Caledonia AYSO uses the Stack Team App for team communication. Within this app coaches and players will be able to view the roster, schedule, and have a team chat to keep in touch. Your team in the app will automatically update with any roster or schedule changes.
Will game schedules be automatically added?
Yes. The app is vertically integrated with our entire system so once the schedule is input into our website it will show both on the website and the app for players and coaches.
Why do we need another app?
It's meant to make managing teams and communications easier for coaches, especially those that are managing multiple teams (thank you to those volunteers). As you all know AYSO is a volunteer organization, board members and coaches, so we want to make their lives as easy as possible so they can focus on coaching. Some coaches requested the app, having used one with another organization. Using the app is not mandatory but solely up to the coaches. If they choose to use email they can, we just want to provide opportunities and tools to help them help our players.
How do I add a second parent to the team?
To have a second parent or other parties added to the team chat and info on the app, the main account holder tied to the player needs to add an additional user. They can do so by logging into their account at www.calayso.org and clicking the gear in the upper right hand side of their screen, scrolling to the bottom and clicking "Add Additional Account Holder." When they enter the information an email will be sent to that person and they will need to accept the invitation to be added to the account. Once this is complete they will be able to access the chats and information on the app for their shared player.
Are there practice times or just games?
The games are automatically loaded by our scheduling board member. Practice times and schedules will need to be added by the coaches themselves as they pick the time and might need to change things around. Using the app for practice times is definitely recommended so that everyone is in the loop but is completely up to the coach for your team.
Will all AYSO teams be using the app?
All AYSO teams have been enrolled, whether or not the app gets used will be completely up to the coach. Some coaches might find it beneficial while others will have their own systems in place that helps them succeed. Our region won't put out a mandate either way, we will just provide the tools we have for use to help coaches focus more on their team and enriching their players.
Where can I find the practice schedule?
The practice schedule will be found in the same place as the games. On the main menu select Schedule, then your team and if your coach has added the practice schedule it will be right there.
How do I connect to our Team?
Simply log in with your email that you used to sign up your player on the calayso.org site. All of the information is the same. If you aren't the main account holder, you will need to be added to the player as an additional user. Please see above. We are Region 675 and it should appear once you login with your Calayso.org credentials.
How do I access the app? Do I have to download it?
You can access the app in a couple of ways. Depending on how you like to interact with things on the web, you can go to Teamapp.com and login there from any web browser. It's great for larger screens and seeing things at home or on your laptop etc. If you want to receive push notifications, and do things more on the go, you can download the app to your phone. You can find it on the Appstore for iOS and in the playStore for Android. The easiest way to find it for either device is to go to teamapp.com and follow the link that corresponds with your device.
Is this for communications from AYSO, individual team or both?
For right now it's for teams. Communications from the board will remain coming via email as they have in the past unless there is a way that we can use both methods to make sure that everyone gets the messages or we can post to both at the same time