Team Builder helps you quickly organize registered players into balanced teams using a visual drag-and-drop interface. Instead of spending hours in spreadsheets, you can build teams in minutes while viewing all your player data and team rosters simultaneously.
This tool is designed for recreation programs where players are already registered and you need to assign them to teams.
This new feature for recreation programs is currently rolling out to partners—please notify the LeagueApps team if you would like this turned on for your account.
Step 1: Navigate To Team Builder
Team Builder can be accessed from two locations in your program:
1. Go to a Program, and if the program is grouped then select a subprogram (age group or division). Then click the Teams menu tab, where you can click the new Launch Team Builder button.
2. Or you can go to a Program, and if the program is grouped then select a subprogram (age group or division). Then click the People menu tab, where you can click the new Launch Team Builder button.
| ⚠️ The Team Builder is NOT available at the grouped program level and you have to access it at the subprogram level (a subprogram is often an age group or division for rec leagues). |
Step 2: Select Teams To Work With
When Team Builder opens, you’ll see all teams in your program listed on the right side. By default, up to 10 teams are displayed for easy viewing.
If you have more than 10 teams, use the team selection controls at the top to choose which teams you want to work with during this session.
Step 3: Filter and View Player Information
On the left side of the builder, you’ll see all unassigned players (free agents). Use the filtering and viewing options to organize your work.
View Form Fields
Click this option to display up to 5 custom registration fields on each player card (such as school, grade level, friend request, or position).
Filter Players
Use the dropdown filters to narrow down players by specific criteria like age group, school district, or any custom form field responses.
Search
Use the search bar at the top to quickly find specific players by name.
Step 4: Assign Players To Teams
Individual Assignment
Click and drag any player from the left panel directly onto a team roster on the right.
Bulk Assignment
- Select multiple players by checking the boxes next to their names
- Choose “Move Selected Players”
- Pick the destination team from the dropdown
As you make assignments, you’ll see team rosters update in real-time with accurate player counts.
Step 5: Save Your Work
When you’re ready to finalize:
- Click Complete Moves to apply all team assignments to your program, the number of pending moves will be reflected on the button.
- Review the summary of changes before confirming
- Players and parents will see their team assignments in their member portal
- Use the broadcast messaging tool to notify players and parents about their team assingments
| ⚠️ Important: Changes aren’t applied to your program until you click “Complete Moves.” You can experiment freely until you’re ready to finalize. |
FAQs
Can I undo team assignments after completing moves?
Yes, you can always return to Team Builder to make adjustments or use the standard team management tools to move individual players.
What happens if a player is already assigned to a team?
Players already on teams won’t appear in the free agents list but you can select to view the team they’re already assigned to and move them freely from there.
Can multiple people use Team Builder at the same time?
Team Builder is designed for single-user sessions. If multiple administrators need to build teams, coordinate to avoid conflicts.
Do notifications get sent out once I click complete moves?
No. Currently notifications for team assignments are not sent out to parents or players when completing moves through the team builder for recreation programs.