Call-ups
How to prepare call-ups for a match or tournament?
Good call-ups start with availability and end with clear information for players and parents. The whole process can be cut to a few minutes.
Start with availability
Call-ups without availability are guesswork. Before you build the squad, collect information from players about who can play. Only then does squad selection make sense.
Pick the squad based on confirmations
- 1Check who confirmed availability for the match or tournament.
- 2Mark the players you're calling up to the squad.
- 3Pay attention to positions and the number of players on the bench.
- 4Decide whether you also communicate the role (e.g. starting eleven, reserve).
Send call-ups to the right people
A call-up should reach the player and the parent, not the whole team. That way nobody has to scroll messages to find out whether they're in the squad.
Include specifics: the meeting time, place and any organisational notes.
Tip
Send call-ups with enough lead time. Parents often arrange transport, so last-minute information lowers turnout.
How it looks in TrainTeam
In TrainTeam call-ups follow from availability. You create a match, players confirm attendance, you mark the squad and send call-ups to selected people. Parents and players get a notification, and the decision history stays with the event.
Summary
- Availability first, the squad only after.
- Send call-ups to selected people, not the whole team.
- Include specifics: time, place and notes — with lead time.