The 6-step setup wizard
When you first sign in, Coach by Dae walks you through six steps: Team Info, League Rules, Roster, Assessment, Schedule, and Coaching Philosophy. You can return to any step at any time via Edit Season Setup in the hamburger menu.
Step 1 — Team Info
Enter your team name, age group (U6–U18), number of players per side, season (Spring/Fall), and year. Choose your default formation and whether you want to track individual playing time.
Step 2 — League Rules
Paste your league's rules as text, or upload a PDF. These rules power the Rules Chat — the AI will cite your specific league rules when answering questions.
Step 3 — Roster
Add each player: first name, last name, grade, dominant foot, preferred positions, and goalie preference. You can add players here or skip and add them later from the Roster page.
Step 4 — Player Assessment
Rate each player on skill, endurance, speed, and tactical IQ (1–5 stars). This is private — never shared with players or parents — and powers the AI lineup generator.
Step 5 — Schedule
Add your upcoming games: opponent name, date, home or away. You can add more games or edit them at any time during the season.
Step 6 — Coaching Philosophy
Choose 1–5 coaching principles that will guide your season. These appear in practice team talks and lineup notes. Pick ones you'll actually say out loud.
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