Athlete Getting Started Guide
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 disc golf coaches who provide personalized video feedback to improve your game. Upload videos of your throws, 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:
- Click "Sign Up" on the FormLab homepage
- Sign up with your email address or use Google authentication
- Choose "Athlete" as your role during onboarding
- Select your preferred theme (light, dark, or system)
- 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:
- Choose a subscription tier that fits your needs and budget
- Click "Subscribe" on the tier
- Complete checkout via Stripe (secure payment processing)
- Your subscription activates immediately after payment
- 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
Next Steps
Now that you understand the basics, dive deeper into specific features:
Learn how to upload videos and watch your coach's recorded video feedback
Manage your subscriptions, understand tiers, and update billing
Need help? If you have questions not covered in these guides, reach out to your coach via Messages or contact FormLab support.