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Articles about youth sports management, coaching tips, and getting the most out of Rostered.

April 16, 2026

Your Youth Sports App Shouldn't Show Ads to Parents

Youth sports clubs pay thousands for management software. So why are parents still being shown ads? Here's why Rostered will never have advertising — and why that matters.

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April 2, 2026

We Don't Sell Your Data. Period.

A straightforward promise about what Rostered does — and doesn't do — with the information your club puts into the app.

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March 19, 2026

Why Free Sports Apps Cost You More Than You Think

Free youth sports apps aren't really free. Here's what you're actually paying with — and why it adds up to more than the price of software built to work for you.

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March 15, 2026

KOSA and Youth Sports: What the Kids Online Safety Act Means for Your Club

The Kids Online Safety Act is moving through Congress. Here's what it could mean for youth sports clubs and the software they use.

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March 5, 2026

Calendar Sync: Get Your Kid's Practice Schedule on Your Phone

Stop manually typing practice times into your calendar. Here's how Rostered's calendar feeds keep your family schedule synced automatically.

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February 19, 2026

Interactive RSVP Emails: How Rostered Makes Attendance Effortless

One-tap RSVP straight from your inbox — no app download, no logging in, no 'reply YES to this group text.' Here's how it works in Rostered.

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February 15, 2026

COPPA and Youth Sports Apps: What Club Administrators Need to Know

Understanding the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and how it applies to youth sports management software — including the 2025 FTC rule updates.

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February 5, 2026

How to Handle Mid-Season Roster Changes

Roster changes happen. Here's how to manage them without the chaos.

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January 15, 2026

5 Tips for Running a Youth Sports Club

Practical advice for coaches and administrators managing youth sports organizations.

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January 8, 2026

Huddles: Team Communication Without the Group Text Chaos

Group texts and WhatsApp threads weren't built for youth sports. Here's why that matters — and how team-scoped messaging in Rostered solves it.

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December 24, 2025

Game Rosters & Lineup Planning

Building a game-day roster shouldn't require a spreadsheet, a whiteboard, and three text threads. Here's how Rostered makes lineup planning actually simple.

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December 10, 2025

Why Youth Sports Clubs Need Dedicated Software

Spreadsheets and group texts aren't enough. Here's why youth sports clubs benefit from purpose-built management tools.

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