Athlete intake link (coach)

What an intake link is

An AthleteIntakeLink is a single-use URL that walks a new athlete through a structured profile form. The fields are configurable but typically cover:

• Identity (name, email, date of birth, sex).
• Anthropometrics (height, weight).
• Sport history (years training, prior coaches, notable results).
• Current zones (FTP, CSS, threshold run pace) if known.
• Equipment summary (which bike, wheels, wetsuit policy).
• Goals (target races, fitness goals, injury history).

Each link is good for one submission and expires.

When to use it

Use the intake link when:

• You are onboarding a new private client who needs a full profile.
• You want a written record of the athlete's starting state.
• You are taking over from another coach and want the athlete's history captured cleanly.

Use a join link instead for groups where a long intake form would slow signup down.

Creating an intake link

1. Open the Intake templates section in admin (or from the team page).
2. Pick a template (basic vs full) or create one.
3. Click Generate intake link. A unique URL is created.
4. Share that URL with the athlete.

What the athlete sees

They see the form at /intake/<token>/ (no login required) and can save a draft to finish later. On submit, they are prompted to set a password, the athlete record is created, and they are added to your roster automatically.

After submission

The intake answers are stored on an AthleteIntake record and are viewable on the athlete's profile page. You can edit or add to them later if facts change.