For Coaches

Rizzler for Little League Assistant Coaches

You got roped into helping coach your kid's Little League team. The head coach makes the lineup decisions, but you're the one in the dugout tracking pitch counts on a piece of paper, trying to keep score, and making sure every kid gets their mandatory playing time. Rizzler puts all of that on your phone — pitch counts, scoring, playing time tracking, and the lineup card — so you can actually be useful instead of buried in paperwork.

Flat isometric illustration of an assistant coach in a dugout holding a phone and tracking pitches while the head coach talks to a batter

What Assistant Coaches Actually Do on Game Day

The head coach sets the lineup and makes pitching changes. You handle everything else: tracking pitches, keeping score, making sure the right kid is in the right position at the right time, and alerting the head coach when a pitcher is approaching the pitch count limit.

With Rizzler, you do all of that from one screen. The head coach builds the game plan before the game. You open the same plan on your phone and manage execution.

How Rizzler Helps Assistant Coaches

Task	Without Rizzler	With Rizzler
Pitch counting	Paper clicker, manual log, easy to lose count	Tap-to-count on your phone, auto-calculates rest days
Scorekeeping	Paper scorebook or rely on a parent	In-game scoring on your phone, stats update automatically
Playing time tracking	Mental notes, hope you don't forget a kid	Rizzler flags players below the minimum play requirement
Lineup management	Yelling across the dugout "who's batting fifth?"	Lineup card on your phone, always current
Post-game stats	Decipher paper scorebook, enter into a spreadsheet	Already done — stats roll into Rizzler automatically

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Getting Set Up as an Assistant Coach

The head coach creates the team in Rizzler and invites you. You download the iOS app or access the web app, accept the invite, and you're in. You see the same roster, schedule, and game plans as the head coach.

No separate account setup. No learning curve beyond tapping your phone. If you can use a smartphone, you can run Rizzler in the dugout.

The Pitch Count Role

Your most critical game-day job is tracking the pitch count. In Little League, exceeding the daily limit or failing to observe rest days can cost your team a game — literally, through forfeit. Rizzler's pitch counting tracks every pitch and alerts you when the pitcher approaches the limit.

You'll also see the rest day calculation update in real time. If the pitcher hits 51, you can tell the head coach: "He needs three rest days now. One more inning and it'll be four." That's the kind of information that changes pitching decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the Pro plan as an assistant coach?

No. If the head coach has Rizzler set up (even on the Free plan), assistant coaches can join the team for free. The head coach's plan level determines what features are available for the team.

Can I edit the lineup or just view it?

The head coach sets permissions. Most head coaches give assistants full access — you can update the score, log pitches, and make notes. Some head coaches prefer assistants to only track pitches and score while they handle lineup changes.

Does it work without cell service at the field?

Rizzler's iOS app works offline for scoring and pitch counting. Data syncs when you reconnect. Most fields have enough signal for basic app use.

What if the head coach doesn't use Rizzler?

You can set up the team yourself on the Free plan and use it as your dugout tool. Track pitches, score the game, and manage playing time even if the head coach doesn't formally adopt the app. When they see the data you're producing, they'll likely want in.

Be the most useful assistant coach in your league. Download Rizzler free and show up to the next game ready.