Coach Features

Grassroots Football Coaching Tools
That Actually Help on Matchday

Fixtures, attendance, sub planning, roster management and invite codes — everything you need to run your youth football team from one app.

Team Hub

Everything You Need
To Run Your Team

Create matches, track how your players are progressing, manage equal game time, and set challenges — all from one screen. No WhatsApp groups, no spreadsheets.

Create Matches & Fixtures

Set up your next game with the opponent, kickoff time, venue, and kit details. Everyone on the squad sees it instantly — no chasing parents on WhatsApp.

  • Kickoff time, location, and opponent in one form
  • Add notes like kit colour or meet-up instructions
  • Fixtures push to every player and parent automatically
iOS & Android

See How Players Are Progressing

Every player gets a FIFA-style rating after each match. Watch their trajectory over the season — spot who is improving, who needs support, and who is ready for a new challenge.

  • Per-player rating trends across the season
  • Position-weighted stats highlight strengths and weak spots
  • Peak ratings track personal bests for every player
iOS & Android
Team Invites

Get Your Squad
On Board in Seconds

Generate a short invite code, share it with players or parents, and they join with the correct role automatically. No email lists, no group chat confusion.

Invite Your Squad

Create separate codes for players, parents, and assistant coaches. Everyone gets the right permissions from the moment they join — no manual setup needed.

iOS & Android

Easy to Share

Codes are short enough to read out at training, drop in a WhatsApp group, or print on a team sheet. Just share it and your squad can join in seconds.

iOS & Android

Instant Team Join

Players and parents enter the code, pick their role, and immediately see the team roster, upcoming fixtures, and attendance requests. No approval step needed.

iOS & Android
Fixtures

Create and Share
Fixtures Instantly

Coaches create fixtures with kickoff time, location, and opponent. Every team member sees the fixture immediately with no manual distribution.

Set Up a Match in Seconds

Pick the kickoff time, choose the opponent, add the venue, and include any notes — done. One form, everything your squad needs to know.

  • Set the kickoff time and date
  • Choose the opponent from your team list
  • Add the venue with a map link for directions
  • Include notes like kit colour, parking, or meet-up point
iOS & Android

Everyone Gets Notified

Create the fixture and every player and parent sees it straight away — in the app and on their home screen. No chasing, no group messages.

  • Fixtures appear for every team member instantly
  • Players and parents are asked for availability as soon as you publish
  • Cancel a fixture and it disappears for everyone
iOS & Android
Roster

Manage Your
Squad Roster

Build your full squad with names, shirt numbers, and positions. Add players who use the app or manually add those who do not — everyone is on the roster either way.

Add Players Multiple Ways

Add a tracked player who already has a Footy Genius profile, or manually add a player by name and shirt number for squad members who have not joined the app yet.

iOS & Android

See Your Whole Squad

View every squad member with their name and shirt number in one place. Add or remove players whenever your squad changes.

iOS & Android

Badge Search for Teams

Search for your team badge when creating a team or adding an opponent. Badges are saved locally and sync to the web dashboard for a professional look across all platforms.

Android
Attendance

Know Who Is Coming
Before You Get to the Pitch

Attendance tracking built for grassroots football. Coaches see the full picture at a glance, while players and parents respond with a single tap.

See Who's Coming at a Glance

Open any fixture and instantly see how many are Going, Maybe, Not Going, and who has not replied yet. Tap into the detail to check individual players or mark attendance yourself.

  • Colour-coded so you know instantly where you stand
  • See each player's response for every fixture
  • Update any player's attendance yourself if needed
  • Responses appear as soon as players and parents reply
iOS & Android

One-Tap Replies

Players and parents see upcoming fixtures on their home screen and reply with a single tap — Going, Maybe, or Not Going. You see the answer straight away, no chasing required.

  • One tap to confirm — no forms, no messages
  • Attendance card right on the home screen for quick access
  • Parents can reply on behalf of their child
iOS & Android
Matchday Planning

Fair Playing Time,
Without the Mental Maths

The sub planner and game time calculator take the guesswork out of grassroots football substitutions. Every player gets a fair share of minutes.

Equal Playing Time Calculator

Enter the number of available players, match duration, and players on pitch. The app calculates equal-time intervals and tells you exactly when to make each substitution.

  • Automatic interval calculation for equal minutes
  • Visual breakdown of who starts and who subs in
  • Works for any squad size and match length
iOS & Android

Know Who to Bring On Next

During the match, the sub planner shows who has played the least and should come on next. No more forgetting someone on the bench — the app keeps track for you.

  • See how many minutes each player has had
  • Next-up list so you always know who is waiting
  • Reminders when it is time to make a sub
iOS & Android

Suggested Starting Team

Based on confirmed attendance, the app suggests a starting lineup so coaches can plan formations before arriving at the pitch.

iOS & Android

Run the Match from Your Phone

You control the score and log goals during team fixtures, while each player tracks their own stats in real time. Everyone stays focused on their role.

iOS & Android

Directions to the Pitch

Fixtures with a venue location include a quick-launch button to open maps for driving directions, so parents and players find the right pitch every time.

iOS & Android
Development

Give Your Players
Something to Aim For

Set challenges, track improvement across the season, and show players exactly what they need to work on. Real data from real matches — not guesswork.

Track Player Progress

Every player gets a rating after each match. Over the season you can see who is improving, who has plateaued, and who might need a different position or extra encouragement.

  • Rating trend shows if a player is improving or declining
  • Compare this month's stats to last month's at a glance
  • Celebrate personal bests — peak ratings are tracked forever
  • Spot which stats are dragging a rating down
iOS & Android

Coaching Hints & Focus Areas

The app spots patterns you might miss. If a forward's shot accuracy is dropping or a defender keeps giving away fouls, you get a specific hint so you can address it in the next training session.

  • Hints based on real stat trends, not generic advice
  • Tied to each player's position and role
  • Use them to set individual challenges for the next match
  • Evidence-based feedback parents actually trust
iOS & Android
Platform Extras

Android-Exclusive
Coach Extras

Some coaching tools are currently available only on Android, with iOS parity coming soon.

Take a Team Photo

Snap or choose a team photo right from the Team Hub. It shows up for every member and on the web dashboard alongside your badge.

Android

Find Your Badge Instantly

Create a new team or add an opponent and the app offers to find the right badge straight away. Pick one and it is saved — no extra steps.

Android

Ready to Manage Your Team?

Footy Genius gives grassroots football coaches the tools to run fixtures, track attendance, plan fair substitutions, and help every player develop — all from one app.

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