Youth Sports Tryout Software

SkillShark is the top-rated tryout software that enables coaches to easily score players, see instant insights, and draft balanced teams.

Mobile scoring on athlete tryout software.
Player ranking and comparison reports.

The Key To Seamless Tryouts

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What to Look For In Tryout Software?

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How SkillShark Helps

Digital Athlete Scoring

Capture scores, comments, and video in one place, stored securely so you can review or revisit decisions anytime.

Customizable Experience

Tailor evaluation templates, player lists, and reports to fit your sport and program.

Quick Player Insights

See live player rankings and side-by-side comparisons to make confident drafting decisions.

Team Drafting

Drag and drop athletes onto teams with their scores and rankings in view, so every pick is backed by data.

Athlete Feedback

Send personalized report cards that show each athlete where they stand and how to improve.

Multiple Evaluators

Add as many evaluators as you need, with every score syncing automatically.

Book an Account Setup Session

We'll help you import your players, set up your template, and do a practice run before evaluations begin.

Customer Testimonials

Explore how SkillShark has transformed careers and organizations through real-life success stories. Join our community and streamline your athlete evaluations today.

"SkillShark is an essential tool for all youth sport organizations to take advantage of. As coaches, it is our job to provide both reinforcing and constructive comments to young athletes. SkillShark has helped immensely with our player development and provides a superior solution to our program."
Bill Edwards.
Bill Edwards

Hofstra Head Coach

"It honestly couldn’t have been easier to use SkillShark- it took us under ten minutes to get over 1200 kids set up in the program. We really couldn’t be happier with the team at SkillShark and the service they provided. "
Riley Burns.
Riley Burns

Executive Director — Regina Community Basketball Association

"Ontario's Canada Games program has athletes all over the province. Providing them feedback about their performance is our biggest challenge. SkillShark software makes it easy for our coaching staff and guest coaches to record data and share it instantly with athletes. It is a great tool for teams and organizations of any size."
Scott Searle.
Scott Searle

Softball Canada Coaching Committee Member

"In the past, we used pen & paper to evaluate athletes. This process was messy and made it so challenging to compile all the data. Now that we use SkillShark, we have streamlined everything, and immediately know who our top picks are for the upcoming season. "
Kris Versteeg.
Kris Versteeg

Youth Hockey Coach

"SkillShark is the technology you want as a dedicated coach. SkillShark helps on a level that encourages player improvements, all while providing an amazing useable format that makes things so efficient."
Dari Arrington.
Dari Arrington

Pro Skills Trainer

"What we like best about SkillShark is being able to provide instant feedback. Before SkillShark we used the old-school method of pen and paper. Now using SkillShark we can view results right after the evaluation is complete. We wouldn't be without it."
Derek Bloski.
Derek Bloski

SHA Hockey Coach

"The program is very clean, looks professional, and parents & students really enjoy the digital reports. The team at SkillShark is always a phone call away and eager to help set up your program on answer any questions!"
Tyler Stahl.
Tyler Stahl

Notre Dame Academy

FAQ: Youth Sports Tryout Software

How does youth sports tryout software work?

  1. Create an evaluation template and share it with evaluators

  2. Athletes get scored on any mobile device

  3. Scores sync instantly

  4. Rankings & comparison reports auto-generate based on scores

  5. Coaches draft teams after reviewing reports

  6. Feedback gets sent quickly via digital report cards

Who uses SkillShark for tryouts?

Sports Organizations & Associations

Youth sports associations and multi-team organizations use SkillShark to standardize tryouts across every team. Rather than each team leveraging its own paper process, administrators can roll out one consistent evaluation system to score athletes, access post-tryout reports, and provide player feedback.

Parents & Athletes

While parents and athletes aren't the ones using SkillShark for scoring, they benefit directly from the app's feedback reports. Instead of vague, verbal feedback after a tryout, both parties receive individualized, digital report cards highlighting an athlete's strengths & weaknesses without any setup required from the coaches.

How much does youth sports tryout software cost?

SkillShark's youth sports tryout software costs $5 to $15 per athlete per year, depending on your plan. Paid plans start at $125 per year for 25 athletes, and every paid plan includes unlimited evaluations, admins, evaluators, and groups.

You can also start with the free Prospect plan, which lets you evaluate up to 25 athletes. It includes 1 group, 1 evaluation event, and 2 evaluators.

What is the best youth sports tryout software?

SkillShark is the top-rated youth sports tryout software, built for coaches by coaches. Its intuitive platform, advanced reporting, and 24/7 customer support are offered at an affordable price.

How long do tryouts take with software vs paper?

Paper-based tryouts typically take days to finalize, since coaches have to manually enter scores into Excel and set up reports to rank & compare players. With tryout software like SkillShark, that same process takes hours (not days). Scores sync automatically the moment they're entered and accurate reports are generated.