SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Feb. 19, 2026) – Syracuse University Esports is proud to announce its collaboration with DataCoach, a personalized esports coaching and analytics platform, specializing in Rocket League. This joint effort reflects Syracuse University’s commitment to innovation, competitive excellence, and the continued growth of its collegiate program.
Through this collaboration, Syracuse University Esports will be able to use DataCoach’s advanced performance analytics to enhance team strategy, player development, and competitive preparations. By translating complex in-game data metrics into clear valuable insights, DataCoach empowers players and coaches to make informed real-time decisions that drive consistent improvement and long-term success.
DataCoach specializes in adaptable esports analytics, combining game data, player tendencies, and strategic breakdowns into a coaching framework designed for both individual growth and team-wide development. For Syracuse, this means deeper strategic understanding of the game itself and a data-informed approach that mirrors techniques used in traditional sports.
Syracuse University Esports has built a reputation as a leader in the collegiate esports space, prioritizing not only competitive results but also student development, career readiness, and academic integration. The collaboration with DataCoach strengthens this mission by reinforcing the educational value of analytics, critical thinking, and performance evaluation.
Josh Robinson, Founder & CEO of DataCoach, emphasized the shared vision behind the collaboration. “We are excited to work with Syracuse and contribute to the continued growth of their esports program through data-driven team strategy and player development,” said Robinson. “Syracuse is pushing the boundaries of collegiate esports, and we’re excited to provide our unique analytical expertise in support of smarter strategies, player development, and sustained competitive success.”
From an academic standpoint, the collaboration aligns with Syracuse University’s broader emphasis on experiential learning.
Dr. Joey Gawrysiak, Executive Director of Syracuse University Esports, highlights on how working with DataCoach enhances the educational impact of the program. “DataCoach is by far the best platform we have seen for esports data analysis. This will not only help improve our gameplay, but will help create stats and storylines for our production students to use on air”. Gawrysiak further illustrates, “I am excited to really dive into this with our students to see how we can utilize this amazing platform for our teams, production, and in the classroom as we find ways to integrate with our sport analytics program in Falk College as well”.
By integrating DataCoach’s platform, Syracuse players will gain hands-on experience with analytical systems that mirror professional sports environments. This approach not only supports competitive excellence but also reinforces Syracuse University’s mission to prepare students for success in an increasingly data-driven world. The collaboration underscores the evolving role of esports within higher education, where competitive play, academic learning, and technological innovation intersect. Together, Syracuse University Esports and DataCoach aim to establish a new standard for how collegiate esports programs can utilize analytics-driven coaching to foster smarter gameplay, deeper learning, and sustainable competitive success. Check them out for yourself at www.datacoach.gg.