Disclaimer

Matt DeSalvo Pitching and The Velo Project Disclaimer

Disclaimer & Assumption of Risk

Please read this disclaimer carefully before participating in any training, program, or instructional content provided by Matt DeSalvo or Matt DeSalvo Pitching.

Not medical or professional health advice

Description of Services Coach provides pitching instruction, velocity development training, weight room technique coaching, and related athletic performance services to youth and adolescent baseball players. Services may be delivered in person or through online platforms including video sessions, digital training programs, written materials, and instructional content. All programming is designed for general athletic development and is not individualized medical or physical therapy treatment. 

The training programs, coaching instruction, and content provided — including strength and lifting guidance, flexibility and mobility training, throwing programs, and velocity development protocols — are intended for general athletic development purposes only. Nothing provided constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed physician or qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new training program, particularly if your athlete has a pre-existing injury, medical condition, or has previously undergone surgery.

Assumption of risk

Parent/Guardian voluntarily assumes all risks associated with Athlete's participation, whether such risks are known or unknown at the time of reading. 

Strength training, plyometric exercise, flexibility work, and high-intensity throwing programs carry inherent physical risks, including but not limited to muscle strain, joint injury, ligament damage, growth plate stress, and other musculoskeletal injuries. By participating in any program or session, the athlete and their parent or guardian acknowledge and voluntarily accept these risks.

Youth athlete considerations

Young athletes have developing bodies with open growth plates and musculoskeletal systems that respond differently than adults to training load, intensity, and volume. All training recommendations are general in nature and are not tailored to the specific medical history, developmental stage, or physical condition of any individual athlete. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their athlete's response to training and reporting any pain, discomfort, or concerning symptoms to a medical professional immediately.

Pain and injury response

Athletes should never push through sharp, stabbing, or radiating pain during any training activity. Any pain beyond normal muscle fatigue should result in the immediate cessation of activity. Matt DeSalvo and Matt DeSalvo Pitching are not responsible for injuries sustained during training sessions, program implementation, or independent practice of any instructional content.

Results not guaranteed

Velocity gains, performance improvements, and athletic development outcomes vary by individual based on age, physical maturity, genetics, training consistency, nutrition, sleep, and other factors outside of any coach's control. No specific result — including velocity increases — is guaranteed.

Limitation of liability

Release of Liability In consideration of the services provided by Coach, Parent/Guardian, on behalf of themselves and the Athlete, hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue Matt DeSalvo, Matt DeSalvo Pitching, and any affiliated coaches, assistants, or representatives (collectively "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, or causes of action — whether known or unknown, present or future — arising out of or related to Athlete's participation in any program, session, or instructional content, including but not limited to claims arising from the negligence of the Released Parties. 

Online Program Acknowledgment Parent/Guardian acknowledges that online training programs, video-based instruction, and digital content are delivered remotely and that Coach cannot directly supervise the Athlete's execution of exercises, lifting movements, or throwing activities during independent practice. Parent/Guardian accepts full responsibility for ensuring that the Athlete follows all program guidelines safely, uses appropriate equipment, trains in a safe environment, and stops immediately if pain or discomfort occurs. Coach is not liable for injuries sustained during unsupervised implementation of any online program. 

Medical Clearance & Health Responsibility Parent/Guardian represents that the Athlete is in adequate physical condition to participate in the requested training and has no known medical condition, injury, or contraindication that would prevent safe participation without medical clearance. Parent/Guardian agrees to inform Coach of any pre-existing injuries, surgeries, medical conditions, or physical limitations prior to the start of any program. Parent/Guardian accepts responsibility for obtaining physician clearance if any such condition exists. 

Pain & Injury Response Parent/Guardian agrees to instruct the Athlete to immediately stop any activity that causes sharp, stabbing, radiating, or unusual pain and to report such symptoms to both the Coach and a licensed medical professional before resuming participation. Parent/Guardian acknowledges that "pitching through pain" is a leading cause of serious youth arm injuries and agrees not to pressure the Athlete to continue training in the presence of pain. 

No Guarantee of Results Coach makes no guarantee, express or implied, regarding specific athletic outcomes, including velocity gains, performance improvements, scholarship opportunities, or injury prevention. Individual results vary based on age, physical maturity, genetics, training consistency, nutrition, rest, and other factors outside Coach's control. 

Indemnification Parent/Guardian agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claims, actions, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to: (a) any breach of this Agreement by Parent/Guardian or Athlete; (b) the negligence or willful misconduct of Parent/Guardian or Athlete; or (c) Athlete's participation in any program or session. 

Photography & Media Release (Optional) [ ] I authorize Matt DeSalvo Pitching to use photographs, videos, or testimonials featuring the Athlete for educational and promotional purposes, including social media and website content. No personally identifying information will be shared without additional consent.

Governing Law & Severability This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding liability and risk and supersedes all prior agreements on this subject. 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Matt DeSalvo and Matt DeSalvo Pitching shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in any training program, session, or instructional content — including physical injury, medical costs, or lost athletic opportunity.

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