Team lineup and starting lineup – easy planning for coaches

As a coach, you spend time considering who should start the match. Who plays where? Which formation fits best? With SportMember's lineup builder, you create your starting lineup visually – drag players onto the pitch, place them in the right positions, and share the lineup with the team.

The lineup is integrated with the team calendar, so you always work with players who have actually signed up for the match. No need to plan with players who won't show up.

Build your lineup visually

The lineup builder works like a tactics board. You see the pitch from above and drag players from the team list into their positions. Want to change the formation? Just move players around. Want to try a different lineup? It takes seconds to adjust.

Players' shirt numbers are displayed automatically, so both you and the players can quickly see who's standing where. Players not in the starting lineup are shown on the bench – ready to be put in if you change your mind.

Features in the lineup builder

• Drag-and-drop players directly onto the pitch
• Adapt the formation to your sport (4-4-2, 4-3-3, etc.)
• See only players who have signed up for the activity
• Add tactical notes to individual players
• Write overall tactical comments for the match
• Set when the lineup becomes visible to players
• Share the lineup with coaching staff before publishing
• Print the lineup as PDF for the locker room

Integrated with team calendar

The lineup is linked to the specific match in the calendar. When players sign up for the match via the app, you can see who's coming and plan accordingly. You don't need to guess attendance – you know exactly who you have available.

This makes planning more precise. You can focus on tactics and positions instead of worrying about who shows up. And should a player cancel, you can quickly adjust the lineup.

Communicate tactics to the team

When the lineup is ready, players can see it in the app. They know if they're starting, which position they're playing, and who they're playing with. This provides better preparation and fewer questions before kickoff.

You can also add tactical notes that only coaches can see. Use them to note observations during the match, plan the halftime talk, or evaluate tactics afterward. Everything is saved on the activity, so you can look back at previous matches and learn from them.