For Coaches
Tournament Weekends Shouldn't Be a Guessing Game
It's 6:30 AM on a Saturday. Three games today, two tomorrow. Your ace threw 62 pitches yesterday. Your number two is available but already caught a doubleheader this week. And you've got a parent texting you asking if his kid can pitch game one because "he's been throwing great in the backyard."
Travel ball coaching is part game strategy, part logistics nightmare, part diplomacy exercise. Rizzler handles the logistics and the strategy so you can handle the diplomacy and the actual coaching.
What Travel Coaches Use Rizzler For
Plan Tournaments Before They Start
The tournament planner is the feature travel coaches tell us matters most. Map out your entire weekend before the first pitch: who's pitching each game, how many pitches they'll throw, who's available for relief, and what happens if your game-one starter gets shelled early.
Model different scenarios. What if you limit your ace to 50 pitches in pool play to save him for the bracket? The planner shows the downstream impact on every other game. Full tournament pitching guide →
Build Data-Driven Lineups
The AI Batting Order generates lineups based on your players' actual stats: batting average, OBP, OPS, strikeout rate. Import stats from GameChanger or score games in Rizzler to feed the engine.
Your gut feeling matters. But your gut feeling plus data is better. The AI gives you the data-backed starting point, and you adjust based on what the numbers don't capture: matchups, confidence, the kid who's locked in during warm-ups.
Pair it with AI Fielding Positions and you've got a complete game plan in under 30 seconds.
Track Pitching and Protect Arms
Pitch counting with automatic rest day calculations, league-specific limits, and catcher-to-pitcher tracking. In tournament mode, pitch counts cascade across games, so you always know who's available and who's not. Heatmaps show where your pitchers live and where they get exposed.
Evaluate Players and Track Development
Run structured evaluations at the start of the season, mid-season, and end-of-season. Track exit velo trends. Compare tryout performance to in-season development. When a parent asks "how's my kid doing?" show them the data. Quality at-bat tracking gives you a better picture of offensive development than batting average alone.
Score Games Privately
Score games yourself from the dugout. Your stats are coach-only: no parents, no opponents, no public stats page. This matters when you're scouting opponents or tracking trends you don't want shared.
The Pro Plan for Travel Coaches
Everything a travel coach needs is on the Pro plan ($12.99/mo):
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Game planning with drag-and-drop | ✅ |
| AI Batting Order | ✅ |
| AI Fielding Positions | ✅ |
| Tournament planning | ✅ |
| Pitch counting & charting | ✅ |
| Player evaluations | ✅ |
| GameChanger stat import | ✅ |
| 4 teams and 50 players total | ✅ |
If your club provides Rizzler via the Club plan, you get all Pro features included.
What Travel Coaches Are Saying
"The Tournament Planning tool is amazing. Our coaches love it." (Travel Ball Club Owner)
"Used Rizzler to plan out a full week of games while forecasting pitch counts." (Little League Coach)
"Our parents use GC in the stands. We use Rizzler in the dugout and it's fire." (Travel Assistant Coach)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Rizzler alongside GameChanger?
Yes, that's what most travel teams do. Parents score in GC. You plan and coach with Rizzler. Import GC stats into Rizzler to power the AI. More on using both together →
I already have a spreadsheet system that works. Why switch?
Your spreadsheet doesn't recalculate pitcher availability when plans change mid-tournament. It doesn't check rules automatically. It doesn't generate AI lineups. And it's not on your phone in the dugout. Rizzler vs spreadsheets →
Is there a free version I can try first?
Yes. The Free plan includes game planning, pitch counting, scoring, and roster management. Try it for a full tournament. When you want AI lineups and tournament planning, upgrade to Pro. Is Rizzler free? →
Does Rizzler work for softball?
Yes. All features work for both baseball and softball. More →
Coaching under a club umbrella? The Club plan ($79/mo) covers up to 20 teams across your organization.
Your next tournament weekend is a good test. Create an account and see how much planning time you get back.
Talk to our team
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