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What Your Child Experiences

A quick, painless, team-based movement screening

During the pre-season athletic combine, your child participates in a series of movement quality assessments -- hopping, squatting, jumping, balancing, and changing direction. These take approximately 20 minutes. There is no pain, no blood draw, no medical examination.

The screening is conducted alongside their teammates in a supportive, non-clinical environment. Every athlete on the team completes the same assessments. The goal is to identify movement patterns that increase injury risk -- and to address them before the season begins.

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What You Receive

A personalized report within one week of the combine

Sample Parent Report Card
Risk Tier GREEN
Composite Score 82 / 100
Lower Extremity Alignment Strong
Landing Mechanics Strong
Dynamic Balance Moderate
Assigned Warm-Up Standard Protocol
Home Support Balance exercises, 8+ hours sleep

Report Includes

  • Risk tier with color coding and plain-language explanation
  • Composite score and individual domain scores
  • Assigned warm-up protocol with exercise descriptions
  • "What this means" section written for non-clinical audiences
  • Recommended home support activities
  • End-of-season progress report comparing pre and post screening
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Understanding the Tiers

What each tier means for your child, in plain language

Green
Great Movement Patterns

Standard team warm-up. No concerns. Your child is moving well and will continue with the regular team protocol.

Yellow
One Mild Area of Interest

Targeted exercises added to warm-up. Very common -- typically 20-30% of all athletes. No restrictions on practice or games. This is a minor adjustment, not a concern.

Orange
Moderate Concern

Enhanced warm-up with additional targeted exercises. Monitoring throughout the season. Coach and athletic director aware. No automatic restrictions -- your child continues to practice and play.

Red
Elevated Risk

Modified activities recommended. Re-screening in 2 weeks. You will be contacted directly by the athletic director. This does not mean your child is injured -- it means a biomechanical pattern needs professional attention.

Critical
Professional Referral Recommended

Immediate professional evaluation recommended before return to full participation. Athletic director and administration notified. You will receive a detailed referral packet. This is rare.

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Privacy Protections

Who sees your child's data, and who does not

Your Child's Data Is Visible Only To:

  • You (the parent or guardian)
  • The school's athletic director
  • Your child's head coach

Your Child's Data Is NOT Shared With:

  • Other parents
  • Other students or teammates
  • College recruiters or admissions offices
  • Insurance companies
  • Any third party outside the school

Additional Protections

  • Data is retained only for the current school year unless you consent to multi-year tracking
  • You may request deletion of your child's data at any time
  • No data is sold, shared, or used for commercial purposes outside of the school program
  • All data is stored securely with industry-standard encryption
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What You Can Do at Home

Better Athlete works best when families reinforce good habits

Sleep

8-10 hours per night for adolescents. Sleep deprivation is one of the strongest modifiable risk factors for youth sports injury. Consistent bedtime routines make a measurable difference.

Nutrition

Pre-practice and post-practice fueling matters. A balanced meal 2-3 hours before activity and a recovery snack within 30 minutes after practice supports tissue repair and energy restoration.

Hydration

Consistent water intake throughout the day -- not just during practice. Dehydration impairs neuromuscular function and increases injury risk. Encourage a water bottle habit.

Rest Days

At least 1 full rest day per week. More is better during growth spurts. Overuse injuries are the most common preventable injury in youth sports. Rest is not weakness -- it is strategy.

Sport Specialization Awareness

Year-round, single-sport participation is a significant risk factor for overuse injury and burnout. Multi-sport athletes develop broader movement skills and have lower injury rates.

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Common Questions

What parents typically want to know

"Is this mandatory?"
Participation policies are set by your school's athletic department. Contact your athletic director for your school's specific policy.
"Will this affect my child's playing time?"
No. Coaches make all playing time decisions. Better Athlete provides movement quality information and warm-up protocols. It does not restrict participation, recommend benching, or influence coach decisions about playing time.
"What if my child is already injured?"
Better Athlete is a preventive screening program, not a diagnostic or treatment service. Existing injuries should continue to be managed by your healthcare provider. Screening results may complement clinical care, but they do not replace it.
"Can I opt out?"
Yes. Contact your school's athletic director to discuss participation options. Opting out means your child will follow the school's standard warm-up protocol without personalized modifications.
"Is this the same as a sports physical?"
No. A sports physical is a medical examination conducted by a physician. Better Athlete is a movement quality screening -- it evaluates how your child moves, not their medical status. It does not replace the annual sports physical.
"What happens at the end of the season?"
All athletes are re-screened to measure progress. You receive an updated report comparing your child's pre-season and post-season results, showing how their movement quality changed over the course of the season.
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The Bigger Picture

What this means for your child and your school

Schools that adopt systematic injury prevention programs see 35-60% fewer non-contact injuries. Your child's school is investing in the most advanced youth athlete safety program available in New York City.

This is not just about preventing one injury. It is about building a culture where every student-athlete is screened, every risk is identified, and every warm-up is purposeful. Your child deserves that level of care.