Athletic Scheduling Software for Small Schools

Big-School Tools. Small-School Budget.

You're running 10 sports with a staff of one. You need software that works as hard as you do, not another complicated system that costs more than your equipment budget. One Sideline gives you everything the big schools have, at a price that makes sense.

Sound Familiar?

Small school Athletic Directors wear a lot of hats. Usually all of them at once.

  • The Budget is... Tight: Every dollar counts. You can't justify enterprise software when you're stretching to replace worn-out equipment.
  • Coaches Text, Parents Call, You Answer: You're the bottleneck for everything. Coaches need schedules updated. Parents want game times. Players ask about transportation. Everyone's question becomes your problem.
  • Spreadsheet Everything: Your "system" is a Google Sheet, a whiteboard, and your memory. It works until it doesn't, usually at the worst possible moment.
  • 10 Sports, One You: Every sport has different needs, different coaches, different schedules. Keeping it all straight when you're the only one looking at the big picture? Exhausting.
  • The Bus Situation: One bus. Maybe two. Sometimes parent carpools. Figuring out who's getting where and when is a puzzle you solve fresh every week.
  • One Gym, Five Teams: Your gym doubles as the cafeteria. The field hosts three sports. When everyone needs the same space, someone's getting bumped.

Finally, Software That Gets It

One Sideline was built for programs like yours. Simple to learn, powerful enough to handle everything, and priced for schools that count every dollar.

  • Affordable Pricing: Our Starter plan starts at just $49/month for up to 20 teams, perfect for small schools with limited budgets.
  • Simple Setup: Get started in minutes with our intuitive interface. No training required. If you can use email, you can use One Sideline.
  • Coaches Can Use AI Too: Your basketball coach types "Schedule practice Tuesday 3pm" and it's done. Don't like AI? Coaches can use traditional forms instead. Either way, they update their own schedules—you're not the bottleneck anymore.
  • The Bus Puzzle, Solved: One bus, two away games, three parent drivers. See who's going where and when, without the mental gymnastics.
  • No More Gym Conflicts: When five teams share one gym, someone always gets bumped. Now you'll see the conflict before it becomes a problem.
  • Parents Check Schedules Themselves: No more "When's practice?" texts at 8pm. Parents open the app on their phones, see their kid's schedule, get real-time updates. You're not the human help desk anymore.

Perfect For All Types of Small Schools

Public Small Schools

  • Budget-friendly pricing that fits public school budgets
  • Manage district-wide transportation resources
  • Coordinate with other schools for shared facilities

Private Small Schools

  • Professional appearance for parent communication
  • Flexible for unique schedules and arrangements
  • Support for non-traditional sports and activities

Schools Without Transportation

Don't have school buses? No problem! One Sideline helps you coordinate parent carpools and volunteer drivers, and track who's responsible for transportation to away games.

Recommended Plan: Starter

Our Starter plan is perfect for small schools with around 10 sports and up to 20 teams. Get all the essential features you need at an affordable price: $49/month with a 30-day free trial.

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Other Solutions

  • Medium School Athletic Program - For schools with 10-20 sports
  • Large School Athletic Program - For schools with 20+ sports
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