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How to Manage Your Coach Profile

Setting up your coach profile helps athletes and families identify you throughout Rostered. Your profile information and avatar appear in team views, huddle messages, and on the coaching staff list.

Accessing Your Profile Settings​

  1. Open the Rostered app on your phone.
  2. Go to the Settings tab at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap on your name or profile area to navigate to the Edit Profile screen.

Setting Your Profile Information​

Basic Information​

Update your basic coach information:

  1. First Name and Last Name: Your display name as shown to athletes and families.
  2. Nickname: An optional shorter name for display.

Coach Bio​

Add a brief bio about your coaching background:

  1. Find the Bio or About section.
  2. Include relevant experience, coaching philosophy, or achievements.
  3. Keep it concise but informative for families getting to know you.

Uploading Your Profile Photo​

Your coach avatar is an important part of your profile as it appears throughout the app:

  • Team Views: Your photo shows up on the coaching staff list
  • Huddle Messages: Athletes see your avatar when you send team messages
  • Coaching Staff Directory: Families can identify you in club communications

Adding a Photo​

  1. In your profile settings, find the Profile Photo or Avatar section.
  2. Click Upload Photo or the camera icon.
  3. Choose to either:
    • Upload from Files: Select an existing photo from your device
    • Take Photo: Use your camera to capture a new photo
  4. After selecting your photo, use the built-in image cropper to:
    • Position your face in the center of the crop area
    • Adjust the size to ensure clear visibility
    • Make sure the image will look good as a circular avatar
  5. Click Save to confirm your crop adjustments.
  6. Your new profile photo will be processed and appear throughout the app.
tip

Choose a clear, professional headshot for your coach profile. The image cropper lets you adjust and crop your photo to create the perfect circular avatar before saving.

Updating Your Photo​

To change your existing profile photo:

  1. Click on your current profile photo in the settings.
  2. Select Change Photo or Upload New Photo.
  3. Follow the same steps as adding a new photo.
  4. Your updated photo will replace the previous one across all app views.

Removing Your Photo​

If you need to remove your profile photo:

  1. In your profile photo section, look for Remove Photo or the delete option.
  2. Confirm that you want to remove it.
  3. Your profile will display your initials instead of a photo.

Privacy Settings​

Control your contact visibility:

  1. Go to the Settings tab and tap Privacy.
  2. Toggle Hide Contact Info to control whether your email and phone are visible to other parents and guardians.

Notification Preferences​

Configure how you receive updates:

  1. Go to the Settings tab and tap Notifications.
  2. Toggle each notification type on or off based on your preferences.

Saving Your Changes​

  1. After making any profile updates, click Save Changes or Update Profile.
  2. A confirmation message will indicate your profile has been updated.
  3. Your changes will be visible immediately throughout the app.

Profile Best Practices​

Professional Appearance​

  • Use a clear, recent photo that represents you professionally
  • Keep your bio informative but concise
  • Ensure your contact information is current

Regular Updates​

  • Update your photo if your appearance changes significantly
  • Review your bio periodically to keep information current
  • Check notification preferences each season

Team Communication​

  • A complete profile with photo helps build trust with families
  • Athletes respond better to messages from coaches they can identify
  • Your professional presence reflects on the club's image