/* =========================================================
   FIREBALLS 10U · ASHLEY
   Editorial / manifesto recruitment site.
   System: near-black canvas, maroon brand, ember accent.
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  /* brand */
  --ink:        #0C0B0D;   /* near-black canvas */
  --ink-2:      #141115;   /* raised surfaces */
  --maroon:     #5A1428;   /* brand, sampled from logo */
  --maroon-lit: #7E1C36;
  --maroon-deep:#3A0C1A;
  --ember:      #F8D820;   /* softball yellow — accent / CTA (from logo) */
  --ember-lo:   #E2BE0A;
  --bone:       #F4EFE9;   /* warm off-white text */
  --ash:        #9C9298;   /* muted secondary */
  --hair:       rgba(244,239,233,.12);

  --maxw: 1180px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);

  --serif: "Fraunces", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --sans:  "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }
body{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--bone);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
em{ font-style:italic; }
.hidden{ display:none !important; }

/* selection + focus */
::selection{ background:var(--ember); color:var(--ink); }
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--ember); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:2px; }

/* ---------- shared bits ---------- */
.kicker{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ember);
}
.kicker--center{ text-align:center; }
.hl{
  color:var(--bone);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(248,216,32,.32) 60%);
  padding:0 .06em;
}

/* reveal-on-scroll */
.reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(26px);
  transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  transition-delay:var(--d, 0s);
}
.reveal.is-in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:15px;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:16px 30px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid transparent; cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.btn--ember{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember), var(--ember-lo));
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:700;
  box-shadow:0 10px 34px -12px rgba(248,216,32,.5);
}
.btn--ember:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 16px 44px -12px rgba(248,216,32,.62); }
.btn--ghost{
  background:transparent; color:var(--bone);
  border-color:var(--hair);
}
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--bone); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn--full{ width:100%; padding:18px; font-size:16px; }

/* =========================================================
   NAV
   ========================================================= */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:50;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:14px var(--pad);
  transition:background .3s ease, backdrop-filter .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-stuck{
  background:rgba(12,11,13,.82);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.nav__brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.nav__logo{ height:30px; width:auto; filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.5)); }
.nav__sub{
  font-weight:700; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ash); padding-left:12px; border-left:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.nav__links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:30px; }
.nav__links a{
  font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:var(--bone); opacity:.82;
  transition:opacity .2s ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover{ opacity:1; }
.nav__cta{
  background:var(--maroon); color:#fff !important; opacity:1 !important;
  padding:9px 18px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:600;
  transition:background .2s ease;
}
.nav__cta:hover{ background:var(--maroon-lit); }

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:100svh;
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding:120px var(--pad) 80px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 8%, rgba(126,28,54,.45), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(90% 80% at 12% 100%, rgba(248,216,32,.16), transparent 60%),
    var(--ink);
}
.hero__embers{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; z-index:1; }
.hero__glow{
  position:absolute; z-index:0; right:-10%; top:-20%;
  width:60vw; height:60vw; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(248,216,32,.18), transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(20px);
}
.hero__inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; width:100%; }
.hero__eyebrow{
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ash); margin-bottom:26px;
}
.hero__title{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:900;
  font-size:clamp(56px, 13vw, 184px);
  line-height:.92;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin-bottom:30px;
}
.hero__title span{ display:block; }
.hero__title--hot{
  background:linear-gradient(110deg, var(--ember), #FCEC72 60%, var(--ember));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  font-style:italic;
}
.hero__lede{
  font-size:clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 23px);
  max-width:620px; color:var(--bone); line-height:1.55;
}
.hero__lede strong{ color:#fff; }
.hero__actions{ display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:38px; }
.hero__scrollcue{
  position:absolute; bottom:26px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:2;
  font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.3em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ash);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.hero__scrollcue span{
  width:1px; height:34px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--ember), transparent);
  animation:cue 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cue{ 0%,100%{ opacity:.3; transform:scaleY(.6) } 50%{ opacity:1; transform:scaleY(1) } }

/* =========================================================
   SECTION SCAFFOLD
   ========================================================= */
section{ position:relative; }
.promise, .code, .fit, .coaches, .faq, .join{
  padding:clamp(80px,12vw,160px) var(--pad);
}

/* ---------- PROMISE ---------- */
.promise{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink), #0a090b);
  border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.promise__inner{ max-width:920px; margin:0 auto; }
.promise__lead{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(34px, 6.2vw, 78px); line-height:1.02; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin:22px 0 32px;
}
.promise__lead em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--ember); }
.promise__body{
  font-size:clamp(19px, 2.4vw, 26px); line-height:1.5; color:var(--ash);
  max-width:760px;
}
.promise__body em{ color:var(--bone); font-style:italic; }
.promise__body--lift{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; color:var(--bone);
  font-size:clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 34px); margin-top:22px;
}

/* ---------- THE CODE ---------- */
.code{ background:#0a090b; }
.code__head{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto 60px; text-align:center; }
.code__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:900;
  font-size:clamp(40px, 8vw, 96px); letter-spacing:-.02em; line-height:1; margin-top:14px;
}
.code__list{ max-width:980px; margin:0 auto; list-style:none; }
.code__item{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:clamp(20px,4vw,52px);
  align-items:start;
  padding:clamp(28px,4vw,46px) 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.code__item:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair); }
.code__num{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:900; font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,52px);
  color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.2px var(--maroon-lit);
  line-height:1;
}
.code__text h3{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(24px,3.6vw,42px); line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.code__text p{ color:var(--ash); font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,18px); max-width:62ch; }
.code__item:hover .code__num{ color:var(--ember); -webkit-text-stroke:0; transition:color .3s ease; }

/* ---------- THE FIT ---------- */
.fit{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0a090b, var(--ink)); }
.fit__head{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto 56px; text-align:center; }
.fit__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(32px,5.6vw,68px); line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-top:14px;
}
.fit__cols{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(18px,3vw,32px);
}
.fit__card{
  background:var(--ink-2);
  border:1px solid var(--hair);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:clamp(28px,3.5vw,44px);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.fit__card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon-lit), transparent);
}
.fit__card--alt::before{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ember), transparent); }
.fit__cardtitle{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);
  margin-bottom:24px; letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.fit__checks{ list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
.fit__checks li{
  position:relative; padding-left:34px; color:var(--bone); font-size:17px; line-height:1.5;
}
.fit__checks li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:8px;
  width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, var(--ember), var(--maroon));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px -2px var(--ember);
}
.fit__checks strong{ color:#fff; }
.fit__note{
  margin-top:26px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
  color:var(--ash); font-style:italic; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:19px;
}

/* ---------- COACHES ---------- */
.coaches{ background:var(--ink); }
.coaches__head{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto 56px; text-align:center; }
.coaches__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(32px,5.6vw,68px); line-height:1.02; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-top:14px;
}
.coaches__intro{ max-width:640px; margin:24px auto 0; color:var(--ash); font-size:19px; }
.coaches__grid{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:clamp(16px,2.5vw,26px);
}
.coach{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-2), #100c11);
  border:1px solid var(--hair); border-radius:18px;
  padding:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);
  transition:transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.coach:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--maroon-lit); }
.coach__badge{
  display:inline-block; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ember);
  border:1px solid rgba(248,216,32,.4); border-radius:999px; padding:5px 12px; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.coach__name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,30px); margin-bottom:14px; }
.coach__bio{ color:var(--ash); font-size:16px; line-height:1.6; }

/* ---------- COST / THE HONEST MATH ---------- */
.cost{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0a090b, var(--ink));
  padding:clamp(80px,12vw,160px) var(--pad);
}
.cost__head{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto 56px; text-align:center; }
.cost__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(32px,5.6vw,68px); line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-top:14px;
}
.cost__intro{ max-width:680px; margin:24px auto 0; color:var(--ash); font-size:19px; }
.cost__intro strong{ color:var(--bone); }

.cost__grid{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(18px,3vw,32px);
  align-items:start;
}

/* estimate card */
.cost__card{
  background:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid var(--hair);
  border-radius:18px; padding:clamp(28px,3.5vw,42px);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.cost__card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ember), transparent);
}
.cost__est{
  display:inline-block; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ember);
  border:1px solid rgba(248,216,32,.4); border-radius:999px; padding:5px 12px; margin-bottom:22px;
}
.cost__headline{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,58px); line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;
}
.cost__headline small{
  font-size:.34em; font-weight:600; color:var(--ash);
  font-family:var(--sans); letter-spacing:0;
}
.cost__sub{ color:var(--ash); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:24px; }

.cost__lines{ list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.cost__lines li{
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
  padding:16px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.cost__lines li:first-child{ border-top:none; padding-top:4px; }
.l-name{ color:var(--bone); font-weight:600; font-size:16px; }
.l-note{ display:block; color:var(--ash); font-weight:400; font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.5; margin-top:4px; max-width:38ch; }
.l-amt{
  color:var(--ember); font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:18px;
  white-space:nowrap; text-align:right;
}

.cost__fine{
  margin-top:24px; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
  color:var(--ash); font-size:14px; line-height:1.65; font-style:italic;
}

/* where we play */
.cost__where{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-2), #100c11);
  border:1px solid var(--hair); border-radius:18px;
  padding:clamp(28px,3.5vw,42px);
}
.cost__wheretitle{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(22px,2.8vw,30px);
  margin-bottom:8px; letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.cost__wheresub{ color:var(--ash); font-size:16px; margin-bottom:28px; line-height:1.5; }
.cost__places{ list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; }
.cost__place{ position:relative; padding-left:30px; }
.cost__place::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:6px;
  width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, var(--ember), var(--maroon));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px -2px var(--ember);
}
.cost__place h4{ font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; margin-bottom:5px; }
.cost__place p{ color:var(--ash); font-size:15px; line-height:1.55; }

/* ---------- TRYOUTS ---------- */
.tryouts{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink), #0a090b);
  padding:clamp(80px,12vw,160px) var(--pad);
}
.tryouts__head{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto 54px; text-align:center; }
.tryouts__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:900;
  font-size:clamp(44px,9vw,110px); letter-spacing:-.03em; line-height:1; margin-top:14px;
}
.tryouts__intro{ max-width:620px; margin:22px auto 0; color:var(--ash); font-size:19px; }

/* facts row */
.tryouts__facts{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto 56px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:clamp(16px,2.5vw,24px);
}
.fact{
  background:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid var(--hair); border-radius:16px;
  padding:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
}
.fact__label{
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ember);
}
.fact__value{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);
  letter-spacing:-.01em; color:var(--bone);
}
.fact__note{ color:var(--ash); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.5; }

/* body: how the day goes + what to bring */
.tryouts__body{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr; gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);
  align-items:start;
}
.tryouts__subtitle{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);
  letter-spacing:-.01em; margin-bottom:24px;
}
.steps{ list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.step{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:20px; align-items:start;
  padding:22px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.step:first-child{ border-top:none; padding-top:0; }
.step__n{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:900; font-style:italic; font-size:30px;
  line-height:1; color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.2px var(--maroon-lit);
  min-width:34px;
}
.step:hover .step__n{ color:var(--ember); -webkit-text-stroke:0; transition:color .3s ease; }
.step h4{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(19px,2.2vw,23px); margin-bottom:6px; }
.step p{ color:var(--ash); font-size:16px; line-height:1.55; max-width:52ch; }

/* what to bring aside */
.tryouts__bring{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-2), #100c11);
  border:1px solid var(--hair); border-radius:18px;
  padding:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);
}
.bring__list{ list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.bring__list li{
  position:relative; padding-left:30px; color:var(--bone); font-size:16px; font-weight:500;
}
.bring__list li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:7px;
  width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, var(--ember), var(--maroon));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px -2px var(--ember);
}
.bring__list li span{ color:var(--ash); font-weight:400; font-size:14px; }
.bring__note{
  color:var(--ash); font-style:italic; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:16px; line-height:1.55;
  padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}

/* closing reassurance + cta */
.tryouts__cta{
  max-width:720px; margin:60px auto 0; text-align:center;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:24px;
}
.tryouts__reassure{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(18px,2.4vw,23px);
  line-height:1.5; color:var(--bone); text-wrap:balance;
}
.tryouts__btns{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:16px; }

/* ---------- FAMILY (crescendo) ---------- */
.family{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(100px,16vw,200px) var(--pad);
  text-align:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(126,28,54,.5), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--maroon-deep), #0a090b);
}
.family__glow{
  position:absolute; left:50%; top:40%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:80vw; height:80vw; max-width:900px; max-height:900px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(248,216,32,.22), transparent 65%);
  filter:blur(10px); z-index:0;
}
.family__inner{ position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:780px; margin:0 auto; }
.family__shout{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:900; font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(48px,11vw,140px); line-height:.95; letter-spacing:-.03em;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff, #FBF0AE 70%, var(--ember));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  margin-bottom:30px;
}
.family__body{ font-size:clamp(18px,2.2vw,23px); color:var(--bone); margin-bottom:30px; }
.family__body strong{ color:#fff; }
.family__creed{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2.8vw,30px); line-height:1.45; color:#fff;
  max-width:600px; margin:18px auto 44px;
  text-wrap:balance;
}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{ background:#0a090b; }
.faq__head{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto 50px; text-align:center; }
.faq__title{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,58px); margin-top:12px; letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.faq__list{ max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; }
.faq__item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair); }
.faq__item summary{
  list-style:none; cursor:pointer; padding:26px 44px 26px 0; position:relative;
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(19px,2.4vw,25px); color:var(--bone);
  transition:color .2s ease;
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.faq__item summary::after{
  content:"+"; position:absolute; right:6px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:400; font-size:28px; color:var(--ember);
  transition:transform .25s ease;
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after{ transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.faq__item summary:hover{ color:#fff; }
.faq__a{ padding:0 44px 28px 0; }
.faq__a p{ color:var(--ash); font-size:17px; line-height:1.6; }
.faq__a a{ color:var(--ember); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }
.faq__a strong{ color:var(--bone); }

/* ---------- JOIN / FORM ---------- */
.join{
  background:
    radial-gradient(90% 80% at 15% 0%, rgba(126,28,54,.4), transparent 55%),
    var(--ink);
  border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.join__inner{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr; gap:clamp(36px,6vw,80px);
  align-items:start;
}
.join__title{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:900;
  font-size:clamp(38px,6vw,82px); line-height:.98; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:16px 0 24px;
}
.join__body{ color:var(--ash); font-size:19px; max-width:42ch; }
.join__pitch{ position:sticky; top:110px; }

.join__form{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px;
  background:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid var(--hair);
  border-radius:22px; padding:clamp(24px,3vw,40px);
}
.join__card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;
  background:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid var(--hair);
  border-radius:22px; padding:clamp(28px,3.4vw,48px);
}
.join__cardtitle{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,32px);
  line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.join__cardbody{ color:var(--ash); font-size:17px; line-height:1.6; }
.join__cardbody strong{ color:var(--bone); }
.join__divider{ border-top:1px solid var(--hair); margin:14px 0 6px; }
.field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; grid-column:1 / -1; }
.field--half{ grid-column:span 1; }
.field label{ font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--ash); text-transform:uppercase; }
.field input, .field textarea{
  background:#0a090b; border:1px solid var(--hair); border-radius:10px;
  color:var(--bone); font-family:var(--sans); font-size:16px; padding:13px 14px;
  transition:border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder{ color:#5d5760; }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--ember); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(248,216,32,.18);
}
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:84px; }
.join__form .btn--full{ grid-column:1 / -1; margin-top:6px; }
.join__formnote{ grid-column:1/-1; font-size:15px; min-height:1.2em; }
.join__formnote.ok{ color:var(--ember); font-weight:600; }
.join__formnote.err{ color:#ff7a7a; }

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer{
  text-align:center; padding:70px var(--pad) 60px;
  background:#070608; border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.footer__logo{ height:46px; margin-bottom:22px; opacity:.95; }
.footer__line{ font-size:15px; color:var(--bone); margin-bottom:6px; }
.footer__muted{ color:var(--ash); }
.footer a{ color:var(--ember); }
.footer__chant{
  margin-top:26px; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:700;
  font-size:22px; color:var(--ash);
}

/* =========================================================
   IMAGERY — photos as punctuation, not wallpaper
   Each photo is an <img> (alt text + native lazy-load) with a
   separate scrim layer; text stays cream/ember above it.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- HERO: full-bleed dawn field behind the canvas + glow ---- */
.hero__photo{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:50% 55%;
}
.hero__scrim{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12,11,13,.85), rgba(12,11,13,.30) 56%, rgba(12,11,13,.55)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,11,13,.72) 0%, rgba(12,11,13,.22) 38%, rgba(12,11,13,.60) 76%, rgba(12,11,13,.94) 100%);
}
.hero__embers{ z-index:2; }   /* canvas stays above the photo */
.hero__glow{ z-index:2; }
.hero__inner{ z-index:3; }
.hero__scrollcue{ z-index:3; }

/* ---- PROMISE: full-bleed batter silhouette ---- */
.promise{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.promise__photo{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:50% 42%;
}
.promise__scrim{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(10,9,11,.88) 0%, rgba(10,9,11,.58) 40%, rgba(10,9,11,.80) 74%, rgba(10,9,11,.96) 100%);
}
.promise__inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; }

/* ---- FULL-BLEED DIVIDER BAND between #code and #fit ---- */
.band{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  height:260px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0a090b;
}
.band__img{
  display:block;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:50% 50%;
}
/* fades so the band melts into the page instead of reading as a hard rectangle */
.band::before, .band::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0;
  height:80px; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
}
.band::before{ top:0;    background:linear-gradient(to bottom, #0a090b, transparent); }
.band::after{  bottom:0; background:linear-gradient(to top,    #0a090b, transparent); }

/* ---- JOIN: portrait dugout-bench accent in the pitch column ---- */
.join__photo{
  margin-top:34px; max-width:360px;
  aspect-ratio:4 / 5;
  border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--hair);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.join__photo img{
  display:block; width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:58% 50%;
}

/* ---- COACHES: per-card coach-and-player photo ---- */
.coach__photo{
  aspect-ratio:4 / 5;
  margin:0 0 24px;
  border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--hair);
  background:#0a090b;
}
.coach__photo img{
  display:block; width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:50% 20%;
}
.coach__photo--placeholder{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--maroon-deep), #0a090b);
}
.coach__photo--placeholder span{
  font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ash);
}

/* ---- FAMILY: featured framed team photo + maroon scrim + ember texture ---- */
.family__feature{
  position:relative; z-index:3;
  max-width:540px; margin:40px auto 38px;
  border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--hair);
  box-shadow:0 34px 90px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
}
.family__feature img{ display:block; width:100%; height:auto; }
.family__scrim{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(85% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(90,20,40,.55), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(58,12,26,.88) 0%, rgba(10,9,11,.92) 100%);
}
.family__embers{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  width:100%; height:100%;
}
.family__glow{ z-index:2; }
.family__inner{ z-index:3; }

/* ---- FOOTER: subtle ember texture ---- */
.footer{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.footer::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:url(assets/embers.webp) center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity:.20;
}
.footer > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .band{ height:150px; }
  .band::before, .band::after{ height:48px; }
  .join__photo{ max-width:none; aspect-ratio:16 / 10; }
  .join__photo img{ object-position:58% 50%; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .nav__links a:not(.nav__cta){ display:none; }
  .fit__cols{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cost__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .tryouts__facts{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .tryouts__body{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .coaches__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:460px; }
  .join__inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .join__pitch{ position:static; }
  .code__item{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:8px; }
  .code__num{ font-size:34px; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px){
  body{ font-size:17px; }
  .hero{ padding-top:104px; }
  .join__form{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .field--half{ grid-column:1/-1; }
}

/* =========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation:none !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
  .hero__scrollcue span{ animation:none; }
}