Ryan Storey

Ryan Storey is a Researcher at the Sports Industry Research Centre within Sheffield Hallam University's School of Sport and Physical Activity, part of the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. He combines advanced data analytics with systems thinking to evaluate sports programs.

• Education: BSc in Sport and Exercise Science (Sheffield Hallam University), MSc in Data Analytics (Sheffield Hallam University)
• Accreditation: Accredited Researcher (ONS and UKDS access)

Ryan specializes in whole-system approaches to sports evaluation, using mixed-methods frameworks integrating realist techniques and configurational analysis. His work includes:

• Program Evaluations: Sport England’s Place Partnership, EFL Trust’s Extra-Time Hubs
• Economic Assessments: Sport Satellite Accounts, Outdoor City Impact Studies
• Policy Research: Commonwealth Secretariat’s pandemic recovery strategies

His publications emphasize applied sports analytics, with recent outputs spanning:

• Nutrition Research in climbing populations (2024)
• Coronavirus Pandemic impacts on sports sectors (2022)
• Active Travel Policy monitoring (2023)
• Urban Sports Development (2020-2021)