Player grouping keeps evaluations organized and helps staff find the right players quickly. If a player is in the wrong pool, needs a tier update, or has incorrect details like jersey number or position, you can make manual adjustments from the Tryouts module.
What you’ll find in this article
How to move a player to a different player pool
How to assign or change a player’s tier (including bulk tier assignment)
How to update a player’s jersey number and primary position
How to make these updates on web and in the mobile app
What to check if you see unassigned players
Before you begin
Player Pools and Tiers are managed per tryout registration.
A player can be evaluated in more than one player pool if needed.
A player can only be in one tier at a time. Updating a tier overrides the previous tier for all evaluators.
If you see a large number of players under Unassigned Players, you may need to adjust your player pool setup in Tryout Settings.
Manage player groups on web
Step 1: Open the tryout registration
In the left navigation, select Tryouts.
Open the correct tryout registration.
Click View Player Pools.
Step 2: Filter to the players you want to manage
Use the filters at the top of the page to narrow the list, then click Search:
Player Pools to focus on one pool at a time
Tryout Dates to focus on a specific session or day based on attendance
Test Players to include or exclude test records
Selected Fields to control which columns show in the table
Tip: If you are looking for players who are not placed into a pool, expand Unassigned Players near the top of the page.
Change a player’s player pool on web
Locate the player in the list.
Select the ellipsis at the far right of the player’s row.
Select Assign to player pool(s).
In the dropdown, select the pool or pools the player should be evaluated in.
Save.
Note: You can select multiple pools if a player needs to be evaluated within more than one group.
Assign or change a player’s tier on web
You can assign tiers one player at a time or in bulk.
Option A: Assign a tier for one player
Locate the player in the list.
Select the ellipsis at the far right of the player’s row.
Select Assign to tier.
Choose the appropriate tier, then save.
Option B: Assign tiers in bulk for a player pool
In the player pool section, click Assign Player Tiers.
Assign the appropriate tier for each player.
Save your changes.
Reminder: Players can only be in one tier at a time. Any tier update overrides the previous tier and will apply for all evaluators.
Update a player’s jersey number or primary position on web
Locate the player in the list.
Select the ellipsis at the far right of the player’s row.
Select Edit Player Info.
Update the relevant fields, such as:
Tryout Jersey Number
Primary Position
Save.
Jersey number formatting tips
Jersey numbers can be alphanumeric. Enter numeric digits first, then any other characters to indicate color or group (example: 12B).
For accurate sorting, use the same number of numeric digits for all jersey numbers (example: 01, 02, 34, 99).
Manage player groups in the mobile app
Step 1: Select the player pool you are evaluating
In the mobile app, staff must select a player pool before they will see the evaluation and tier options.
Open the tryout registration.
Tap Player Pools in the bottom navigation.
Tap the player pool you want to work in (example: Boys or Girls).
Assign tiers in bulk in the mobile app
After selecting a player pool, tap Assign Player Tiers.
Use the tier dropdown to select the tier you want to assign.
Assign players as needed, then save.
Update one player’s info, pool, or tier in the mobile app
After selecting a player pool, scroll to the Players list.
Tap the player’s name to open their player details.
Use Edit next to the section you want to update:
Player Info to update Primary Position or Tryout Jersey Number
Player Pools to change the player pool assignment
Tier to change the player’s tier
If you run into issues
Players showing under Unassigned Players
If you see unassigned players, it usually means the player does not match any current player pool criteria.
If only a few players are unassigned, you can manually assign them to a pool.
If many players are unassigned, review your Player Pool age and gender criteria in Tryout Settings to make sure the ranges and filters match your tryout registrations.
You cannot find a player
Confirm you are in the correct tryout registration.
On web, use the Player Pools filter and Tryout Dates filter, then click Search.
If the player still is not listed, refer to Add a Player to a Tryout.
FAQs
Can a player be in more than one player pool?
Yes. A player can be evaluated in more than one player pool if needed.
Can a player have more than one tier?
No. A player can only be in one tier at a time. Assigning a new tier replaces the previous one.
Why are players showing as Unassigned?
Players under Unassigned Players usually do not match the current Player Pool criteria. Review your Player Pool setup in Tryout Settings.
Do tier changes affect all evaluators?
Yes. Tiers are shared across evaluators. When one staff member updates a tier, it updates for all staff.