Abstract: An approach is provided for matching a candidate user to an institution based on athletic performance information, athletic observation information, and selection criteria. The approach involves receiving a first data set from a first device associated with a candidate user, wherein the first data set includes athletic performance information. The approach also involves receiving a second data set from a second device associated with a coaching user, wherein the second data set includes athletic observation information associated with the candidate user. The approach further involves determining selection criteria associated with a plurality of institutions for a sports program. The approach also involves matching the candidate user with one or more of the plurality of institutions based on the first data set, the second data set, and the determined selection criteria. The approach further involves initiating presentation of the one or more matching institutions to the first device.

Abstract: A housing is disclosed for a compressor having a duct defining a main gas flow axis and blades that draw a fluid through the duct. The blades impart to the fluid a momentum along a main gas flow direction and a swirl. The housing includes a volute configured to extend substantially circumferentially around and fluidly communicate with the duct (at a first location). The volute may be configured to direct a fluid portion flowing thereinto from the duct to have a velocity with a component in a first circumferential direction generally aligned with the swirl. The housing may also include at least one conduit, such as a pipe, in fluid communication with the first volute. The conduit may be configured to redirect the fluid portion to have a velocity with a first component along the main gas flow axis in a direction opposite the main gas flow direction and a second component in a second circumferential direction opposite to the first circumferential direction.

Abstract: A housing is disclosed for a compressor having a duct defining a main gas flow axis and blades that draw a fluid through the duct. The blades impart to the fluid a momentum along a main gas flow direction and a swirl. The housing includes a volute configured to extend substantially circumferentially around and fluidly communicate with the duct (at a first location). The volute may be configured to direct a fluid portion flowing thereinto from the duct to have a velocity with a component in a first circumferential direction generally aligned with the swirl. The housing may also include at least one conduit, such as a pipe, in fluid communication with the first volute. The conduit may be configured to redirect the fluid portion to have a velocity with a first component along the main gas flow axis in a direction opposite the main gas flow direction and a second component in a second circumferential direction opposite to the first circumferential direction.