Deckside — Help Us Build It Right

Section 1 — The Feedback Loop

After a hard practice, how do you typically find out how your athletes are feeling — physically and mentally? Walk us through what that looks like.

How confident are you that you'd know if an athlete was mentally or physically struggling — before it showed up in their performance?

Very confident — I pick up on it quickly Fairly confident — I catch most of it Somewhat — I probably miss things Honestly, not very — it usually catches me off guard

Anything you'd add? (optional)

How often do you feel like you have a clear picture of how your training is affecting your athletes individually?

Almost always — I read my athletes well Sometimes — the ones who speak up Rarely — most athletes don't say much Almost never — it's mostly guesswork

Section 2 — The Concept

Deckside gives athletes a place to log how they felt after practice, track their own yardage and progress, and send their coach a quick check-in. Coaches get a clearer picture of how their training is landing. Not to replace the conversations that happen on the deck, but to make them better.

If you had consistent check-ins from your athletes after each practice, would it change how you write the next one?

Yes, significantly Probably for some athletes Maybe — I'd need to see it in action No — I already have what I need

What information from your athletes, if you had it consistently, would most change how you coach?

How open are you to adding a new tool to your workflow if it meaningfully improved athlete communication and feedback?

Very open — always looking for better ways Open if it's simple and doesn't add admin burden Skeptical — I've tried tools that didn't stick Not looking to change anything right now

What's one thing about your current coaching tools that slows you down or frustrates you?

Section 3 — About You

What level do you coach? (Select all that apply)

Club High School Collegiate D1 Collegiate D2 Collegiate D3 Masters Summer League / YMCA

How large is your roster?

How many years have you been coaching?

Section 4 — Stay Involved

Is this something you'd want to follow as it gets built?

Yes Maybe No

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