In a significant leap forward for youth sports, U.S.-based baseball players now have access to the “CURVE Test,” a standardized, efficient, and unbiased evaluation system. This breakthrough comes through a strategic partnership between Prometric®, a global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions, and Diamond Allegiance, a prominent network of elite travel baseball and player development organizations. Prometric’s role extends beyond just development and delivery; they have also invested in this innovative initiative.
“We’re incredibly excited about this new application of our science-based testing technology and capabilities,” stated Stuart Udell, Chief Executive Officer at Prometric. “This opportunity with Diamond Allegiance demonstrates how our resources can be applied beyond the core high-stakes testing industry into a new market where there is a clear need for validated assessments – youth sports.”
The CURVE Test, a product of Prometric’s unmatched testing expertise and the insights of globally recognized coaches and cognitive scientists, is designed to revolutionize the way athletes are evaluated. Currently being piloted in Georgia, CURVE Test Centers will bridge the gap between recruiting, scouting, and player development by providing verifiable assessments of an athlete’s cognitive (Brain), physical (Body), and sport-specific (Ball) skills. This data is not only fair and objective but also highly trusted by coaches and college recruiters, ensuring a streamlined evaluation process that supports athletic development and future recruitment.
“Baseball is a challenging sport to scout, leading to difficulties in having fact-based conversations about players’ development and potential,” explained Chris Gagnon, CEO of CURVE Test Centers. “Our partnership with Prometric and Diamond Allegiance is poised to deliver consistent and unbiased test data that will revolutionize these conversations.”
Diamond Allegiance, established in 2022, aims to create a more accessible and affordable travel baseball ecosystem for its member clubs, which include some of the top travel baseball organizations in the U.S., such as Team Elite, Power Baseball, and the Garciaparra Baseball Group. “CURVE Test Centers are a major step forward in achieving our Blueprint for Change,” said Sandy Ogg, founder of Diamond Allegiance. “By redistributing costs away from travel and providing all players with quality performance data, we are making baseball more inclusive and accessible.”
The CURVE Test, initially launched for youth and high school baseball players, is set to expand into other sports, including softball, in the near future. “With the recent changes in the college baseball landscape, reliable and trusted data has never been more critical,” emphasized Erik Bakich, Head Baseball Coach at Clemson University. “CURVE Test Centers powered by Prometric couldn’t have arrived at a better time.”
This partnership marks a new era in youth baseball, where standardized, data-driven evaluations will become the cornerstone of player development and recruitment.
About Prometric
Prometric is a leading provider of testing and assessment solutions, supporting over 25 million exam hours and serving more than eight million candidates every year. Using AI-powered development tools, robust assessment delivery capabilities, stringent security, and dedicated candidate support services, Prometric ensures the success of testing programs for leading organizations in over 180 countries. For more information, visit Prometric.com or follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/prometric/.
About Diamond Allegiance
The Diamond Allegiance is a national partnership of elite-level player development organizations committed to advancing the club baseball and softball ecosystem by creating better value for players, parents, coaches, and organizations. The Diamond Allegiance helps club diamond sports organizations run better businesses, augments their player development capabilities, provides more career opportunities for coaches, reduces the cost for families and players, and increases the participation of underrepresented communities. We drive this impact through a powerful mix of partnerships, services, technology, and philanthropy. For more information, visit https://www.diamondallegiance.com/.
via: PR Newswire
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