Free coaching apps

Two browser tools built under this venture for Ottawa-area volunteer coaches and their players. Both are free and require no account.

Both apps run entirely in the browser, work offline after the first load, and do not require an account.

Lineups and practices

Homerun Lineup

For volunteer coaches who plan games and practices.

Helps coaches plan and manage game lineups and practices. Runs entirely in the browser with no account, no server, and offline after first load.

What it includes

  • Roster management with jersey numbers and pitcher/catcher eligibility and call-up flags.
  • Season schedule tracking (dates, times, opponents, locations, results).
  • A game lineup editor for attendance, batting order, and per-inning field positions with automatic lineup generation that enforces Little League equal-play rules.
  • A practice planner with 368 drills from the Youth Baseball Canada knowledge base, searchable and filterable by skill, intensity, and age, with timed practice building.
  • A rule-flagging system distinguishing hard Little League rules (red), configurable team preferences (amber), and advisory notices (blue).
  • JSON backup/restore.

Defensive positioning

Homerun Plays

For coaches and players ages 6+ learning who takes the ball, who covers a base, and who is backup.

A free teaching app for coaches and players ages 6+, animating defensive positioning and movement on common game situations, identifying who is on the Ball, who covers a Base, and who is Backup. Runs entirely in the browser, offline after first load, no account.

Sections

  • Plays — a categorized library of defensive scenarios (ground balls, bunts, fly balls) that animate on the field.
  • Field — an interactive diamond to set hit type, runner positions, and tap a ball location before animating.
  • Lingo — a searchable plain-language glossary of coaching terms and cues.
  • Coach — field dimensions, defensive alignments, custom play creation, homework playlists, and import/export.