What's New

Changelog for the FieldSidekick coaching app. New features, fixes, and improvements.

MAY 10 2026
NEW
Stage from Saved Lineup
Open the sub panel and tap "Stage from Saved Lineup" to instantly load any saved lineup as a set of staged substitutions. The app figures out exactly who needs to move where — bench players queue as standard subs, field players in the wrong spot queue as position moves. Review the call sheet and hit Execute when ready.
MAY 05 2026
UPDATE
Cleaner Header Layout
Team switcher and roster button moved to a second header row, keeping the top bar clean and giving every button more room on mobile.
FIX
Feedback Button on Mobile
The Feedback button was hidden on mobile portrait — now always visible in the header.
MAY 05 2026
NEW
Custom Formation Builder
Build your own formations from scratch. Clone any existing formation, drag position markers anywhere on the field, rename positions, add or remove slots, and save it with a custom name. Custom formations appear in your formation picker alongside the built-ins.
NEW
3-3-3-1 Formation (11v11)
Added the 3-3-3-1 formation to the 11v11 formation library.
UPDATE
Custom Half Length
Half length is now a free-entry stepper — tap − or + to adjust in 5-minute increments. Supports any length from 5 to 90 minutes.
MAY 04 2026
NEW
Stage Subs from AI Suggestions
AI suggestions now include a STAGE button. Tap it to queue the sub directly without opening the full sub panel.
UPDATE
More AI Suggestions
AI now shows up to 5 sub suggestions per window (up from 3), with local fallbacks if the server returns fewer results.
NEW
Staged Bar on Lineup Page
After staging subs, a persistent amber bar appears on the lineup page showing pending subs, the call sheet, and AI suggestions. Tap EXECUTE when ready.
FIX
Samsung & iOS Display Fixes
Fixed layout issues on Samsung Galaxy devices and iPhones with notches — safe-area insets, tab bar z-index, and modal scroll all corrected.
MAY 03 2026
NEW
Sub Alarm Lead Time
Choose how early you get the sub window alert: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 1:30, or 2 minutes. Configurable in Settings.
NEW
Alert Volume Control
Set alert volume to Low, Med, High, or Off. Includes a test beep so you know what to expect on the sideline.
NEW
Sit-Out Toggle
Long-press any bench player to mark them as sitting out. They'll be excluded from sub suggestions and the sub panel automatically.
NEW
Call Sheet
The sub panel now shows a plain-English call sheet — sideline instructions for each staged sub, ready to read at a glance.
UPDATE
Sub Window Alert — Double Beep + Vibrate
The :30 pre-window alert now triggers a double beep and a vibration pattern so you don't miss it in a loud environment.
APR 20 2026
NEW
AI Sub Suggestions
The app now suggests substitutions based on playtime balance and positions. AI suggestions appear in the sub panel at each window.
NEW
Multi-Sub Support
Stage and execute multiple substitutions at once, including position swaps and filling open slots on the field.
APR 18 2026
NEW
Pull from Cloud
Added a Pull from Cloud button on the Players tab to sync your roster from any device.
APR 07 2026
NEW
Cloud Save & Sync
Rosters, lineups, and game data now sync to the cloud. Access your team from any device, no more losing data when you clear the browser.