Yes. You need at least one player pool to use the Tryouts module.
Player Pools are how Sprocket organizes players for tryouts, including attendance, evaluations, rankings, and tiers. Even if you do not want to split players into multiple groups, you still need one pool so the system knows where to place players.
What to do if you do not want multiple pools
Create one Player Pool that includes all of your tryout age groups.
This is the simplest setup and allows you to use Tryouts features without separating players into smaller groups.
Where to set this up
Player Pools are created in Tryouts > Tryout Settings.
For the full steps, see How to Configure your Global Tryout Settings.
If you run into issues
If players are showing under Unassigned Players, it usually means their age and gender do not match any current player pool criteria. Review your Player Pool setup in Tryout Settings and adjust the criteria as needed.
FAQs
Do I need more than one player pool?
No. You only need at least one player pool to use the Tryouts module.
What happens if I do not create a player pool?
You will not be able to use the Tryouts module properly because the system will not know how to group players.
Why are players showing as Unassigned?
Their age and gender may not match any current Player Pool criteria.
Where do I create Player Pools?
Go to Tryouts > Tryout Settings and create your Player Pools there.