Building a Web Site for Your Team
Your players work hard on the field for you, right? Don't they deserve some recognition? Of course they do and you can give them that plus offer your community of parents, fans and media a source for up-to date schedules, team news, directions and stats- all for free, with a team web site.
Q: Why Have a Team Web Site?
1. Promotes your players with on line player profiles and game stats. College coaches can keep tabs during the season when they cannot get to games as much.
2. Reduces the work you have in communicating with parents and media. Put you info on-line an communicate that all info will be there, and that is where they should get it. Stop calling as much.
3. Raise Money by selling banner ads on the sites to local sponsors and merchants. Keep the money for the program.
4. Build team spirit and pride by motivating and recognizing your players with articles, and photos.
Q: How much will it cost?
There are many companies who provide free, template-driven, team web site builders. They are easy to use (no code writing skills needed) and the average person can have an adequate team site up in 30-45 minutes.
Q: How can I get one?
Try one of these: Highwired.com, MyTeam, and eteamz. Sign-up and put your schedule, field directions, roster, player profiles, and team news on-line. Tell your parents and players the web address and off you go. Fast, Free and Easy!