The Biomechanics Of Usain Bolt
Science Of The Summer Olympics: The Biomechanics Of Usain Bolt
MIT mechanical engineering professor Anette (Peko) Hosoi discusses how Bolt's structure gives him an edge over the competition.
The MIT Judo Club
The MIT Judo Club
Video by MIT student Michael Desanker: "The MIT Judo Club is a club that I feel many people do not know about, despite it being one of the oldest clubs at MIT. I made this video to share with people what Judo is and what MIT's Judo club means to its members."
Designing A "Fast Pool"
Science Of The Summer Olympics: Designing A "Fast Pool"
MIT mechanical engineering professor Anette (Peko) Hosoi discusses how engineers can create such a "fast pool."
Stu Schmill '86 announces the boatings for the 2012 MIT ...
Stu Schmill '86 announces the boatings for the 2012 MIT Reunion Row
Stu Schmill '86 announces the boatings for the 2012 MIT Reunion Row.Read more about the Reunion Row here: http://www.mitcrew.org/reunionrow/
The Lynx Catboat - Leaving the Mooring
The Lynx Catboat - Leaving the Mooring
MIT Sailing sailing.mit.edu/videos
The Tech - Rigging
The Tech - Rigging
The Tech is really easy to rig once you've done it a few times. This video will show you how to properly rig the Tech and give you pointers to some common newbie predicaments. MIT Sailing sailing.mit.edu/videos
MIT sailing turns 75!
75th Anniversary of MIT Sailing, Floating Dock and Firefly Fleet Dedication
In conjunction with the 75th anniversary of sailing at MIT, DAPER dedicated a new floating dock and a fleet of Firefly sailboats at the Walter C. Wood ’17 Sailing Pavilion.
Trust Center TV - March 5, 2012
Trust Center TV - March 5, 2012
Bill Aulet recaps events from the past two weeks, including MIT Sloan's Sports Analytics Conference and the MIT $100K ACCELERATE
Holly Metcalf: Coach, Olympian, Mother
Holly Metcalf: Coach, Olympian, Mother
A short documentary, exploring the character of MIT's Women's Varsity Open Weight Crew team head coach, 1984 Olympics Gold Medalist, 1987 Women's Crew World Championship Silver Medalist, and mother, Holly Metcalf.
Technology Day 1997 - "Technology At Play: The World of ...
Technology Day 1997 - "Technology At Play: The World of Sports, Games and ...
MIT's 1997 Technology Day takes place on June 7, 1997 on the theme "Technology At Play: The World of Sports, Games and Toys." Speakers include Stephen C. Jacobsen ME '73, "On the Design and Manufacture of Some Interesting Machines;" Seymour A. Papert, "A New Look at ...
Welcoming Remarks
Welcoming Remarks
Daryl Morey, Jessica Gelman and Dean David Schmittlein, Recorded 3/7/2009
Evolution of the Fan Experience
Evolution of the Fan Experience
Evolution of the Fan Experience looks at how new technology, stadium design, game innovations, and customer initiatives are taking the fan experience to the next level. Recorded 3/7Ev/2009
Globalization of Sports
Globalization of Sports
Two years ago, the NFL played its first regular season game in London. In September, the NBA announced a joint venture to build and run sports arenas in China. Leagues and teams are taking different approaches to reach the global market. League and team partners are closely monitoring and ...
Sports in a Recession
Sports in a Recession
With the current economic downturn, leagues, teams and sponsors are facing a new set of challenges. This panel will discuss the effects teams and sponsors are seeing across ticketing, player salaries and advertising. In addition, the executives will discuss what steps and strategies they are ...
Basketball Analytics
Basketball Analytics
This panel examines the importance of analytical methods in basketball. With APBRmetrics gaining acceptance and respect around the NBA, teams are increasingly using statistical analysis to gain a competitive edge over their opponents. Panelists from ESPN and NBA teams weigh in on topics ...
Media and the Fanatic
Media and the Fanatic
There is growing concern that newspapers and other traditional media are becoming irrelevant as an avenue for keeping up-to-date on sports. However, new media (e.g. Blogs, Social Media, Social Networking sites) are challenging the established revenue channels provided by traditional media and ...
The Value of Icon Players
The Value of Icon Players
From the Babe to Michael Jordan to Montana and Gretzky, icon players don't just leave a mark on their team: they leave their mark on the sport and on the history of an era. Can you quantify the value they bring to a team or a city? Recorded 3/7/2009