Editorial Standards & Disclosures

Respect the athlete. Show the evidence. Keep the ranking independent of the promotion.

How We Report

We distinguish sourced facts, first-person or provider accounts, and our own interpretation. Stories link to the reporting or research behind their factual claims. A coaching testimonial describes an individual experience; it does not prove that a service caused a performance result or contract.

Contract records are dated and use a stated comparison measure. Statistics identify the season and relevant scope. Research findings are described within the study’s limits; an observational game record cannot reveal an athlete’s private thoughts.

People Before Labels

We discuss technique, opportunity, difficulty and the specialist operation rather than judging a person from one attempt. We do not diagnose athletes from game logs. Corrections to substantive claims should be noted on the affected article with a date.

Coaching Resources and Partnerships

FKS features A-Game and The Kicker Code as coaching resources. The Partnerships page distinguishes connections documented by A-Game from confirmed FKS arrangements. Team or university affiliations in an athlete’s biography do not make that institution a partner.

Any payment, referral commission, common ownership or other material commercial connection will be disclosed clearly beside the affected recommendation or placement. A natural design must still make the relationship understandable. Statistical rankings and MAKE calculations are not available for purchase or altered for a partner.

Corrections and Contributions

Use Contact & Corrections to report a problem. Include the page, claim or statistic, relevant season and a reliable source. Proposed guest contributions must identify the author, credentials, affiliations and any commercial connection.