For Coaches

Rizzler for Little League Head Coaches

Rizzler helps Little League head coaches plan games in minutes instead of hours, stay compliant with every Little League rule automatically, track playing time fairly across a full season, and count pitches without a clicker and a prayer. Most LL coaches are volunteers who got into this to help kids — not to spend Sunday nights wrestling with spreadsheets. Rizzler handles the logistics so you can handle the coaching.

Little League head coach at the plate meeting before a game, lineup card in hand, talking with the umpire

The Little League Head Coach's Reality

You probably got here the same way most LL coaches do: your kid signed up, nobody else volunteered, and now you're the manager of a team of 12 kids aged 9-11 who have wildly different skill levels and parents who all think their kid should pitch.

Your job — in addition to actually coaching — involves:

Building a batting order and fielding rotation for every game
Making sure every kid gets fair playing time (and being able to prove it)
Tracking pitch counts and knowing which pitchers need rest days
Understanding Little League's catcher-to-pitcher rule (most coaches learn about this one the hard way)
Keeping track of who played where last game, and the game before that
Answering parent questions about why their kid batted ninth
Not violating any of the above rules, because violations can cost you a forfeit

That's a lot of admin for someone who just wanted to teach kids how to field a ground ball.

How Rizzler Helps LL Head Coaches

Build Your Game Plan in 10 Minutes

Open the game planning view, drag your players into the batting order, assign fielding positions for each inning, and designate your pitcher. Rizzler checks Little League rules as you build — if you're about to put a kid who caught in a pitching spot they shouldn't be in, you'll see the warning before you save. If you want AI to generate the lineup for you, one click does it on the Pro plan.

Never Violate a Pitch Count Rule

Rizzler tracks Little League pitch count limits by age, calculates rest days automatically, and alerts you during the game before a pitcher reaches their limit. It also tracks the catcher-to-pitcher rule — if a catcher has caught four or more innings, Rizzler will flag them as ineligible to pitch. No more mentally counting pitches on a clicker while also coaching third base.

Prove Playing Time Is Fair

When a parent asks "Why did my kid only play two innings?" you want an answer backed by data, not a vague "I try to rotate everyone." Rizzler tracks playing time by position across every game. Pull up the season view and show them: their kid has played 80% of available innings, has played four different positions, and has pitched twice. Conversation over.

Manage Tournament All-Stars

When your team makes All-Stars, the stakes go up. Pitching rules get tighter, game plans matter more, and you're playing multiple games in a few days. Rizzler's tournament planning maps out the entire bracket — who can pitch each game, who needs rest, and what your options are if you go deep. Tournament planning for Little League →

Evaluate Your Players

At the end of the season — or mid-season if you want to track progress — run player evaluations from your phone. Rate each player on the skills that matter for their age. Rizzler generates a report you can share with parents or keep for your own planning. What to evaluate at each age →

Rizzler pitch count tracking interface on an iPhone showing a pitcher at 42 pitches with rest day calculation

Ready to take your game to the next level?

Your First Season with Rizzler

Week 1: Sign up (free), add your roster, build your first game plan. You'll figure out the basics in 15 minutes.

Week 2: Start tracking pitch counts during games using your phone in the dugout. Let Rizzler tell you when to pull pitchers.

Week 3: Notice that game planning now takes 10 minutes instead of 45. Start using the playing time view to check your rotation balance.

Mid-season: Run a quick evaluation on your players. See who's improving and where to focus practice time.

End of season: Pull up the season stats. See the full picture of every player's development. If your league uses Rizzler, contribute evaluation data for the next season's draft.

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm a first-year coach and I barely know the rules. Will Rizzler help?

That's exactly who Rizzler was built for. You don't need to memorize the Little League rulebook — Rizzler checks the rules as you plan and alerts you during games. Focus on coaching your players and let the app handle compliance.

Is the Free plan enough for a Little League coach?

For most LL coaches, yes — at least to start. The Free plan includes game planning, lineup building, pitch counting, basic scoring, and roster management. If you want AI lineups, tournament planning, or player evaluations, upgrade to Pro ($14.99/mo). Plan comparison →

How do I handle continuous batting order?

Rizzler fully supports continuous batting order, which is common in Little League rec divisions. The lineup generator and AI handle it automatically.

Can my spouse or co-coach use it with me?

Yes. Invite up to 2 coaches per team on the Free plan (unlimited on Pro). They'll see the same game plan and can help score or count pitches during games.

What age groups does this work for?

Rizzler works for every Little League division — from 8U through 18U. Little League rules by age →

You're part of a Little League? Ask your board about rolling Rizzler out league-wide. Rizzler for Little League organizations →