Sayville High School, in partnership with the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame, successfully hosted its first-ever Sports Analytics and Business Conference, bringing together nearly 100 student-athletes and sports analytics students for a full day of immersive learning, discussion, and career exploration.

The conference featured a series of panel discussions and keynote-style sessions designed to introduce students to the rapidly evolving worlds of sports analytics, data, artificial intelligence, and the business side of athletics. Students engaged directly with industry professionals, asked insightful questions, and took part in meaningful conversations that connected classroom learning to real-world sports careers.

The event was organized by Sayville High School sports analytics and mathematics teacher Adam Sznitken and Chris R. Vaccaro, President of the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame.

“This was an incredibly impactful day for our students,” said Sznitken. “They were exposed to real career pathways in sports that many hadn’t previously considered. The level of engagement, the questions they asked, and the confidence they showed throughout the day demonstrated just how valuable experiential learning opportunities like this can be.”

Vaccaro emphasized the broader mission behind the partnership and the Hall of Fame’s expanding educational focus.

“The Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame has become a beacon for educational advancement when it comes to local sports,” Vaccaro said. “By utilizing speakers who are also Hall of Fame inductees and respected leaders in their fields, we are directly connecting our mission of honoring the past while inspiring the future. We’ve continually grown our purpose, and we will double down on educational initiatives and awareness throughout 2026.”

Featured speakers included:

• Rick Cole Jr., Vice President/AD, Hofstra University; Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer
• Tom Combs, Executive Director, Section XI; Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer
• Ryan Cox, Athletic Director, Section XI
• Rob Hoss, Sayville Football Coach
• Caryn Landow, Sports Marketing Executive
• Justin Liu, Physician Assistant
• Mike Pfaff, President, Long Island Ducks; Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer
• Stephen Reinstein, CEO, Market Muscles
• Deb Urso, Sayville Volleyball Coach
  

The Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame will continue to expand its educational and leadership-driven programming across Long Island in 2026, further strengthening the connection between sports history, innovation, and future opportunity. Stay tuned for more educational initiatives and community partnerships throughout the year.