The problems TheCrib solves
Common obstacles basketball coaches face, and how TheCrib fixes them
Not sure who's showing up to Saturday's game
Send an availability request from TheCrib and see exactly who's confirmed, who's out, and who hasn't responded. Build your lineup from confirmed players only. If you're short, send a follow-up nudge to the maybes with one tap.
Collecting player fees takes weeks of awkward reminders
Set up a payment request inside TheCrib and players pay directly through the app via Stripe. You see in real time who has paid and who hasn't. Send a reminder to unpaid players without a single awkward conversation.
Practice plans written in Notes or on paper disappear
Describe your session focus (defense, shooting, transition) and TheCrib's AI generates a full timed practice plan in seconds. Save it to your schedule so your assistant coaches see the same version you do.
Game-day logistics are a mess of voice notes and screenshots
Post game details (time, location, opposing team) once inside TheCrib. Players get a push notification. No more "wait what time is warmup" messages the morning of.
Basketball stats built in
Scheduling & management
Schedule and manage your basketball season with ease
TheCrib automatically sends game and practice invitations to your basketball players and tracks their responses. You can edit, reschedule, or cancel any event and players are notified instantly, no group chat needed. Attendance tracking for every session is built in, so you always know who showed up.
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Real coaches, real results
"Before TheCrib I was running the academy on spreadsheets and a few group chats. Now the schedule, the roster and all our team messages are in one place, so I spend way less time on admin and a lot more actually coaching.
Manage your team from anywhere
TheCrib is available on iPhone and iPad. Manage your basketball program, track attendance, and message your team from your pocket.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Can I track individual player stats like points, assists, and rebounds?+
Yes. TheCrib lets you log stats per player and per game. After each game you enter points, assists, rebounds, steals, and blocks. Players and parents can see their own stats in the app. You can export the full season stat sheet as a CSV any time.
How do players join my basketball team on TheCrib?+
You send them an invite link. They tap it, create an account (free for players), and they're on your roster. No IT setup, no spreadsheet imports needed. CSV import is available if you want it.
Does the tactics board work for basketball specifically?+
Yes. The tactics board includes a regulation basketball half-court and full-court canvas. You can draw plays, mark positions, and share the board directly to your team. It works on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Can I collect fees for tournaments and equipment through TheCrib?+
Yes. Payments are processed through Stripe and deposited directly to your account. You can create multiple payment requests in a season: registration fees, tournament dues, equipment costs. All in CAD.
Does TheCrib work for recreational leagues, not just competitive teams?+
Absolutely. TheCrib is built for coaches at every level: community recreation leagues, school teams, rep basketball, and competitive academies. The free plan covers everything a rec team needs.
Take the hard work out of basketball coaching
Join basketball coaches who replaced their group chats and spreadsheets with TheCrib.