Team Impact 2031 — Player Onboarding

Welcome to Team Impact 2031

Let's Build Your Player's Profile.

Welcome, and thank you for being part of Team Impact 2031 — one of the DMV's premier Class of 2031 AAU programs. This onboarding portal collects everything needed to feature your player on our public recruiting website at teamimpact2031.com, built to put our athletes in front of high school and college coaches across the WCAC, IAC, MAC, and PVAC conferences.

Before we collect your player's information, we'll walk you through three short agreements — a Social Media Code of Conduct, a Website Liability Agreement, and a Roles & Responsibilities acknowledgment. These protect your child, the team, and everyone involved. We've kept the language as plain as possible.

We'll also walk you through setting up your player's athlete Instagram account — one of the most effective recruiting tools available, and something coaches check on every recruit.

This process takes approximately 10–15 minutes. Please read everything carefully.

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Privacy First Only first name and last initial appear publicly. No last names, DOBs, or addresses.

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3 Short Agreements Social media conduct, legal liability, and team responsibilities — plain language.

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Instagram Setup Guide Step-by-step help building a professional athlete account coaches will actually see.

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Player Profile Stats, bio, Instagram handle, and highlight reel — everything coaches need.

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Reviewed Before Publishing Garita Cyber Defense Solutions reviews every submission for privacy and completeness.

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You Get a Copy A signed PDF receipt is emailed to your address automatically when you submit.

Agreement 1 of 3

What We Post, and How We Act.

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Team Impact 2031 — Social Media Agreement

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This Social Media Code of Conduct ("Agreement") is entered into between Team Impact 2031 (the "Program") and the undersigned player and parent/guardian (collectively, "Participant").

Purpose

Team Impact 2031 is building a public-facing digital presence to support player recruiting and team branding. Players' Instagram handles and other social profiles may be linked from the official website. This Agreement establishes the standards of conduct expected of all players and their families on social media.

        By participating in Team Impact 2031 and having your player featured on teamimpact2031.com, you acknowledge that social media activity — past, present, and future — is visible to high school admissions officers, college coaches, and scouts. One post can define a reputation. We take this seriously.
      

Player Responsibilities

Represent the Program with dignity. Any post, story, reel, or comment that mentions Team Impact 2031 — or is made while wearing Team Impact gear — must reflect the values of the program: hard work, respect, and excellence.
No disparagement. Players and parents may not publicly disparage teammates, coaches, opposing players, referees, or the program itself on any social media platform.
No profanity, violence, or inappropriate content. Players should assume every post is visible to college coaches. Content involving alcohol, drugs, violence, explicit language, or illegal activity is strictly prohibited.
No political or divisive content tied to the team. Keep personal political opinions separate from your team identity. Do not post divisive or inflammatory content while presenting yourself as a Team Impact athlete.
Protect teammates' privacy. Do not post photos or videos of teammates, practices, or games without consent of the individuals and approval of coaching staff. This is especially important for minor athletes.
Notify the program of handle changes. If your Instagram handle or any linked social profile changes, notify Garita Cyber Defense at info@teamimpact2031.com within 48 hours so the website can be updated.

Parent / Guardian Responsibilities

Parents are expected to model the same standards of conduct on social media as players.
Public criticism of coaches, referees, other parents, or players — even under a personal account — reflects on the program and will be addressed by program leadership.
Parents may not post match statistics, scores, or video of games without prior approval, as this data could violate TeamSnap privacy settings.

Consequences of Violations

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in:

Removal of the player's profile from teamimpact2031.com
Suspension from team activities
Permanent removal from Team Impact 2031

Team Impact 2031 leadership has sole discretion in determining what constitutes a violation and the appropriate response. Team Impact 2031 will make reasonable efforts to notify the affected family prior to enforcement action, except in cases where immediate removal is warranted to protect the safety, reputation, or integrity of the Program or its members.

Understanding

Reputation can be damaged — for the individual player and for the entire team — by the actions of one person. We ask that every player and family member understand the weight of that responsibility and act accordingly, at school, at home, and everywhere in between.

↓ Read through before you sign — we've kept it as plain as possible.

✍️ Electronic Signature Notice: By checking the box below, you are providing your electronic signature to this agreement pursuant to the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN, 15 U.S.C. § 7001) and the Maryland Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Md. Code, Com. Law § 21-101 et seq.). Your electronic signature has the same legal force as a handwritten signature. Your signature, name, submission timestamp, and unique submission ID are recorded for legal purposes.

I have read and fully understand the Social Media Code of Conduct. I agree, on behalf of myself and my player, to abide by these standards for the duration of our participation in Team Impact 2031. I am providing my electronic signature to this agreement.

Agreement 2 of 3

Protecting Your Player Online.

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Indemnification & Liability Release — Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC

Legal document

This document constitutes a legally binding agreement. Please read carefully. You are encouraged to consult with an attorney before signing.

This Website Liability Agreement and Release ("Agreement") is entered into between Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC, a limited liability company ("Service Provider"), and the undersigned parent or legal guardian ("Guardian") of a minor athlete participating in Team Impact 2031 (the "Program").

Recitals

Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC has agreed to design, develop, host, and maintain the official Team Impact 2031 website at teamimpact2031.com (the "Site") as a service to the Program. All content published on the Site — including player profiles, photographs, statistics, biographical information, and social media links — is provided by the players' parents, guardians, and coaching staff. Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC acts as a technical service provider only.

1. Content Accuracy and Ownership

Guardian represents and warrants that:

All information submitted through this onboarding portal is accurate, truthful, and up to date;
Guardian holds the right to submit all photographs and content provided;
The player has not misrepresented their athletic statistics, academic standing, or personal information;
Guardian will promptly notify Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC at info@teamimpact2031.com of any information that requires correction or removal.

All school information is submitted voluntarily by the parent or guardian and does not constitute an educational record under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g), as it is not provided by or obtained from a school. Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC does not coordinate with schools or school districts in the collection of this information.

2. Indemnification

        Guardian agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC, its members, managers, employees, agents, and successors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
      

The content submitted by Guardian or the player, including inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete information;
Any reputational harm to the player, the player's school, or any third party arising from content published on the Site;
The player's or Guardian's social media activity, whether or not linked from the Site;
Any violation of third-party intellectual property rights in submitted content;
Any claims arising from recruiting communications facilitated by or referencing the Site;
Any consequences — academic, athletic, or personal — resulting from the player's public online presence.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Guardian shall have no obligation to indemnify the Service Provider for claims arising from the Service Provider's own gross negligence, willful misconduct, or material breach of this Agreement.

3. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the operation of the Site, including but not limited to:

Loss of recruiting opportunities;
Reputational harm to the player or family;
Unauthorized access to the Site or its data by third parties despite reasonable security measures;
Downtime, technical failures, or inaccuracies caused by third-party service providers (Cloudflare, Instagram, TeamSnap, etc.);
Changes in NCAA, NFHS, or state association rules regarding online athlete profiles.

4. Privacy of Minor Athletes and COPPA Compliance

This portal collects personal information about minor athletes. Parents and guardians submitting information on behalf of a child under 13 years of age are doing so pursuant to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA, 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.). By submitting this form, the parent or legal guardian certifies that they have the legal authority to provide consent on behalf of the child and that all information is submitted with that consent. Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verified parental consent.

Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC implements the following additional protections for minor athlete data:

Only first name and last initial are published publicly. Full last names are never displayed.
No date of birth, home address, phone number, or school email is published.
School names are included only with the express consent granted through this onboarding form.
Instagram handles are linked only with the express consent of the Guardian.
Per-player profile pages are gated behind photo and name release confirmation.

Guardian acknowledges that despite these protections, no system is perfectly secure and accepts residual privacy risk.

5. Photo and Name Release

By completing this onboarding form and checking the release box in the Player Profile section, Guardian grants Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC and Team Impact 2031 a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish the player's submitted information, photographs, and social media profile imagery on teamimpact2031.com and in promotional materials related to the Program, for the duration of the player's active participation in Team Impact 2031.

Guardian retains the right to revoke this license at any time by submitting a written request to info@teamimpact2031.com. Upon receipt of a valid revocation request, the license shall terminate and all published content specifically identifying the player shall be removed from the Site within 5 business days. Removal from the Site does not affect cached versions held by search engines or third-party archives beyond Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC's control.

6. Removal Requests & Data Retention

Guardian may request removal of the player's profile at any time by emailing info@teamimpact2031.com. Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC will process removal requests within 5 business days. Removal from the Site does not remove cached versions held by search engines or third-party archives beyond Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC's control.

In the absence of a removal request, player profile data submitted through this portal will be retained for no longer than three (3) years following the player's last active season with Team Impact 2031, after which all personally identifiable information will be permanently deleted from Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC's systems. Non-identifying aggregated program statistics may be retained indefinitely.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Montgomery County, Maryland. Parties residing in the District of Columbia or Virginia acknowledge that Maryland law governs this Agreement and waive any objection to Maryland jurisdiction solely on the basis of residency.

8. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the Social Media Code of Conduct and Roles & Responsibilities Acknowledgment completed in this onboarding flow, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Site.

↓ Read through before you sign — we've kept it as plain as possible.

I have read and understand the Website Liability Agreement. I agree to indemnify Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC as described above, and I confirm I have the legal authority to sign on behalf of my minor child. I am providing my electronic signature to this agreement.

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Who Does What.

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Team Impact 2031 — Operating Agreement

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This document defines the ongoing roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the Team Impact 2031 digital presence. Clear expectations prevent misunderstandings and keep the program running smoothly.

Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC

Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC will:

Design, develop, and maintain teamimpact2031.com for the duration of the program's active season;
Cover hosting fees for Cloudflare Pages and the teamimpact2031.com domain registration;
Implement technical security hardening (DNSSEC, HTTPS/HSTS, WAF, bot protection);
Process player profile submissions within 5 business days of receipt;
Maintain the Instagram feed sync and TeamSnap game schedule sync systems;
Notify program leadership of any security incidents affecting the Site;
Process removal requests within 5 business days;
Maintain player data according to the privacy posture described in the Liability Agreement.

Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is not responsible for player recruiting outcomes, coach inquiries or responses, or the content of individual players' personal social media accounts.

Players

Each player is responsible for:

Maintaining the highest standards of conduct at school, at home, on the court, and on social media at all times;
Notifying their parent or guardian immediately if their Instagram handle changes or if they wish to remove content from the site;
Understanding that their online presence is permanently visible and directly impacts college recruiting prospects;
Representing Team Impact 2031 with professionalism in all public settings.

Parents / Guardians

Parents and guardians are responsible for:

Ensuring the accuracy of all information submitted through this portal;
Notifying Garita Cyber Defense at info@teamimpact2031.com within 48 hours of any changes to player information (stats, school, handle, etc.);
Monitoring their player's social media activity and enforcing the Social Media Code of Conduct;
Communicating on behalf of the player regarding website updates — players should not contact Garita directly;
Obtaining and providing action photographs in accordance with the photo guidelines (no school logos in backgrounds, no last-name jerseys for under-14 athletes).

        Parents understand that the reputation of the entire team can be damaged by the actions of one player or one family member — at school, at home, or anywhere in public. We ask every family to hold themselves to the standard they expect of others.
      

Coaching Staff

Team Impact 2031 coaches are responsible for:

Notifying Garita Cyber Defense of roster changes (additions, departures, jersey number changes) promptly;
Approving publication of game photos and highlight reels when those materials originate from team-managed sources;
Enforcing the Social Media Code of Conduct as part of the team's disciplinary framework;
Providing the TeamSnap schedule feed URL updates if the feed changes;
Directing recruiting inquiries to coach@teamimpact2031.com.

Contact for Website Updates

All update requests go through info@teamimpact2031.com.
Recruiting inquiries route to coach@teamimpact2031.com.
Response time: 3–5 business days for content updates, 24 hours for urgent takedown requests.

↓ Read through before you sign — we've kept it as plain as possible.

I have read and understand the Roles & Responsibilities. I accept the responsibilities assigned to parents and guardians and will ensure my player upholds theirs. I am providing my electronic signature to this agreement.

Instagram Setup Guide

Build Your Player's Recruiting Presence.

A dedicated athlete Instagram account is one of the most powerful recruiting tools available to your player — and one of the most overlooked. College coaches don't just watch highlight reels. They search social media. They look at how a player carries themselves, what they celebrate, and how they represent their team. Your player's Instagram is their first impression before a coach ever sees them play.

This guide walks you through setting up a professional athlete account step by step. The handle you create here will be submitted with your player's profile in the next step. If your player already has a dedicated athlete account, review the tips below to make sure it's optimized.

86%

of college coaches check recruits' social media during evaluation

71%

have eliminated a recruit after finding inappropriate content online

100%

of profiles on teamimpact2031.com link directly to player Instagram

Source: NCSA Athletic Recruiting Research, 2023

What Coaches Are Saying

The perspectives below reflect these coaches' publicly documented recruiting philosophy and are paraphrased from interviews and press conference statements. They are not verbatim quotations.

John Calipari Head Coach — Arkansas Razorbacks / formerly Kentucky Wildcats

"We look at every recruit's social media. Not to catch them doing something wrong — but to understand who they are, what they care about, and whether they'd fit our culture. A player's Instagram tells us a story that a highlight tape never could. It shows us character."

Tony Bennett Head Coach — Virginia Cavaliers

"Character and how you carry yourself online matters as much as skill. Coaches are watching — not just your highlights, but how you talk about others, how you handle adversity, and what you choose to celebrate. That tells us everything about how you'll represent our program."

Patrick Ewing Head Coach — Georgetown Hoyas

"We recruit the whole person, not just the player. A professional, consistent social media presence tells me a recruit is serious — about the game and about their future. We want players who understand that their brand starts now, not when they get to college."

Tom Izzo Head Coach — Michigan State Spartans

"I've been doing this for decades and the message has never changed: character is everything. Social media just makes character more visible, earlier. The players who understand that have an edge before they ever step into a gym."

Step-by-Step: Creating the Account

Create a Dedicated Athlete Account

Your player's athlete account should be completely separate from any personal account. Go to instagram.com or open the Instagram app, tap Sign up, and use your player's real first name. Use a parent-managed email address for the account.

💡 Keep the personal account private. The athlete account goes public so coaches can find it.

Choose the Right Username

The username is how coaches search for your player. Keep it clean, professional, and easy to find.

Recommended formats:
@FirstName_LastInitial_GradYear → @Julian_J_2031
@FirstName_Position_GradYear → @Julian_PG_2031
@FirstName_LastInitial_Bball → @Julian_J_Bball

❌ Avoid: nicknames, random numbers, underscores-only usernames, or anything that doesn't read as an athlete account at a glance.

Write a Recruiting Bio (150 characters)

Instagram bios are short — make every word count. Include position, height, school, graduation year, and city. Add a basketball emoji and the team tag.

✅ Add your highlight reel link to the "Link in bio" field — this is the #1 thing coaches look for.

Set the Account to Public

This is the most common mistake families make. Coaches cannot see a private account. To make the account public: go to Settings & Privacy → Account Privacy → turn off "Private Account."

⚠️ A private athlete account is invisible to college coaches searching Instagram. Public is required for recruiting visibility.

Set a Professional Profile Photo

Use a clear, high-quality action shot of your player in their jersey — ideally Team Impact or school gear. The photo should be cropped to show face and upper body clearly. No school logos in the background (per the photo guidelines). No filters that distort the image.

💡 A dribbling or shooting photo reads instantly as a basketball player. Coaches see hundreds of profiles — make yours identifiable at a glance.

Pin Your Highlight Reel as the First Post

Upload your player's highlight reel video to the account (or post a link to the YouTube/Hudl reel). Then long-press the post → Pin to Profile so it's always the first thing coaches see.

✅ A well-organized highlight reel pinned at the top signals seriousness and preparation — two traits coaches actively look for.

Post Strategically — Quality Over Quantity

Great content for an athlete account includes: game clips, training videos, tournament highlights, academic achievements, team moments, and program milestones. Every post should ask: "Would I be comfortable if a college coach saw this right now?"

✅ Aim for 2–4 posts per month during season. Consistency matters more than volume.

Follow the Right Accounts

Follow @teamimpact2031 and engage with team posts — likes, comments, and reposts signal program commitment. Also consider following college programs your player is interested in. Coaches notice when recruits engage with their content early and authentically.

💡 Engaging with a school's official account before reaching out is a subtle but effective recruiting signal. It shows genuine interest.

Handle Coach DMs Professionally

When coaches reach out via Instagram DM, respond promptly and professionally. Use complete sentences. No slang. If you're unsure how to respond, involve your parent before replying. Every message to a coach is part of the recruiting conversation.

💡 A well-written response to a coach's DM can set your player apart from athletes who never reply — or reply with a one-word answer.

Notify Team Impact When Your Handle Is Ready

Once the account is set up, you'll enter the Instagram handle in the Player Profile step. You can also email changes at any time to info@teamimpact2031.com. We update handles on the website within 3–5 business days.

⛔ What Not to Post — Ever

Profanity, slurs, or aggressive language — in captions, comments, or replies
Content involving alcohol, drugs, or illegal activity — regardless of age or context
Disparaging comments about teammates, coaches, opponents, or referees
Divisive political or inflammatory content tied to your team identity
Reposting or sharing content that violates any of the above — sharing counts as endorsing
Photos or videos of teammates without their and the coaching staff's consent
Old posts that don't meet these standards — consider doing a full account audit before submitting this profile

Already have a dedicated athlete account? Great — review the tips above to make sure it's optimized, then enter the handle in the next step. You don't need to create a new one.

Player Profile

Tell Us About Your Player.

Julian J. · #11

PG/SG · 5'4" · Class of 2031 · Urbana Middle School · DMV · @Julian_J_2031

"Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Julian brings an island-forged work ethic and a relentless competitive edge to every game. A natural combo guard who has been playing basketball since age 5, he earned the starting point guard role for Urbana Middle School in the Mid-Maryland League — leading the team to back-to-back championships in both 6th and 7th grade..."

👤 Player Info

First Name *

Last Initial * Only the initial is shown publicly — never the full last name.

Jersey # *

Position *

Height *

Graduation Year *

Dominant Hand

Weight (lbs) Optional. Never shown publicly.

School *

Region

Hometown / City of Origin Optional. Helps personalize the bio — shown as part of the player story.

Other Sports Played Optional. Multi-sport athletes are attractive to college recruiters.

✍️ Tagline & Bio

Player Tagline * 0 / 90 A short, punchy phrase that captures your player's identity. Shown on their card.

Player Bio * 0 / 2500 Coaches remember stories — make this one count. Include hometown, how long they've played, key achievements, and what makes your player unique on and off the court.

Academic Interests / GPA Range Optional. Academic strength is a major factor in high school and college recruiting decisions.

Years Playing Basketball

📸 Social Media & Highlights

Instagram Handle Include the @. Leave blank if not yet set up — you can email it to info@teamimpact2031.com later.

Highlight Reel URL YouTube or Hudl link preferred.

Profile Photo Action shot preferred — no school logos in the background, JPG or PNG under 5 MB. No photo yet? No problem — email it to info@teamimpact2031.com later.

👨‍👩‍👦 Parent / Guardian Info

Parent / Guardian Name *

Email Address * We'll send a confirmation here and reach out if anything needs clarification.

Cell Phone Optional. For urgent updates only — never shared or published publicly.

Relationship to Player

🔒 Your contact information is used only for submission follow-up and website updates. It will never appear on the public website and is not shared with third parties.

I grant Team Impact 2031 and Garita Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC permission to publish my player's name (first name + last initial), photo, bio, statistics, and Instagram handle on teamimpact2031.com and related program materials.

Final Step

Last Look Before We Send It.

Player Info

Profile Content

Agreements Signed

Social Media Code of Conduct✓ Agreed

Website Liability Agreement✓ Agreed

Roles & Responsibilities✓ Agreed

Photo & Name Release

📄 When you submit, two things happen automatically:
1. Your complete player package is sent to the Team Impact 2031 program team for review.
2. A signed PDF receipt is emailed to the parent address above — keep this for your records. It contains everything submitted and serves as your copy of the legal agreements.

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You're On the Court.

Your submission is in. The team at Team Impact 2031 will review and publish your player's profile within 5 business days. A signed PDF receipt has been emailed to the parent address you provided — keep it for your records.

Submission ID: —

What Happens Next

Garita reviews the submission for privacy compliance and completeness.

You'll receive an email if any information is missing or needs clarification.

Your player's profile goes live on teamimpact2031.com within 5 business days.

If you haven't already, set up your player's athlete Instagram account and email the handle to info@teamimpact2031.com.

Send future updates — new stats, photos, handle changes — to info@teamimpact2031.com anytime.