Creating a team
This guide walks you through creating a new team on SportCerts.
Who this is for
Admin/Coaches who need to set up a team they'll be coaching. You can create as many teams as you need under your single coach account.
Before you start
You'll need:
Your SportCerts login
Your Code of Conduct signed (required before you can create teams)
The team's basic info: name, age group, organization or club it belongs to
About 2 minutes
If you haven't signed the Code of Conduct yet, see the article on signing the Admin/Coach Code of Conduct.
Steps
Go to sportcerts.com and log in.
From your coach dashboard, click Create Team.
Enter the team's name (for example, "Houston Hawks 12U").
Select or enter the team's organization (the club or league the team belongs to).
Fill in any other team details requested (age group, season, etc.).
Click Create Team.
You'll be taken to your new team's roster page, ready to add staff and players.
What happens after you create a team
Once a team is created, you can:
Add staff (assistant coaches, team managers — up to 8 per team)
Build your roster (add players or invite parents)
Register the team for events
Download the team's card packet
These are all available from the team's roster page or your coach dashboard.
Notes
You're automatically the head coach. When you create a team, you're set as its head coach. You can add additional staff afterward.
Team names should be specific. Use a name that makes the team easy to identify — something like "Houston Hawks 12U Boys" rather than just "Hawks."
You can have multiple teams. One coach account can manage as many teams as you need.
Migrated teams from the old SportCerts already exist on your account — you don't need to recreate them.
Troubleshooting
The Create Team button isn't there or is grayed out. You probably haven't signed the Code of Conduct yet. Check your dashboard for the signing prompt.
My organization isn't listed when I try to assign one. The organization may not be set up on SportCerts yet. Contact the organization's admin or SportCerts support to get the organization added.
I created a team with the wrong name or organization. Open the team from your dashboard and use the Edit Team option to update the details. Most fields can be changed after creation.
I see a duplicate of a team I already had. If you were migrated from the old platform, your existing teams should already be on your account. Don't create duplicates — instead, log out and log back in, or refresh your dashboard. If a team really is missing, contact support.
I want to delete a team. Contact support. Team deletion isn't self-serve to prevent accidental loss of player and event data.
FAQ
Is there a limit on how many teams I can create? No. One coach account can manage as many teams as you need.
Can a team have more than one head coach? A team has one primary head coach (you, by default). You can add other coaches as staff with the "Head Coach" role, but only one person is the team's main contact.
Can I create a team for an organization I don't officially coach for? Technically yes, but most events expect teams to be tied to a recognized organization. Coordinate with your organization or league before creating the team to make sure the assignment is correct.
Can I move a team to a different organization later? Contact support. Reassigning a team to a different organization isn't currently a self-serve action.
Will my players carry over from a previous season? Players don't automatically rotate by season — your roster stays as you build it. If you need to move players to a new team for a new season, you can either build a new roster from scratch or contact support for help with bulk roster moves.
Can I share a team with another coach? Other coaches can be added to your team as staff with a coach-level role. They'll have visibility into the roster and team info. The original creator remains the primary head coach.
This guide walks you through creating a new team on SportCerts.
Who this is for
Admin/Coaches who need to set up a team they'll be coaching. You can create as many teams as you need under your single coach account.
Before you start
You'll need:
Your SportCerts login
Your Code of Conduct signed (required before you can create teams)
The team's basic info: name, age group, organization or club it belongs to
About 2 minutes
If you haven't signed the Code of Conduct yet, see the article on signing the Admin/Coach Code of Conduct.
Steps
Go to sportcerts.com and log in.
From your coach dashboard, click Create Team.
Enter the team's name (for example, "Houston Hawks 12U").
Select or enter the team's organization (the club or league the team belongs to).
Fill in any other team details requested (age group, season, etc.).
Click Create Team.
You'll be taken to your new team's roster page, ready to add staff and players.
What happens after you create a team
Once a team is created, you can:
Add staff (assistant coaches, team managers — up to 8 per team)
Build your roster (add players or invite parents)
Register the team for events
Download the team's card packet
These are all available from the team's roster page or your coach dashboard.
Notes
You're automatically the head coach. When you create a team, you're set as its head coach. You can add additional staff afterward.
Team names should be specific. Use a name that makes the team easy to identify — something like "Houston Hawks 12U Boys" rather than just "Hawks."
You can have multiple teams. One coach account can manage as many teams as you need.
Migrated teams from the old SportCerts already exist on your account — you don't need to recreate them.
Troubleshooting
The Create Team button isn't there or is grayed out. You probably haven't signed the Code of Conduct yet. Check your dashboard for the signing prompt.
My organization isn't listed when I try to assign one. The organization may not be set up on SportCerts yet. Contact the organization's admin or SportCerts support to get the organization added.
I created a team with the wrong name or organization. Open the team from your dashboard and use the Edit Team option to update the details. Most fields can be changed after creation.
I see a duplicate of a team I already had. If you were migrated from the old platform, your existing teams should already be on your account. Don't create duplicates — instead, log out and log back in, or refresh your dashboard. If a team really is missing, contact support.
I want to delete a team. Contact support. Team deletion isn't self-serve to prevent accidental loss of player and event data.
FAQ
Is there a limit on how many teams I can create? No. One coach account can manage as many teams as you need.
Can a team have more than one head coach? A team has one primary head coach (you, by default). You can add other coaches as staff with the "Head Coach" role, but only one person is the team's main contact.
Can I create a team for an organization I don't officially coach for? Technically yes, but most events expect teams to be tied to a recognized organization. Coordinate with your organization or league before creating the team to make sure the assignment is correct.
Can I move a team to a different organization later? Contact support. Reassigning a team to a different organization isn't currently a self-serve action.
Will my players carry over from a previous season? Players don't automatically rotate by season — your roster stays as you build it. If you need to move players to a new team for a new season, you can either build a new roster from scratch or contact support for help with bulk roster moves.
Can I share a team with another coach? Other coaches can be added to your team as staff with a coach-level role. They'll have visibility into the roster and team info. The original creator remains the primary head coach.