ON THE FIELD
AS AN ATHLETE,
OFF THE FIELD AS AN ANALYST.
FROM EXPERIENCE TO RESEARCH
From On-Field Experience to Global Policy: Rethinking Student-Athlete Support
"A comparative policy study analyzing dual-career stress across the US, EU, and Japan—proposing hybrid scheduling and institutional frameworks to prevent athlete burnout."
Stress and Time Management Strategies for High School Student-Athletes: A Review of Policies and Solutions
(Article, Review, etc at EIET)
Tae Hwan Kim
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FROM MANAGEMENT TO GLOBAL RECOGNITION
Participated into the 8th AIGC @ Singapore
Hosted in Singapore—Asia's hub for innovation and education—AIGC connects students, mentors, and judges across the globe. The city-state's commitment to technology and learning creates the perfect backdrop for this celebration of creativity.
Through its online format, participants can join from anywhere while experiencing the excitement of an international competition. No passport needed—just passion and curiosity!
Create, Invent, and Imagine Beyond Boundaries
The AIGC-Singapore 2026 Winter Online Edition marks the 8th global celebration of creativity, invention, and innovation. This is not just a competition—it's a movement connecting students and thinkers worldwide to explore how imagination meets technology.
From bustling cities to remote villages, young minds unite online to share groundbreaking ideas. Whether you're building AI models, designing sustainable solutions, or creating digital art, AIGC is your platform to shine on the global stage.
What Is AIGC-Singapore?
AIGC stands for "Artificial Intelligence, Invention, Global Creativity." It's an international invention and research competition open to everyone—from high school to university students, educators, and innovators of all fields. Whether your passion is robotics, chemistry, design, or sustainability, there's a place for your vision here.
Award-Winning Research 🏆
Can Mathematics Explain Ball Possession in Soccer?
A Markov Chain & PCA Analysis on FC Barcelona Match Data
"Inspired by Johan Cruyff's philosophy, this project models passing networks using Markov chains and PCA across 38 FC Barcelona matches to quantitatively prove midfield dominance and simulate optimal tactical formations."
• Data Science: Modeled passing networks from 38 FC Barcelona matches.
• Key Finding: Mathematically proved midfield possession correlates with winning.
• Innovation: Identified the 3-2-3-2 formation as the optimal tactical system.
01. AIGC SINGAPORE : DATA SCIENCE & AI INNOVATION (2026.01.10)
02. EUROINVENT : AI JOURNALISM & MEDIA ETHICS (2026.05.30)
What Is EUROINVENT?
EUROINVENT stands for the "European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation." It is one of Europe’s premier international invention and research forums, open to researchers, scholars, students, and innovators from around the globe. Whether your passion lies in artificial intelligence, digital media, engineering, or social sciences, EUROINVENT provides a prestigious platform to present groundbreaking ideas, receive expert peer evaluation, and earn international recognition.
Award-Winning Research 🏆
The Future of Journalism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Ethical Governance, Automation, and Human Oversight in Digital Media
"This research analyzes the integration of AI in digital journalism—proposing structural frameworks for ethical AI governance, transparency, and human oversight."
• AI & Immersive Integration: Examined AI automation, dataset analysis, and VR/AR media.
• Ethical & Legal Governance: Addressed copyright issues, bias, and mandatory transparency.
• Human Oversight: Emphasized combining AI speed with editorial judgment to preserve trust.
2024 — A Laptop on the Dirt
In August 2024, we landed in Vientiane. Sapphavisa Stadium was smaller than in photos, the outfield dirt rough. Players trained twice daily under a blazing sun, sharing bats and gloves in turns. I carried an old laptop, logging on-base percentage and error rates the way Billy Beane trusted numbers over scouts — the fewer resources a team had, the more honestly its numbers spoke.
I learned Lao numbers and baseball terms alongside the players, and met Mr. Je, the head coach who told of teaching catch in a parking lot in 2012 with not one baseball to spare.
2025 — A Broom, a Voice, and a Shared Field
In June 2025, ahead of the Southeast Asian Games, Thailand, Singapore, and Laos gathered in Vientiane for a crucial international evaluation series. Returning to the field, my mission expanded far beyond data. I served as a vital bridge between the three nations—translating between coaches and umpires, guiding visiting delegations through local logistics, and breaking language barriers under the sweltering sun.
Behind the scenes, no task was too small. Long before the first pitch of each match, I picked up a broom to clear debris, level the rough dirt, and improve the field environment for the athletes. As players from competing nations shared high-fives on the ground we had prepped together, I learned a core truth of sports management: true leadership begins with humble hands, serving from the ground up to build a stage of dignity and respect.
2026 — A Rulebook, a Whiteboard, and the First Pitch
Back in Korea, word came that the Asian Games trip had fallen through. But I decided: if the big stage was closed, we would build a new stage ourselves. I studied the official WBSC and BFA sanctioning rules—membership checks, applications, eligibility confirmation, and federation signatures. Complicated, but far from impossible.
I recruited underclassmen into a volunteer corps—a designer, a video editor, and a spreadsheet whiz. "We are not just building a tournament," we wrote on our whiteboard, "we are building a stage." Over the winter, we approached a retired KBO umpire and a physical therapist, both of whom were deeply moved after watching training footage from Laos and agreed to join us as professional mentors.
All spring, the team refined the official paperwork. In June, we finalized our proposal: the Southeast Asia Dream Cup, hosted at Sapphavisa Stadium and organized by the LBSF. Each cleared document pulled me back to that dirt field in 2024. By July, Mongolia confirmed their participation, reaching the minimum requirement of three competing nations alongside Laos.
Through an ongoing global crowdfunding campaign, we have been driving a growing movement. Posters and videos created through sleepless nights spread online, pushing donations toward $200,000—starting with small gifts from friends and growing into support from strangers following a press interview with the Korean Embassy. Three KBO/KBSA umpires, a trainer, and a physical therapist joined as talent donors, while Laos's Ministry of Education and Sports and the Korean Embassy provided official institutional backing.
Inspiring Words from
Sports Leaders & Managers
[Adapt or Die]
Billy Beane
"If you can't win the game, change the game"
Faced with a significant disparity in payroll between "rich teams and poor teams," Beane's core philosophy was to change it.
- from the Moneyball
[One game at a time]
Claudio Ranieri
"Forty points"
His initial goal for Leicester City was survival in the Premier League, famously setting the target at 40
- a benchmark he maintained even as they challenged for the title.
[Built Different]
LeBron James
"Nothing is Given"
A core belief that success comes from hard work, not entitlement, often shared with his inner circle.
and the artistry of the sport.
#Strive For Greatness
THE NEXT CHAPTER
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT
"My journey began on the field as an athlete, grew through research and analytics, and expanded to global impact in Laos. Now, I am ready to lead the future of sports management."