Team Management Guide
How to Use Pitchero to Manage Player Availability
Tired of chasing players for their availability? Discover the streamlined solution to squad management and say goodbye to group chat chaos.
The endless group chats and last-minute dropouts can frustrate any coach or team manager. Fortunately, Pitchero offers a streamlined solution. By simplifying communication between the team staff and the players, it makes managing your squad’s availability straightforward. This guide will show you exactly how to use Pitchero to ensure you know who is ready for match day.
A Guide for Coaches and Team Managers
As a manager or coach, getting a clear picture of your squad is your top priority. Pitchero provides two powerful tools to help you do this: the Manager App for when you’re on the move and the Club Control Panel for your desktop.
Using the Pitchero Manager App
The app is perfect for quick updates and managing the team while on the
First, open the app and tap the ‘Availability’ icon. Here, you can select a fixture to see a list of every player and their status: Available, Not Sure, Unavailable, or Not Set.
Using the Club Control Panel (Desktop)
For more detailed planning, the desktop version is ideal. To begin, log in and navigate to the Teams tab, then click on Availability. Consequently, you will see a grid displaying the next four fixtures at a glance.
A Guide for Players and Parents
For the system to work, players and parents must update their availability promptly. Pitchero makes this incredibly easy, especially with the dedicated Club app, which ensures your coach is always kept in the loop.
Using the Pitchero Club App
The fastest way to keep your coach informed.
- 1Open the app and tap the ‘Schedule’ icon.
- 2Find the match and tap ‘Set availability’.
- 3Choose Available, Unavailable, or Maybe.
Updating from the Website
If you don’t have the app, you can still update your status on the Pitchero website. First, log in to your account. Then, click your name in the top right corner and choose ‘Availability’ from the menu. Parents managing a child’s account should select their child’s name first.
Top Tips for a Hassle-Free Season
Set Fixtures Early
Admins should add fixtures and training sessions early. Players can only set availability for events in the system.
Encourage the ‘Maybe’
If a player is unsure, “Maybe” is much better than “Not Set”. It shows the coach you’ve seen the request.
Sync Your Calendar
Export your schedule directly to your phone.
Set Clear Deadlines
Set a weekly deadline (e.g., Wednesday). Use the ‘Prompt’ feature to send reminders 24 hours before.
