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Getting Started as an Athlete

Welcome to FormLab! This guide will walk you through creating your account, connecting with a coach, and getting started with professional video feedback.

Welcome to FormLab

FormLab connects you with professional coaches who provide personalized video feedback to improve your performance. Upload videos of yourself practicing or competing, and your coach records a video walkthrough of your submission — you see their analysis alongside your original video.

Creating Your Account

Getting started on FormLab is quick and easy:

  1. Click "Sign Up" on the FormLab homepage
  2. Sign up with your email address
  3. Choose "Athlete" as your role during onboarding
  4. Select your preferred theme (light, dark, or system)
  5. Complete your profile to get started

Tip: You can change your theme preference anytime in Settings. Many athletes prefer dark mode for watching video feedback in low-light environments.

Connecting with a Coach

FormLab uses a direct link model — your coach shares their FormLab page with you:

  • Your coach will share their FormLab link with you directly
  • Coach public pages are at formlabapp.com/coach/[coach-name]
  • Visit their page to view their profile, bio, specialties, and subscription tiers
  • Choose a tier that fits your goals and subscribe directly from their page

Don't have a coach link yet? Ask your coach for their FormLab page URL, or check their social media and website — many coaches share their FormLab link there.

Subscribing to a Coach

Once you've found a coach you'd like to work with:

  1. Choose a subscription tier that fits your needs and budget
  2. Click "Subscribe" on the tier
  3. Complete checkout via Stripe (secure payment processing)
  4. Your subscription activates immediately after payment
  5. You can start uploading videos right away

Each tier includes a monthly video review limit. For example, a tier might allow 4 video reviews per month. You can upload videos throughout the month until you reach your limit, then your limit resets at the start of the next billing period.

Your Dashboard

Your dashboard is your central hub — everything that needs your attention in one place:

  • Recent Videos: Videos you've submitted, videos in review, and completed videos with new feedback
  • Unread Messages: Messages from your coaches
  • Upcoming Sessions: Coaching sessions you've booked

The dashboard shows you what needs your attention — new feedback, upcoming sessions, or messages from coaches.

Navigating the App

FormLab has a clean, simple navigation structure:

  • Dashboard: Your home page with actionable items and quick links
  • Subscriptions: View all your coach subscriptions, upload videos, see usage limits
  • Messages: Communicate with your coaches about technique, goals, or questions
  • Sessions: View and manage coaching sessions
  • Settings: Update your profile and change theme

Install the Mobile App

FormLab works as an installable app on your phone — no app store needed:

  • Android: You'll see an install prompt after signing in on your second visit. Tap "Install" to add FormLab to your home screen
  • iPhone/iPad (Safari): Tap the Share button (square with an arrow) in Safari's toolbar, then tap "Add to Home Screen"
  • The installed app launches in full screen and works just like a native app
  • You can dismiss the install prompt if you prefer using the browser — it won't bother you again

Tip: Installing FormLab gives you a full-screen experience and quick access from your home screen. It's the best way to watch your coach's video feedback on mobile.

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