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Everything you need to get the most out of TeamARETE Planner

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Getting Started

Create your account and set up your workspace

Creating Practices

Build and manage practice plans

Pro

Managing Drills

Create and organize your drill library

Pro

Team Collaboration

Invite and manage assistant coaches

Pro

Roster & Attendance

Manage players and track attendance

Pro

Analytics Dashboard

Track your practice patterns

Settings

Teams, categories, and branding

Pro

Situation Generator

Practice late-game scenarios

Pro

Gym Mode

Run practice with a live countdown timer

Print & PDF

Print layouts, drill diagrams, and QR codes

Subscription & Billing

Plans, pricing, and payments

Quick Start Guide

1
Create Your Account

Sign up for free at planner.teamarete.net/signup. Enter your email and create a password to get started.

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2
Build Your First Practice

Click "New Practice" from your dashboard. Set your date, time, and start adding activity blocks by selecting categories and durations.

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3
Print or Share

When your practice plan is ready, click the Print button to get a professional PDF you can bring to the gym.

Feature Guides

Practice Planning

Creating a New Practice

  1. Navigate to Practices from the menu
  2. Click the "New Practice" button
  3. Select a date and set your practice start time
  4. Optionally add a location and select a team
  5. Start adding activity blocks to your practice

Adding Activity Blocks

Activity blocks are the building blocks of your practice plan. Each block has:

  • Category - The type of activity (Offense, Defense, Shooting, etc.)
  • Name - What you'll be working on
  • Duration - How many minutes for this activity
  • Notes - Optional coaching points or instructions

Times automatically calculate based on your start time and each block's duration.

Reordering Blocks

Drag and drop activity blocks to reorder them. Simply click and hold on the drag handle (⋮⋮) on the left side of any block, then drag it to a new position. All times will automatically recalculate.

Printing Your Practice Plan

Click the Print button on any practice to generate a clean, professional PDF. Choose between two layouts:

  • Detailed — Full view with notes, drill diagrams, attendance, and practice teams
  • Condensed — Compact single-page layout with just times, durations, and drill names

Pro users can add their team logo, include drill diagram thumbnails, and enable a QR code that links back to the digital version of the practice plan.

Drill LibraryPro

Your Personal Drill Library

Build a library of your favorite drills that you can quickly add to any practice. Each drill can include:

  • Name - The drill name
  • Category - Offense, Defense, Shooting, etc.
  • Description - Instructions and coaching points
  • Suggested Duration - How long the drill typically takes
  • Image/Diagram - Upload court diagrams or photos
  • Video Link - Add YouTube or other video URLs
Watch: How to Build Drill Bank

TeamARETE Shared Library

Access our curated collection of basketball drills. Browse drills by category and click "Copy to My Drills" to add any drill to your personal library where you can customize it.

Watch: How to Add TeamARETE Drills

Using Drills in Practices

When adding an activity block to your practice, you can select from your saved drills. The drill's category, duration, and notes will auto-populate, saving you time.

Team & Assistant CoachesPro

Inviting Assistant Coaches

  1. Go to Settings → Invite Assistants
  2. Enter their email address
  3. Choose their role: View Only or Can Edit
  4. Click "Invite"

They'll receive an email with a link to join your team. Once they accept, they can access your practices based on their assigned role.

Watch: How to Add Assistants

Managing Roles

  • View Only - Can see practices and drills but cannot make changes
  • Can Edit - Can create, edit, and delete practices and drills

You can change roles or remove assistants at any time from Settings → Invite Assistants.

Roster & AttendancePro

Managing Your Roster

  1. Go to Roster from the main menu
  2. Select your team from the dropdown
  3. Click "Add Player" to add a new player
  4. Enter their name, jersey number, and position
  5. Drag and drop players to reorder them

Your roster is used for attendance tracking and creating practice teams.

Tracking Attendance

When editing a practice, you'll see an Attendance section where you can mark each player as:

  • Present - Player attended practice
  • Absent - Player was not at practice
  • Injured - Player attended but is injured

Attendance is saved automatically when you save the practice. Attendance data appears on printed practice plans.

Creating Practice Teams

Organize players into color-coded teams for scrimmages:

  1. In the Practice Teams section, click "Add Team"
  2. Choose a team color (Red, Blue, White, Black, etc.)
  3. Select the team size: 3v3, 4v4, or 5v5
  4. Pick your starters from available players
  5. Optionally add substitute players

Practice teams appear on your printed practice plan, making it easy to reference during scrimmages.

Practice AnalyticsPro

The Analytics dashboard gives you insights into how you spend your practice time.

  • Time by Category - See how many minutes you dedicate to each category (Offense, Defense, Shooting, etc.)
  • Practice Trends - Track your practice patterns over time
  • Attendance Trends - Monitor player attendance rates across practices
  • Player Attendance - View individual player attendance stats and identify who needs follow-up
  • Season Summaries - Review totals for your season

Use these insights to ensure balanced practices and make data-driven decisions about your training.

Watch: How to Use Practice Analytics

Gym ModePro

Gym Mode turns your device into a live practice clock. Open any saved practice and tap "Gym Mode" to start a full-screen countdown that advances through your drill blocks.

  • Countdown timer — large, visible clock for each drill block
  • Audio alerts — plays a whistle, buzzer, or chime when time is up
  • Swipe navigation — move between blocks hands-free
  • Dark mode — reduces screen glare in the gym
  • Drill diagrams — tap to view full-screen images during drills

Configure default Gym Mode settings (audio alert, sound type, dark mode) in Settings → Gym Mode.

Settings & CustomizationPro

Team Branding & CategoriesPro

Add your team name and upload your logo in Settings. Your branding will appear on all printed practice plans. You can also customize your activity categories with custom names and colors.

Watch: Team Branding & Categories Setup

Post-Practice ReflectionsPro

After each practice, add reflection notes and rate how it went. This helps you track what works and improve over time.

Account & Billing

Free vs Pro

Free Plan

  • Create practice plans
  • Add time blocks manually
  • Print practice plans

Pro Plan - $8.99/month

  • Everything in Free
  • Save unlimited practices
  • Personal drill library
  • Roster management
  • Attendance tracking
  • Practice teams (3v3, 4v4, 5v5)
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Practice templates
  • Calendar view
  • Team branding on prints
  • Add assistant coaches
  • Calendar subscription
  • Gym Mode (live practice timer)
  • Detailed & condensed print layouts
  • Drill diagrams & QR codes on printouts
Managing Your Subscription

Upgrade to Pro

Go to Settings and click "Upgrade to Pro". You can pay monthly ($8.99) or annually ($53.99 - save 50%).

Cancel Subscription

Go to Settings and click "Manage Subscription" to access the billing portal where you can cancel anytime.

Refund Policy

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If TeamARETE Planner doesn't meet your needs, simply contact us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. No questions asked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use TeamARETE Planner on my phone?

Yes! TeamARETE Planner works on any device with a web browser. Simply go to planner.teamarete.net on your phone or tablet. You can even add it to your home screen for quick access like an app.

Can I copy a practice plan?

Yes! On any practice, click the "Duplicate" button to create a copy. This is great for creating similar practices or using a past practice as a template.

What happens to my data if I cancel Pro?

Your saved practices and drills remain in your account, but you won't be able to access Pro features like the drill library or analytics. You can still view and print your existing practices.

How do I reset my password?

Go to the login page and click "Forgot Password". Enter your email and we'll send you a link to reset it.

Can my assistant coaches create their own practices?

If you give them "Can Edit" permissions, yes. They can create, edit, and delete practices within your account. "View Only" assistants can only view practices you've created.

Still Need Help?

Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is happy to help.

Email Support(972) 514-6211