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Introducing the Ember tactics board

Drag players into position, save your favourite formations and share the team sheet with your squad in one tap. Here is how the new tactics board works.

Nov 4, 2026

Introducing the Ember tactics board
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Introducing the Ember tactics board
Product updates

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Nov 4, 2026

Introducing the Ember tactics board
Drag players into position, save your favourite formations and share the team sheet with your squad in one tap. Here is how the new tactics board works.
How to sort availability before Saturday
Matchday

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Oct 28, 2026

How to sort availability before Saturday
Chasing replies on a Friday night is nobody's idea of fun. A simple weekly rhythm gets you a full squad list days before kick-off.
Six warm-up drills that work with any age group
Coaching

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Oct 21, 2026

Six warm-up drills that work with any age group
Short on time and cones? These six warm-ups get players moving, touching the ball and switched on, whether you coach under-sevens or a Sunday league side.
Fair minutes: rotating your squad in youth football
Coaching

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Oct 14, 2026

Fair minutes: rotating your squad in youth football
Every young player deserves time on the pitch. A simple rotation plan keeps minutes fair, keeps parents happy and still lets you compete.
Collecting subs without the awkward conversations
Club admin

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Oct 7, 2026

Collecting subs without the awkward conversations
Nobody joined the committee to chase money. Here is how clubs are moving subs and match fees out of envelopes and into the app.
The coach's matchday checklist
Matchday

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Sep 30, 2026

The coach's matchday checklist
Kit, first aid, team sheet, referee money. The checklist we wish we had when we started coaching, to make Saturday mornings calmer.
Keeping parents in the loop without the group chat
Club admin

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Sep 23, 2026

Keeping parents in the loop without the group chat
Parents want to help, they just need the right information at the right time. How to keep them informed without a 200-message group chat.
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