Player hurt? Call your sports medicine team
SportMed Connect is your sports medicine team. When you call, an expert calls you back in under 5 minutes, checks the injury, and gives you a plan to get back to play. It comes with being part of GFI Academy.
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One number for every GFI Academy family. Call when your player gets hurt and an expert calls you back in under 5 minutes.
- Who can call
- Any GFI Academy family
- When
- Hours shared at launch
- Emergency
- Call 911 first
Hurt? Here’s what to do
- 1
Call one number
When your player gets hurt, call the SportMed Connect number.
- 2
Get a call back in under 5 minutes
A sports medicine expert calls you back and asks what happened.
- 3
Get a plan to return to play
The expert assesses the injury and gives you a clear plan to get back on the field.
- 4
In-person care only if needed
If the injury needs an in-person visit, the expert refers you to a trusted local physician.
of injuries get back to play with no extra treatment. Most of the time, the call and the plan are all your player needs.
When to call
If you're wondering whether to call, call. That's what the team is for.
- Your player gets hurt at practice or a game
- Pain or swelling that shows up later
- An injury that isn’t getting better
- You’re not sure if it’s safe to play
For a medical emergency, call 911 first.
In their own words
From the clubGFI AcademyGFI Academy partnered with SportMed Connect so every family has a sports medicine team to call.
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Stories from GFI Academy families are coming.
Additional training
Beyond injury care, your player can get nutrition training and mental performance coaching from the same team.
What's included depends on the partnership.
Mental performance
Help with confidence, nerves, and bouncing back.
Nutrition
What to eat and drink for training, games, and recovery.
Strength and conditioning
How to train, rest, and prepare for competition.
Common questions
What happens when we call?
A sports medicine expert calls you back in under 5 minutes, asks about the injury, and gives you a plan to get back to play.
Will we need an in-person appointment?
Usually not. 80% of injuries get back to play with no extra treatment. If your player needs to be seen in person, the expert refers you to a trusted local physician.
Is it included for my player?
We'll add this answer before launch.
How much does it cost?
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What number do we call?
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When can we call?
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We already have a trainer or doctor. Does this replace them?
We'll add this answer before launch.
Is our information private?
We'll add this answer before launch.