AthletesOnCall is a mobile platform that connects youth baseball and softball players, coaches, and tournament organizers in real time based on availability, location, and skill level. The app lets users publish their calendar, receive instant alerts for open roster spots or substitute needs, and confirm placements through in‑app messaging, streamlining scheduling and reducing last‑minute cancellations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Youth baseball and softball teams often face last‑minute roster gaps, while players and parents struggle to find extra innings, training sessions, or new teams that fit their schedules and skill levels.
Solution
AthletesOnCall is a mobile platform that matches athletes, coaches, and team managers in real time based on availability, location, and skill preferences. Users set their calendar availability and positional or skill requirements, then receive instant notifications of open roster spots, substitute needs, or extra‑game opportunities nearby. Coaches and tournament directors can post full‑time roster openings or single‑game subs, which are automatically filtered to qualified athletes. The app handles communication, confirmation, and scheduling within a single interface, eliminating endless text chains and reducing cancellations.
Target Audience
Primary customers are youth baseball and softball players (and their parents), as well as coaches, team managers, and tournament directors who need to fill roster spots quickly and efficiently.
Features
- Role‑based profiles for players, coaches, and tournament directors with verified skill and age‑group information
- Calendar integration allowing users to publish availability and receive real‑time match alerts
- Geographic filtering to surface nearby opportunities for baseball and softball
- Position and skill‑level preferences to ensure appropriate roster fits
- In‑app messaging and acceptance workflow that confirms substitutions instantly
- Dashboard for coaches to post open spots, track responses, and manage roster changes