--- title: the BAND app - Get your messages read! description: "The #1 App for Athletic Directors and Coaches, BAND streamlines team communications and instantly notifies players, coaches and parents!" image: https://blog.band.com/hubfs/Hubspot%20-%20The%20Voice%20-%20BAND%20Banner-01.jpg --- [![logo\_BAND\_Green](https://blog.band.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_BAND_Green.png?width=140&height=52&name=logo_BAND_Green.png)](https://band.us/home) - GETTING STARTED ## [BAND Resources Find materials that are designed to help you and your members get on board.](https://about.band.us/resources) ### [Getting Started - Leaders Onboarding Guide for Organizers & Leaders. From downloading the app to key BAND features, learn how to get started.](https://ext.band.us/survey_file_root/upload/Getting%20Started%20-%20for%20Admins.pdf) ### [Getting Started - Members Onboarding Guide for Group Members. Download & share this guide with your members for them to simply follow along.](https://ext.band.us/survey_file_root/upload/Getting%20Started%20-%20for%20Members.pdf) ### [BAND 101 Intro to the Essential BAND Features. See powerful features that are designed to enable you more.](https://ext.band.us/survey_file_root/upload/200325_US_BAND%20101%20Guide_v2.pdf) ### [BAND YouTube Deep dive into the core features of BAND that allows you to better understand how to utilize the platform.](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTwnHnk9HdfFXtQz8vzGofcdT40nktSwk) - RESOURCES ## [For Teachers, Coaches, and Athletic Directors. Downloadable templates to help you get organized and members onboarded.](https://about.band.us/resources?__hstc=159582754.0dc37cf641ee7fcd5d4aa431927fe0a0.1654109357680.1658448051043.1658521500990.10&__hssc=159582754.2.1658521500990&__hsfp=3691410742) ### [Parent Letter - School Download & customize this parent letter to easily invite PTA groups to your BAND group.](https://ext.band.us/survey_file_root/upload/Parents%20Letter%20-%20school.docx) ### [Best Practices to Bring Parents & Students to BAND See how you can bring over 1,000+ parents & students easily to your BAND group.](https://ext.band.us/survey_file_root/upload/200330_US_BG_Best%20Practices_School%20Version%20(1).pdf) ### [BAND Intro for Schools Get to know about BAND, and how it can help communication in schools.](https://ext.band.us/survey_file_root/upload/200326_US_BG_Intro%20to%20BAND_Schools.pdf) ### [Parent Letter - Sports Download & customize this parent letter to easily invite parents & athletes to BAND.](https://ext.band.us/survey_file_root/upload/Parents%20Letter%20-%20team.docx) ### [BAND Intro for Teams Get to know about BAND, and how it can help communication in sports teams.](https://ext.band.us/survey_file_root/upload/200406_US_BG_Intro%20to%20BAND_Teams.pdf) ### [BAND Logos Download BAND logos to use them on your website, flyers, or handbooks.](https://ext.band.us/survey_file_root/upload/BAND%20logos.zip) - USE CASES ## [Proven by 8 Million Leaders, Trusted All Over the World. Here are a few stories from our users. Find out examples of how you can use it.](https://about.band.us/usecase) ### [Marching Bands "Information comes from and goes out the same direction. Everything is in one place."](https://about.band.us/usecase/marching-band) ### [Cheer Teams "The accountability with the BAND app is a life saver."](https://about.band.us/usecase/cheer-team) ### [Youth Sports "Before BAND, parents weren't able to be involved as they are now."](https://about.band.us/usecase/youth-sports-team) ### [Dance Team "Parents, we'll not send you an email, text, or a piece of paper, expect through BAND."](https://about.band.us/usecase/dance-team) ### [Sports Teams "All communication outside of BAND stopped. It just stopped organically."](https://about.band.us/usecase/sports-team) ### [Non-Profit "I can see who's seen what. It really helps us with accountability."](https://about.band.us/usecase/non-profit) ### [Football Teams "BAND is a one-stop shop for everything that we need to do."](https://about.band.us/usecase/football-team) ### [High Schools "BAND streamlines communication throughout our school."](https://about.band.us/usecase/high-school) - LEARNING CENTER ## [Learn Skills & Communicate Better Explore the BAND Learning Center and get to know all the small functions, cool features, settings and advanced tips.](https://about.band.us/learning) ### [Get Started in 3 Easy Steps The first step to using the BAND app is to create your own private group. We call it a 'Band'.](https://about.band.us/learning/get-started/create-a-band) ### [Best Shared Calendars Creating events on Band makes it easy to have everything in one place. See how it works.](https://about.band.us/learning/calendar/how-to-create-an-event) ### [Member Management Find out who viewed your posts, invite members, and control who sees what.](https://about.band.us/learning/member-management/who-has-viewed-my-post) ### [Group Management Make a post into a notice to notify members about important updates or announcements.](https://about.band.us/learning/group-management/add-post-as-notice) ### [Advanced Tips How to tag a Band Member. Sometimes you need to get a certain member's attention.](https://about.band.us/learning/advanced-tips/how-to-tag-a-band-member) ### [Edit Posts & Comments Did you, or someone else, make a mistake on a post or comment? Here's how to edit it!](https://about.band.us/learning/edit-tips/edit-posts-and-comments) [Download BAND](https://go.band.us/burl/install?pr=US_2022_NFHS_email_dl_ad-fall_220930) [BOOK A DEMO](https://calendly.com/bandapp/band-private-demo-session) Simple, Streamlined & Secure # Build a Winning Sports Program on BAND ### Connect everyone in your program in **one place**. #### Trent Dilfer, former Super Bowl Champion oversees the Lipscomb Academy football program as the Head Coach with BAND. Coach Dilfer uses BAND to streamline communication & get his entire community on the same page. [TRY BAND NOW](https://go.band.us/burl/install?pr=US_2022_NFHS_email_dl_ad-fall_220930) ![1 - Build a winning sports program\_v03-1](https://blog.band.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20-%20Build%20a%20winning%20sports%20program_v03-1.gif?width=338&height=600&name=1%20-%20Build%20a%20winning%20sports%20program_v03-1.gif)   ![TD\_Prof\_Img-2-1](https://blog.band.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TD_Prof_Img-2-1.jpg?width=500&height=625&name=TD_Prof_Img-2-1.jpg "TD_Prof_Img-2-1") ### "BAND keeps everyone on the same page. Everything is transparent among Coach, Player, and Parent." When Trent took over a struggling high school football program, he adopted BAND to instill a champion's mindset in his athletes on and off the field. BAND helps hold his team accountable and connects his entire program to strengthen their sense of community.   TESTIMONIALS ## Parents, Athletes, & Coaches Love BAND As soon as I see a notification, I check it. We rely on BAND for any information about the football program and you know your kid got the same message you did. Team Parent Toni B. BAND takes a lot of pressure off to remember and keep track of everything. Just pull it up, and it’s all saved there. Linebacker Bryan L. Keeping everyone in one spot and being able to separate the program into different Bands is huge for us. It takes a lot of the headache away when you're trying to communicate with a full program. Wide Receiver Coach Scott Malinoff Why BAND? ## **Manage Multiple Teams in One Place** Streamline communication to keep everyone on the same page. Create a space for each of your Varsity, JV, booster clubs, and other groups. Share community-wide announcements and create posts that echo your team’s mission. ![2 - Where your community comes together\_v03](https://blog.band.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2%20-%20Where%20your%20community%20comes%20together_v03.gif?width=253&name=2%20-%20Where%20your%20community%20comes%20together_v03.gif "2 - Where your community comes together_v03") ![3 - Never let anyone miss a post\_v03](https://blog.band.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3%20-%20Never%20let%20anyone%20miss%20a%20post_v03.gif?width=253&name=3%20-%20Never%20let%20anyone%20miss%20a%20post_v03.gif "3 - Never let anyone miss a post_v03") Send Updates & Reminders ## **Never Miss an Announcement** "If you want a response, reach your coaches on the BAND app. This is how we communicate." - Trent Dilfer Announce important updates, reminders, and share encouragement throughout the season. By making BAND the ONLY channel for team updates, everyone is responsible for checking their BAND to stay updated. Notify & Check Read Receipts ## **Hold Athletes Accountable** Send updates, quickly notify & check read receipts. Coaching staff can keep athletes accountable for their responsibilities, tasks, and schedules. Athletes share ways they’ve helped their teammates and contributed to their community. ![#4 - Hold athletes accountable\_v04](https://blog.band.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%234%20-%20Hold%20athletes%20accountable_v04.gif?width=253&name=%234%20-%20Hold%20athletes%20accountable_v04.gif "#4 - Hold athletes accountable_v04") ![#5 - Get Parents involved\_v04](https://blog.band.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%235%20-%20%20Get%20Parents%20involved_v04.gif?width=253&name=%235%20-%20%20Get%20Parents%20involved_v04.gif "#5 - Get Parents involved_v04") Safe & Easy For Parents ## **Get Parents Involved** Give parents a voice in the community and keep them up-to-date. Parents at Lipscomb are updated about their student’s sports activities, can interact easily with their community, and ask any questions they have. Uplift Your Community ## **Create a Winning Culture** A winning culture doesn’t get created overnight. Connect with your athletes and encourage camaraderie with thoughtful posts on BAND. ![#6 - Create a winning culture\_v04](https://blog.band.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%236%20-%20Create%20a%20winning%20culture_v04.gif?width=253&name=%236%20-%20Create%20a%20winning%20culture_v04.gif "#6 - Create a winning culture_v04") ## Key Features ![4-Feb-10-2022-10-22-48-35-PM](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/4-Feb-10-2022-10-22-48-35-PM.png) #### Notifications ![5-Feb-10-2022-10-22-58-11-PM](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/5-Feb-10-2022-10-22-58-11-PM.png) #### Read Receipts ![6-4](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/6-4.png) #### File Sharing ![7-4](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/7-4.png) #### Live Streaming ![8-3](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/8-3.png) #### Photos / Videos ![10-2](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/10-2.png) #### Calendars ![11](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/11.png) #### Text / Email Alerts ![9-3](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/9-3.png) #### Turn On/Off Comments & Chats Templates & Resources. ## Need some resources for onboarding? We got you!   [VIEW OUR RESOURCE CENTER](https://docs.band.us/d/promotion/resources) ### We Offer Training Sessions for your Coaches & Staff! Want a Product Demo as an Athletic Director or need a Training Session for coaches? Sign up and get BAND merch for all your coaches! [BOOK A DEMO](https://calendly.com/bandapp/band-private-demo-session) ![BAND Summer Webinars-2-1](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/BAND%20Summer%20Webinars-2-1.png) ![Varsity Atlas](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/Varsity%20Atlas.png) ![NFHS-Partner\_FC\_spot](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/NFHS-Partner_FC_spot.png) ![PTA Proud Natl Sponsor logo\_PTA Blue-1](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/PTA%20Proud%20Natl%20Sponsor%20logo_PTA%20Blue-1.png) National PTA does not endorse any commercial entity, product, or service. No endorsement is implied. FAQ ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How is BAND free? Is it safe? BAND is a free and secure service many leading brands are working with. We can offer our service for free because we place non-intrusive ads on the app. We do not display ads to users under 18 years old. ### Do you offer Training Sessions? Yes! We offer training sessions for onboarding your staff. If this is something that interests you, feel free to schedule a 45 minute [training session here.](https://calendly.com/bandapp/band-training-session) ### Is there a character limit on posts? No, you can write as much as you want! Members will get instant app notifications on their phones. You can also share photos, videos, files, and more! Watch BAND's feature overview [here](https://youtu.be/vJX1HOlJu2g)[.](https://youtu.be/vJX1HOlJu2g) ### Can I set multiple admins on my Band? What's great about BAND is that Bands are very customizable and allow for co-admins. You can simply assign roles to members of your Band. See our guide [here.](https://band.us/band/62412132/post/306) ### I don't want our students to chat with each other or with coaches. How can I configure that? What's great about BAND is that Admins can control settings for each group. Simply turn off private chats between members, or turn off all chats. See our guide [here.](https://band.us/band/62412132/post/284) ### How many members can you have in a group? There's no limit - You can have as many members as you want! ### How many groups can you create? You can create up to 200 groups. If you need more, contact us! HOW TO GUIDE ### Are members able to receive text messages about new posts? As the Admin, you can send members new post alerts via text messages. To send text alerts to members, follow the steps below... [Read More](https://blog.band.us/2022/03/15/send-new-post-alert-via-text/) GUIDE #### Are there easy ways to invite members to my group? There are lots of ways you can invite members to your Band. First, select the Band you want to invite members then tap on the \[Invite\] button located underneath the Band cover photo... [Read More](https://blog.band.us/2022/03/15/easy-ways-to-invite-members-to-band/) GUIDE #### Can Kids Under 13 Years Old Use The BAND App? Kids under the age of 13 can sign up for the BAND for Kids app. BAND for Kids is an app designed for children to use BAND safely. [Read More](https://blog.band.us/2022/02/28/how-can-kids-under-13-use-band/) ## Ready to adopt? Let's Go! [BOOK A DEMO](https://calendly.com/bandapp/band-private-demo-session) [Download BAND](https://go.band.us/burl/install?pr=US_2022_NFHS_email_dl_ad-fall_220930) © 2020 Company All rights reserved Privacy Policy