Maurizio Sarri and the Dimensionality Reduction

A Journey through Principal Component Analysis with Coach Maurizio Sarri

Andrea Ianni
8 min readFeb 4, 2023

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Maurizio and the World on his notes

Maurizio Sarri has always been a meticulous and detail-oriented coach. He takes pride in his work and is always looking for ways to improve. One day, after a particularly challenging match, he found himself reflecting on what went right and what went wrong. As he thought about the various plays and strategies that had been employed, he realized that many of the key moments could be reduced to numerical data.

From that moment on, Maurizio began keeping a small notebook with him at all times. Whenever he observed something on the field that he wanted to remember or analyze further, he would jot down a few notes and numbers. Over time, this simple habit evolved into a full-fledged system, as Maurizio continued to refine his approach and add more information to his notes.

For Maurizio, these little notes with numbers have become an essential tool for success. They allow him to keep track of player performance, analyze patterns in the game, and make more informed decisions. Whether it’s during a match or in the preparation stages, Sarri’s notes are always at the forefront of his mind, helping him to stay focused…

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Andrea Ianni
Andrea Ianni

Written by Andrea Ianni

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