--- title: BAND - Best Sports Team Communication App description: "The #1 App for Football Teams and Coaches, BAND streamlines team communications and instantly notifies players, coaches and parents!" --- ![BAND\_LOGO\_green-3](https://blog.band.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BAND_LOGO_green-3.png?width=100&height=37&name=BAND_LOGO_green-3.png) [Book a Demo](https://calendly.com/bandapp/band-private-demo-session) [Download BAND](http://bit.ly/3WKmJAC) THE BEST COMMUNICATION SOLUTION FOR TEAMS # Team Communication Done Right A Free, Private Place for Your Teams to Communicate. **Request a Free Demo:** ![](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(16).png) ### BAND is always 100% Free Download BAND and win more this season [GO TO APP DOWNLOAD](https://bit.ly/glazier2021) ![bandfreepng](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/bandfreepng.png) # Trusted Technology Trusted by 100,000+ Coaches & Leading Student Activity Brands ![](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/Varsity%20Atlas.png) ![NFHS Atlas](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/NFHS%20Atlas.png) ![AYSO Atlas](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/AYSO%20Atlas.png) ![AYF Atlas](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/AYF%20Atlas.png) ![BOA Atlas](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/BOA%20Atlas.png) ![MFA Atlas](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/MFA%20Atlas.png) ## BAND makes a Coaches Life Easier ![Canva Design DAEV2hjKHVA](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAEV2hjKHVA.png) ### **One Stop Shop** #### A central hub to inform & notify your team. Group Messaging, Calendar, Photos, Videos, and More --- ![](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAEV2l333kY.png) ### **See Who's Read It** #### Check who's engaged with the Read Receipt feature. --- ![Canva Design DAEV2grpU\_U](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAEV2grpU_U.png) ### **Safe & Professional** #### Stop "following" or sharing phone numbers! Keep records of every conversation. --- BAND ONLY ### "After starting to use BAND, we got rid of Remind, got rid of everything else." Cody Stone, Varsity Quarterbacks Coach *Garces Memorial High School*   ONE-STOP SHOP ### **"BAND is really a one-stop shop. It's a no brainer for our program."** Paul Golla, Head Coach *Garces Memorial High School* LESS CLUTTER ### "It allowed us to drop 4-5 different communication apps and text messages." Eric Pettway, Assistant Coach *River Rouge High School* ## Key Features ![1-Feb-11-2021-01-50-14-02-AM](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/1-Feb-11-2021-01-50-14-02-AM.png) #### Notifications ![2-Feb-11-2021-01-50-14-07-AM](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/2-Feb-11-2021-01-50-14-07-AM.png) #### Read Receipts ![5-3](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/5-3.png) #### File Sharing ![6-2](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/6-2.png) #### Live Streaming ![3-4](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/3-4.png) #### Photos / Videos ![4-3](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/4-3.png) #### Calendars ![7-2](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/7-2.png) #### Text / Email Alerts ![8-1](https://blog.band.com/hubfs/8-1.png) #### Turn On/Off Comments & Chats YOUR SPORTS PROGRAM IN YOUR HAND ## A Private Space for All Team Communication Stop the telephone and email games and reach any team, parent, athlete or coach instantly and safely without exchanging texts or phone numbers. 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. ### Is there any character limit? 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) ### I don't want our players 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! ### We need to sign a form before we can use any IT services. Who do I contact? Please contact us at [thebandapp@navercorp.com](mailto:thebandapp@navercorp.com)   ### Use cases and best practices [Football coach switched from Remind to BAND](https://youtu.be/ajoAhOTKZBU) [High school uses BAND across athletic, academic, and activity programs](https://about.band.us/usecase/high-school) [Cheer coach uses BAND to notify her students and parents](https://about.band.us/usecase/cheer-team) [Elementary school switched from Remind to BAND to notify families instantly](https://about.band.us/usecase/elementary-school) **Featured in Local News** [**Coach Duncan Uses App to Communicate**](https://www.raccoonvalleyradio.com/2020/04/03/coach-duncan-uses-app-to-communicate/) “We have an app called ‘The Band’ app we use currently to stay in touch with the guys. I’m using it for all athletes since I do strength & conditioning as well. We have a separate one just for the football guys. I’m communicating to see how things are going, but I’m also shooting out workouts to them." **[Area athletes, coaches adjust to training from home](https://www.rivertowns.net/sports/5019581-Area-athletes-coaches-adjust-to-training-from-home)** For athletes, those coaches who are district employees and setup with Schoology will utilize that to distribute workouts. **Those coaches who are not in the district will use the BAND app, which allows communication with large groups** [No days off: Downtime perfect for athletes to get better on their own](https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/sports/2020/03/31/no-days-off-downtime-perfect-athletes-get-better-their-own/5086474002/) “Players used the BAND app to track their times and stay connected as well as keep track of accountability. \[On BAND\] Coach Young gets to see who is completing the workouts.”   ### Who uses BAND? BAND is a free communication app any groups can use. Many schools, sports teams, businesses, nonprofits, faith groups, and communities are using our service to streamline communication.  Our all-in-one service is especially popular among busy coaches, with over 100,000 teams using the app.  ### I want to request a product demo We're happy to walk you through BAND and answer any questions. We're offering demos to ADs/school leaders, district offices, and IT departments reviewing BAND to adopt BAND across their programs.  Please email us at [thebandapp@navercorp.com](mailto:thebandapp@navercorp.com)   [mailto:thebandapp@navercorp.com](mailto:thebandapp@navercorp.com) © 2021 Naver Corporation All rights reserved [Privacy Policy](https://band.us/policy/privacy)