🏀 Coach Mode Complete Guide

Master all coaching features: Team Management, Performance Analytics, Bulk Entry & Player Comparison

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Getting Started with Coach Mode
Your complete coaching toolkit in one platform

What You Can Do

Team Management

Create teams, invite players, manage rosters across multiple seasons

Performance Analytics

Track team stats, identify trends, monitor individual player progress

Bulk Data Entry

Upload photos of whiteboards, spreadsheets, or paper scoresheets—AI extracts data automatically

Player Comparison

Compare 2-4 players side-by-side with charts, heat maps, and trend analysis

First Time Here?

Start by creating your first team, then invite players. Once players start logging sessions, you'll see data populate across all analytics tools.

Recommended order: Team Management → Bulk Entry → Team Performance → Player Comparison

Team Management
Create teams, manage rosters, and invite players

Creating Your First Team

  1. 1

    Navigate to Team Management

    Click "Coach Features" in the top navigation → "Manage Teams"

  2. 2

    Click "Create New Team"

    Fill in team name, school/organization, and season dates (e.g., Fall 2025-2026)

  3. 3

    Copy the Invitation Link

    Share via text, email, or team chat. Players click the link and automatically join your team.

  4. 4

    Monitor Your Roster

    See who's joined, remove players if needed, and manage multiple teams from one dashboard

Pro Tips

  • • Set season dates to automatically filter stats by season
  • • Create separate teams for Varsity, JV, and summer leagues
  • • Players must sign in before clicking the invitation link
  • • Invitation links never expire—save them for new players joining mid-season
Team Performance Dashboard
Real-time analytics and insights for your entire team

What You'll See

Team Overview Stats

See team-wide shooting percentage, total sessions logged, most active players, and improvement trends

Hover over the "ⓘ" icon next to any metric for a quick definition

Player Performance Rankings

Sortable leaderboard showing each player's shooting percentage, total shots, sessions, and recent activity

Individual Player Trends

Click any player to see their progress over time with line charts showing shooting percentage trends

Shot Heat Maps

Visual court diagrams showing where each player shoots from and their success rate by zone (displayed on wooden court background)

How to Use It

  1. 1

    Go to Coach Features → Team Performance

  2. 2

    Select your team from the dropdown

  3. 3

    Review team stats and click on individual players for detailed breakdowns

  4. 4

    Use insights to identify who needs extra practice and who's improving fastest

Coaching Insights

Use the performance dashboard before practice to identify which players need targeted drills. Track weekly improvement to keep players motivated!

Bulk Entry: 3 Fast Methods
Save time with keyboard shortcuts, spreadsheet imports, or photo uploads

⚡ Choose Your Method

All three methods end up in the same editable table. Pick whichever is fastest for your workflow!

Method 1: Direct Keyboard Entry

Best for: Quick entry during practice

  1. • Go to Coach Features → Bulk Entry
  2. • Select your team and session date
  3. • Type player names, shots made, and total attempts directly into the table
  4. • Use Tab to move between cells quickly
  5. • Click "Submit Sessions" when done

Method 2: Import from Excel/Google Sheets

Best for: Pre-made tracking sheets

  1. • Prepare your spreadsheet with columns: Player Name | Made | Total
  2. • Take a screenshot of your spreadsheet
  3. • Go to Bulk Entry → "Screenshots & Photos"
  4. • Upload the screenshot—AI extracts data automatically
  5. • Review and edit in the table, then submit

Method 3: Whiteboard/Paper Photo Upload

Best for: Capturing physical scoresheets

  1. • Take a clear, well-lit photo of your whiteboard or paper scoresheet
  2. • Make sure player names and numbers are visible
  3. • Go to Bulk Entry → "Screenshots & Photos"
  4. • Upload the photo—AI reads handwritten or printed text
  5. • Correct any mistakes in the table, then submit

Photo Upload Tips

  • • Use good lighting (avoid shadows and glare)
  • • Keep the photo straight (not at an angle)
  • • Make sure text is clear and not blurry
  • • Include column headers if possible (Player, Made, Total)
  • • Works with digital screenshots AND physical whiteboards/paper
Player Comparison Tool
Compare 2-4 players side-by-side with advanced analytics

How to Compare Players

  1. 1

    Navigate to Player Comparison

    Coach Features → Player Comparison

  2. 2

    Select Your Team

    Choose which team to analyze

  3. 3

    Pick 2-4 Players

    Select players from the dropdown menu

  4. 4

    Choose Time Range

    Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, This Season, or All Time

  5. 5

    Analyze & Export

    Review charts and download as PDF to share with players or parents

What You Can Compare

📊 Shooting Percentages

Overall accuracy, practice vs game splits, shot type breakdown (3PT, mid-range, free throws)

🔥 Shot Heat Maps

Visual court diagrams showing where each player shoots from and their success rate by zone

📈 Volume Stats

Total shots attempted, sessions logged, practice frequency, and consistency

📉 Improvement Trends

Track progress over time and identify who's improving fastest week-over-week

Use Cases

  • • Starting lineup decisions: Compare candidates for the same position
  • • Motivation: Show players their progress vs teammates
  • • Parent meetings: Export PDF reports to share individual performance
  • • Practice planning: Identify skill gaps between players
Common Issues & Solutions
Quick fixes for common problems

Players can't join my team

Solution: Make sure you're sharing the correct invitation link from Manage Teams → [Your Team] → Invite Players.

Players must be signed in to ShotsUp before clicking the link. If they're not signed in, the link won't work.

Bulk entry photo upload isn't extracting data correctly

Solution: Ensure your photo is clear, well-lit, and taken straight-on (not at an angle). The AI works best with structured data in columns.

If extraction fails, you can manually edit the table or try retaking the photo with better lighting. Works with both digital screenshots and physical whiteboards/paper.

Player comparison shows no data

Solution: Make sure the selected players have logged shooting sessions during the chosen time range.

Try expanding the time range to "All Time" to see if data appears. If still empty, those players haven't logged any sessions yet.

Can't find Coach Features menu

Solution: Make sure you've activated Coach Mode. Look for the "Coach Features" dropdown in the top navigation bar.

If you don't see it, you may need to enable Coach Mode from your dashboard settings.

Team Performance dashboard is empty

Solution: Data only appears after players log shooting sessions. Make sure your team members are actively using the app.

You can also use Bulk Entry to manually add historical data from past practices.

What do the metrics mean? (Overall, Drills, etc.)

Solution: Hover over the "ⓘ" icon next to any metric for a quick definition.

Overall: All-time shooting percentage across all sessions. Drills: Specific practice exercises tracked separately.

Still Need Help?

If you're experiencing issues not covered here, please reach out to our support team. We're here to help!

🚀 Ready to Coach Smarter?

You now have everything you need to track, analyze, and improve your team's performance. Head back to your dashboard and start using these powerful tools!