Custom Fields
Adding Custom Fields to Customer Profiles
Within Coach IQ, you can store custom data in any of your customers' profiles. Here's how to do it:
Steps to Add Custom Fields
Navigate to the "People" Section:
Go to the main dashboard and click on the "People" section to access your customer profiles.
Select a Specific Profile:
Click on the profile or person you want to add custom data to.
Look for the "Add Field" Button:
In the customer profile, locate the "Add Field" button to start creating a custom field.
Creating a Custom Field
Click on "Add Field":
Once in the profile, click the "Add Field" button to create a new custom field.
Name Your Custom Field:
Enter a name for your custom field. For example, you can name it "Skill Level."
Add the Custom Field:
After naming the field, confirm to add it to the customer's profile.
Adding Data to the Custom Field
Input Data:
After creating the custom field, you can input relevant data. For instance, you might enter "Expert Level" under the "Skill Level" field.
Save the Data:
Ensure to save the entered data to keep it stored in the customer's profile.
Important Notes
Field Availability:
Once you create a custom field, it will be available across all customer profiles.
Data Entry:
You can input and update data within this field for any profile in the "People" section.
Use Cases:
This feature is excellent for storing notes, additional data, and keeping customer information organized.
Unlimited Fields:
There is no limit to the number of custom fields you can add.
Why This is Valuable for a Private Sports Coach
Personalized Training Programs
Skill Level: By creating a "Skill Level" custom field, coaches can easily track and categorize athletes based on their current abilities. This allows for more tailored training programs that match each athlete's skill set.
Example: Coach John can label an athlete as "Beginner," "Intermediate," or "Advanced," ensuring that training sessions are appropriately challenging and beneficial.
Tracking Progress and Milestones
Performance Metrics: Coaches can add custom fields like "Personal Best," "Weekly Goals," or "Progress Notes" to monitor the development of their athletes over time.
Example: Coach Sarah can record that an athlete has improved their 100m sprint time from 12.5 seconds to 12.2 seconds, helping to motivate the athlete and inform future training adjustments.
Injury and Recovery Management
Injury History: Keeping track of any past injuries with a "Injury History" custom field can help in designing safe training routines that avoid aggravating previous injuries.
Example: Coach Mike can note that an athlete had a hamstring injury in the past and ensure that their training includes adequate warm-ups and specific exercises to strengthen that area.
Enhancing Communication
Parent Contact Info: For younger athletes, having a "Parent Contact Info" field ensures that coaches can quickly get in touch with parents when necessary.
Example: Coach Emma can promptly reach out to parents to discuss an athlete's progress or to notify them of schedule changes.
Customizing Athlete Profiles
Preferred Training Times: A field for "Preferred Training Times" allows coaches to schedule sessions that fit well with the athlete’s availability, increasing attendance and commitment.
Example: Coach Alex knows that Athlete Jane prefers morning sessions, making it easier to schedule consistent training times.
This system allows you to customize and organize customer data efficiently within Coach IQ, leading to more personalized, effective, and safe coaching for your athletes.
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