The short version
The tools on this site are provided for educational and informational purposes only. They are not professional coaching, medical, training, or nutritional advice. By using them, you accept that you do so at your own judgment and risk.
Not professional advice
Nothing on Hoop Lab is a substitute for:
- A qualified basketball coach evaluating you in person
- A certified strength and conditioning specialist designing your training program
- A licensed physical therapist or physician diagnosing or treating injury
- A registered dietitian or sports nutritionist advising on fueling
- A sport psychologist supporting mental skills development
If you have a specific question about training, recovery, injury, nutrition, or mental performance, please consult a qualified professional in that field. The tools are designed to support thinking, not to replace it.
No warranties
The information and tools are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not warrant that:
- The calculators are accurate, complete, or current
- The results will produce any specific performance outcome
- The recommendations are appropriate for any individual
- The site will be uninterrupted or error-free
Underlying formulas are based on sport science literature, but individual variation is large. Your results may differ from what any tool suggests.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hoop Lab and its operators are not liable for any:
- Injury, illness, or health consequence resulting from use of the tools
- Performance outcome (positive or negative) following use of the tools
- Loss or damage arising from reliance on the information provided
- Errors or omissions in the content or calculations
By using the site, you accept this limitation.
Age and supervision
The tools are general-audience but are commonly used by players in the 13–25 age range. If you are a minor using these tools to guide your training, please do so with a parent, coach, or qualified adult involved. Several tools (especially the periodization builder, jump test protocol, and stretching sequence) assume basic familiarity with training concepts that younger users may not have.
For athletes under 16, we strongly recommend that a coach or qualified adult review any training plan generated by this site before you start using it.
Medical disclaimer
The tools do not provide medical advice and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. The body composition, training load, and readiness tools are general educational frameworks.
If you experience pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, joint swelling, or any concerning symptom before, during, or after using these tools or following their suggestions, stop and consult a qualified healthcare provider.
External content
Hoop Lab links to external sites (e.g., Google AdSense resources, sport science references). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those external sites. Following an external link is at your own discretion.
Changes to this disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer. The "Last updated" date on this page will change. Continuing to use the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Questions
If anything in this disclaimer is unclear, please reach out before relying on the tools.