Carib Athletes

Carib Athletes – Empowering the Future of Caribbean Student-Athletes

At Building Innovative Media (B.I.M), we believe in using technology to create meaningful opportunities for individuals and communities. Our work on Carib Athletes is a prime example of how web applications can bridge the gap between talent and opportunity.

Project Overview

Carib Athletes is a cutting-edge web application designed to help Caribbean student-athletes showcase their athletic and academic achievements on an international stage. The platform serves as a central hub where student-athletes can:
🏅 Create personalized profiles highlighting their sports stats, performance records, and educational backgrounds.
🎓 Get discovered by colleges and universities across the USA and Canada, increasing their chances of recruitment.
📈 Track progress and build credibility through verified updates, video highlights, and coach recommendations.
💬 Communicate securely with recruiters while maintaining parental oversight and privacy.

This project was built with scalability and security in mind, ensuring a safe, reliable, and user-friendly experience for young athletes, parents, and college recruiters. With an intuitive UI and mobile-first design, Carib Athletes provides seamless access to opportunities on any device.

Unique Features & Functionality

What sets Carib Athletes apart is its integrated and secure approach to student-athlete recruitment. We developed several key features to enhance the platform’s effectiveness:

✅ Secure User Authentication with reCAPTCHA – To protect user accounts from bots and malicious activity, we implemented a secure login and registration system using Google reCAPTCHA:

// reCAPTCHA verification during login
$recaptcha_secret = "YOUR_SECRET_KEY";
$response = $_POST['g-recaptcha-response'];
$verify = file_get_contents("https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify?secret={$recaptcha_secret}&response={$response}");
$captcha_success = json_decode($verify);

if ($captcha_success->success) {
    // Proceed with login
} else {
    echo "reCAPTCHA verification failed. Please try again.";
}

✅ Custom Profile System – Athletes can upload performance stats, academic records, and highlight reels, ensuring recruiters get a comprehensive view of their potential.

✅ In-House Emailing System – We implemented a built-in communication system that allows seamless interaction between athletes, coaches, and recruiters. The system includes:

• Parental oversight – Ensuring a safe and controlled communication environment.
• Anonymous notifications – Protecting user privacy while keeping athletes informed about potential opportunities.

✅ Advanced Search & Filtering – Colleges and recruiters can easily search for athletes based on performance metrics, academic scores, and sports categories. A sample search query for filtering athletes by sport position and academic GPA:

SELECT * FROM athletes
WHERE position = 'Forward' AND gpa >= 3.5
ORDER BY performance_score DESC;

✅ Mobile-Responsive & Fast Loading – Designed for optimal performance across devices, allowing student-athletes and recruiters to connect anytime, anywhere.

The Impact

Carib Athletes isn’t just a website—it’s a game-changing platform that provides young athletes with a direct path to scholarship opportunities and professional exposure. By combining intelligent data management, secure communication, and user-friendly design, we’ve created a powerful ecosystem where talent meets opportunity.

This project is a testament to our commitment to developing high-impact web applications that empower users and transform industries. 🚀