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The Playbook.
Evidence-based writing on sport fit, injury prevention, academy retention, and the biomechanics of youth athletic development.
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How to Choose the Right Sport for Your Child: A Data-Driven Approach
Most youth sport selection is based on what friends play or what mom did in high school. A biomechanical assessment replaces guesswork with a probabilistic fit.
KineticIQ Research·April 10, 2026·7 min read
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Bilateral Asymmetry in Teen Athletes: An ACL Injury Red Flag
Left-right asymmetry is one of the strongest predictors of non-contact ACL injury in youth athletes. Here's how to measure it, what's normal, and when to act.
KineticIQ Research·April 3, 2026·6 min read
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How to Reduce First-Year Academy Dropout Using Talent Identification
Multi-sport academies lose 20-40% of athletes per year. Most attrition comes from mis-fit enrollment — and it can be predicted at intake with a 20-minute assessment.
KineticIQ Research·March 28, 2026·8 min read