a plan. Network. SMWW gives you access to people who know how to get there.
This is a great course! I have taken many statistics courses - for business and science and they can be very daunting but this course made even the most complicated football stats (and their math) easy to comprehend, apply and actually made it fun.
This is a great course! I have taken many statistics courses - for business and science and they can be very daunting but this course made even the most complicated football stats (and their math) easy to comprehend, apply and actually made it fun.
This course allowed me to reconnect with the spot I love in a different way than before. I work with professional athletes on a regular basis but this will help me to analyze what they do on the field more. I look forward to being able to use what I have learned during this course in the line of work I am in now. I also look forward to seeing what new opportunities having this course under my belt will bring me in the future.
This course allowed me to reconnect with the spot I love in a different way than before. I work with professional athletes on a regular basis but this will help me to analyze what they do on the field more. I look forward to being able to use what I have learned during this course in the line of work I am in now. I also look forward to seeing what new opportunities having this course under my belt will bring me in the future.
I would just like to thank you for the last 8 weeks through the course. It is the first time I have enjoyed studying in my life. You made it extremely interesting and made the learning process as smooth as possible. Your teaching has also given me even more motivation to make a career out of it, hopefully in the NFL!
I would just like to thank you for the last 8 weeks through the course. It is the first time I have enjoyed studying in my life. You made it extremely interesting and made the learning process as smooth as possible. Your teaching has also given me even more motivation to make a career out of it, hopefully in the NFL!
This course has made me more critically assess my preconceived assumptions about the NFL and its players and teams. Aaron and Mike are very thoughtful and penetrating in their use of analytics to explain various NFL trends, and they have taught me to investigate if data truly supports decisions and ideas that I previously took for granted.
This course has made me more critically assess my preconceived assumptions about the NFL and its players and teams. Aaron and Mike are very thoughtful and penetrating in their use of analytics to explain various NFL trends, and they have taught me to investigate if data truly supports decisions and ideas that I previously took for granted.
I took this course in hopes of furthering my football career. Through the course, I learned a lot about the business in the NFL and also techniques on scouting players as both an athlete and also on their character. I am currently a high school football coach and middle school teacher. This summer I will also be the camp manager for the Philadelphia Eagles youth football camp. I feel having this course on my resume greatly helped with this opportunity.
I took this course in hopes of furthering my football career. Through the course, I learned a lot about the business in the NFL and also techniques on scouting players as both an athlete and also on their character. I am currently a high school football coach and middle school teacher. This summer I will also be the camp manager for the Philadelphia Eagles youth football camp. I feel having this course on my resume greatly helped with this opportunity.
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