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Collaboration

The AI-Powered Athletics initiative at the University of Florida thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration, uniting sport scientists, data analysts, engineers, and AI researchers to redefine what’s possible in athletic performance. This cross-disciplinary synergy is essential to ensure that emerging technologies like machine learning and wearable tech are not only innovative but also grounded in real-world sport applications – translating complex data into meaningful, actionable insights that elevate both athlete health and team success.

At AI-Powered Athletics, our strength comes from uniting experts across disciplines to explore what’s next in sport performance. By combining insights from science, engineering, data, and athletics, we’re not just reacting to technological change – we’re helping define how AI can be meaningfully and responsibly applied in athletic environments. Central to that mission is the creation of a secure, centralized databank – built to serve as a long-term resource for researchers across campus to apply their own expertise and drive innovation.

This collaborative model allows us to ask better questions and build a shared foundation for discovery: What problems are worth solving? Where can AI make a real difference? How do we ensure emerging technologies align with the goals and values of sport? With diverse perspectives at the table and shared access to high-quality, de-identified athlete data, we’re creating the conditions for long-term growth, interdisciplinary research, and impact at scale.

Our team brings together:

These groups collaborate closely to explore new ways AI can support athletics – sharing ideas, aligning priorities, and identifying where innovation can create the most impact. It’s a strategic, forward-thinking approach that positions us to lead the future of sport performance.

If you’re a researcher, practitioner, or professional with an interest in this space, we welcome collaboration. The strength of this initiative lies in the diversity of thought behind it, and we’re always looking to expand the conversation. Please fill out the Databank Interest Form or reach out to us at aipoweredathletics@eng.ufl.edu to explore how your expertise might contribute.