For more than five years, prof. Bauer has been providing evidence to support sports experts decision-making. With a background in mathematics and computer science and a PhD from Tübingen University, he applies machine learning methods to sports data. As a Juniorprofessor in Sports Analytics at Saarland University, he is extending this research across sports. In 7 years of experience with the DFB and the German National Teams, prof. Bauer translated data-driven insights to the coaching staff for example during the World-Cup in Qatar 2022. He also worked with Zelus Analytics striving to establish the “Moneyball-approach” in the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and many more. Holding an UEFA-A-level coaching license, he has 10 years experience working as a coach in semi-professional football (soccer).