| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Robertson, S., Spencer, B., Back, N., & Farrow, D. (190603). A rule induction framework for the determination of representative learning design in skilled performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(11), (1280-1285). |
| 2018 | Woods, C. T., Robertson, S., Collier, N. F., Swinbourne, A. L., & Leicht, A. S. (180301). Transferring an Analytical Technique from Ecology to the Sport Sciences. Sports Medicine, 48(3), (725-732). |
| 2018 | Robertson, S., & Joyce, D. (180201). Evaluating strategic periodisation in team sport. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(3), (279-285). |
| 2018 | Corbett, D. M., Bartlett, J. D., O connor, F., Back, N., Torres-Ronda, L., & Robertson, S. (180102). Development of physical and skill training drill prescription systems for elite Australian Rules football. Science and Medicine in Football, 2(1), (51-57). |
| 2017 | Robertson, S., Kremer, P., Aisbett, B., Tran, J., & Cerin, E. (171201). Consensus on measurement properties and feasibility of performance tests for the exercise and sport sciences: a Delphi study. Sports Medicine - Open, 3(1), |
| 2017 | Woods, C. T., Robertson, S., & Collier, N. F. (171002). Evolution of game-play in the Australian Football League from 2001 to 2015. Journal of Sports Sciences, 35(19), (1879-1887). |
| 2017 | Spencer, B., Robertson, S., & Morgan, S. (170704). Modelling within-team relative phase couplings using position derivatives in Australian rules football. Mathematical and Computer Modelling of Dynamical Systems, 23(4), (372-383). |
| 2017 | Farrow, D., & Robertson, S. (170601). Development of a Skill Acquisition Periodisation Framework for High-Performance Sport. Sports Medicine, 47(6), (1043-1054). |
| 2017 | Robertson, S., Bartlett, J. D., & Gastin, P. B. (170401). Red, amber, or green? athlete monitoring in team sport: The need for decision-support systems. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12 (73-79). |
| 2017 | Bartlett, J. D., O'Connor, F., Pitchford, N., Torres-Ronda, L., & Robertson, S. J. (170201). Relationships between internal and external training load in team-sport athletes: Evidence for an individualized approach. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(2), (230-234). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Applied sports science
- Sport analytics
- Athlete tracking
- Decision support systems
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Samuel Robertson
Sam leads the Sports Performance & Business program within the Institute for Health and Sport. He oversees a number of the university's sports knowledge exchange partnerships, including those with Western Bulldogs. Sam supervises co-appointed staff, PhD and Honours students, as well as implementing innovative performance strategies with these partners.
Prior to arriving at the university, Sam worked as a sport scientist in various institute roles in both Australia and the United Kingdom. He returned to Australia to undertake multiple applied roles in Australian football and golf.
He completed his PhD at Edith Cowan University in skill acquisition & talent identification as part of his role in Research and Innovation with the Golf Australia High Performance program. Prior to commencing at VU, Sam also held an ongoing position as the Lecturer in Biomechanics at Deakin University.
Sam maintains a variety of research interests related to improving sporting performance. Most notably, he focuses on the application of sports analytics to sports performance problems, and has a particularly interest in improving the decision-making and skill development of both athletes and organisations.
Qualifications
- PhD
- MSc
Key publications
Samuel has over 224 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Samuel's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 10 of 140)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2023
|
Active One Group Pty
Ltd - Innovation
Connections Grants (ICG) x 2
From: Dept of Industry, Science and Resources, Innovation Connections
Other investigators: Mr Scott Williams
For period: 2023-2024
|
$100,000 |
|
AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (AFL) 2023 - AFL Game
Analysis -Development of a Congestion Metric (Dr Bart Spencer)
From: Australian Football League
Other investigators: Dr Bartholomew Spencer
For period: 2023-2024
|
Not disclosed |
|
FIFA Work Statement Cadiz EPTS 2023
From: FIFA
Other investigators: Dr Kevin Ball, Prof Robert Aughey
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
2023 FIFA-CADIZ EPTS
TEST EVENT – Barin Sports (Bulgaria)
From: FIFA
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
2023 FIFA-CADIZ EPTS
TEST EVENT – Catapult Sports Pty Ltd
From: FIFA
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
Fitogether - Tech
Provider Agreement (Cadiz 2023)
From: FIFA
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
2023 FIFA-CADIZ EPTS
TEST EVENT – PlayerData Ltd
From: FIFA
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
2023 FIFA-CADIZ EPTS
TEST EVENT – Sportlight Technology Limited
From: FIFA
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
2023
FIFA-CADIZ EPTS TEST EVENT – STATSports Group LTD
From: FIFA
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
2023
FIFA-CADIZ EPTS TEST EVENT – HawkEye Innovations Limited
From: FIFA
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
2023
FIFA-CADIZ EPTS TEST EVENT –SPORTS DATA INNOVATION SL
From: FIFA
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
2023
FIFA-CADIZ EPTS TEST EVENT – KINEXON Sports & Media GmBh
From: FIFA
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
2023
FIFA-CADIZ EPTS TEST EVENT – Player Data Ltd
From: FIFA
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
Australian Sports
Commission (Australian Institute of Sport) Collaborative Research Agreement
From: Australian Sports Commission (ASC)
Other investigators: Dr Jade Haycraft
For period: 2023-2024
|
Not disclosed |
|
SkillCorner - EPTS
Program - Manufacturers Test Agreement FIFA
From: FIFA
Other investigators: Prof Robert Aughey, Dr Kevin Ball
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
Safety netting for golf facilities
From: Innovation Connections
Other investigators: Dr Jarred Pilgrim
For period: 2023-2024
|
$117,826 |
|
FIFA-VU Knowledge Exchange
From: FIFA
Other investigators: Prof Robert Aughey, Dr Kevin Ball
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
Cricket Tasmania PhD Scholarship
From: Cricket Tasmania
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
2022
|
Western Bulldogs-Victoria University Sport Science Knowledge Exchange 2023 - 2027
From: Western Bulldogs
For period: 2022-2027
|
Not disclosed |
|
Data Collection for Cricket Tasmania (match and ball tracking data for required matches)
From: Cricket Tasmania
For period: 2022-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
ITF Research Partnership
From: The International Tennis Federation, UK
For period: 2022-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
VU – San Antonio Spurs Knowledge Exchange
From: Spurs Sports & Entertainment, LLC
Other investigators: Dr Bartholomew Spencer
For period: 2022-2024
|
Not disclosed |
|
FIFA VOL Testing Sevilla March 2022
From: FIFA
Other investigators: Dr Jade Haycraft, Prof Robert Aughey, Dr Kevin Ball
For period: 2022-2022
|
Not disclosed |
|
FIFA Test
Centre Appointment – Cadiz 2022
From: Fitogether Inc, StatSports Group Limited, , Humanox, PlayerData, FIFA
Other investigators: Prof Robert Aughey
For period: 2022-2022
|
Not disclosed |
|
AS1: Game Insight Group (GIG) 2022-2024 continuation
From: Tennis Australia
For period: 2022-2024
|
Not disclosed |
2021
|
Validation of Kangatech KT360
From: Kangatech Pty Ltd
Other investigators: Prof Robert Aughey, Aspr Fabio Serpiello, Dr Kevin Ball
For period: 2021-2021
|
Not disclosed |
|
Phase 2 of "normal" player behavior project
From: FIFA
Other investigators: Prof Robert Aughey, Dr Kevin Ball
For period: 2021-2021
|
Not disclosed |
|
Promoting Healthy and Active Living: Sons and Daughters of the West 2.0
From: Victorian Higher Education Strategic Investment Fund
Other investigators: Aspr Camilla Brockett
For period: 2021-2022
|
$500,000 |
2020
|
Ball Tracking and EPTS Basic Standard Development
From: FIFA
Other investigators: Dr Kevin Ball, Prof Robert Aughey
For period: 2020-2021
|
Not disclosed |
|
Smartabase for Everyday Sports People
From: Fusion Sport - Innovation Connections, Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, Victoria University
Other investigators: Dr Jarred Pilgrim
For period: 2020-2021
|
Not disclosed |
2019
|
User Insights into Human Physical Performance
From: CHAMPION DATA PTY LTD
Other investigators: Prof Robert Aughey
For period: 2019-2020
|
Not disclosed |
|
Review of ITF Wheelchair Tour and Ranking System (GIG C)
From: The International Tennis Federation, UK
Other investigators: Dr Neil Collier
For period: 2019-2020
|
Not disclosed |
|
VU-Spurs Sport Science Analytics
From: Spurs Sports & Entertainment, LLC
For period: 2019-2020
|
Not disclosed |
|
Development of a health and fitness monitoring system for racquet sports
From: Fusion Sport - Innovation Connections, Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Other investigators: Dr Alice Sweeting
For period: 2019-2020
|
Not disclosed |
|
An Evaluation Framework for Referees in Professional Football
From: Professional Referee Organisation
Other investigators: Dr Damian Farrow
For period: 2019-2022
|
Not disclosed |
2018
|
FIFA EPTS Phase 2: Data Collection and Vision Kit Analysis
From: FIFA, Catapult Sports Pty Ltd, Track160 Ltd, Hawk-Eye Innovations, Second Spectrum Inc, Instat Limited, Fitogether Inc, Footovision, Acronis International GMBH SWITZERLAND, Sportlogiq Inc Canada
Other investigators: Prof Robert Aughey, Dr Kevin Ball, Aspr Fabio Serpiello
For period: 2018-2019
|
Not disclosed |
|
FIFA EPTS Phase 2: VICON Analysis
From: FIFA
Other investigators: Prof Robert Aughey, Dr Kevin Ball
For period: 2018-2019
|
Not disclosed |
|
A model for decision-making in team sport complex systems (Phase 2) User insights into human physical performance via sensor & vision integration
From: CHAMPION DATA PTY LTD, Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living
Other investigators: Dr Damian Farrow, Dr Bartholomew Spencer
For period: 2018-2019
|
$105,492 |
|
PhD Western Bulldogs Top-Up Scholarship - Classification of strength and power based movements in an indoor training facility using wearable technologies - Karl Trounson s4598123
From: Western Bulldogs
Other investigators: Dr Damian Farrow
For period: 2018-2021
|
Not disclosed |
|
PhD Western Bulldogs Top-Up Scholarship - Altering expectations as reference points in high-performance sport - Elissa Denton s4598635
From: Western Bulldogs
Other investigators: Dr Damian Farrow
For period: 2018-2021
|
Not disclosed |
|
PhD Western Bulldogs Top-Up Scholarship -The application of wearable technology for analysis of Women's Australian Football kicking during training and competition - Emily Cust s4547419
From: Western Bulldogs
Other investigators: Dr Damian Farrow
For period: 2018-2020
|
Not disclosed |
2017
|
VU-TA Game Insight Group (GIG) - Activity Schedule 10 Establishment
From: Tennis Australia, ISEAL
Other investigators: Dr Damian Farrow
For period: 2017-2021
|
$3,289,959 |
2015
|
Maribyrnong Sports Academy - Sport Scientist
From: Maribyrnong College - Maribyrnong Sports Academy, Victoria University
Other investigators: Dr Paul Larkin, Prof Michael Mckenna, Dr Damian Farrow, Dr Jason Berry, Dr Carl Woods
For period: 2015-2023
|
$625,000 |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | PhD Integrated | Principal supervisor |
| 4 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 3 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Master of Research Practice | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | Master of Applied Research | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD Integrated (2) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (4) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (3) | Associate supervisor |
| Master of Research Practice (1) | Principal supervisor |
| Master of Applied Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | PhD by Publication | Principal supervisor |
| 7 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 2 | Masters by Research | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD by Publication (4) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (7) | Principal supervisor |
| Masters by Research (2) | Principal supervisor |
Careers
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