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Product updates, coaching guides, and tips to help you plan better practices.
Connect Claude or ChatGPT to Your Coaching Data with the MCP Connector
Planner.coach now supports the Model Context Protocol. Connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot to your sessions, athletes, and calendar — on every plan.
Introducing AI-Powered Lineup Builder: Smarter Match-Day Planning
Build your starting lineup, manage ice time, and let AI propose balanced formations for soccer and hockey — in minutes, not hours.
Consent Workflows for Athletes and Guardians
Send onboarding packs to athletes or their guardians, track completion in real time, and start the season with every form signed — no chasing required.
The Coach's Complete Guide to Pre-Season Planning
How to build a pre-season training block that prepares athletes physically, sharpens skills, and sets the tone for a successful season.
How to Track Athlete Progress Like a Pro Coach
A practical guide to measuring, recording, and acting on athlete progress data — so every training decision is backed by evidence, not guesswork.
How to Plan Practice Sessions with AI: A Coach's Guide
A practical guide to using AI to plan sessions, design drills, and track athlete progress — without the admin hours that usually come with it.
Introducing Multi-User Teams for Coaching Staffs
Invite your assistant coaches, share sessions and drills, and manage your entire staff from one workspace with team collaboration.
Track Who Shows Up with Session Attendance
Mark attendance per athlete, view rates over time, and let the AI coach factor participation into training recommendations.
Plan Your Season with the New Calendar View
Visualize your training schedule, drag sessions into place, create recurring events, and link drills to your weekly calendar.
Introducing Public Coach Profiles and Shared Content
Showcase your coaching expertise with a public profile page. Share sessions, drills, and programs with the coaching community.
How to Plan an Effective Practice Session in 10 Minutes
A step-by-step guide to structuring practice sessions that keep athletes engaged and maximize skill development — in just 10 minutes of planning time.
Introducing the Planner.coach Blog
Stay up to date with new features, product updates, and coaching guides from the Planner.coach team.