SportSongs User Guide

1. Overview

SportSongs is a music-clip controller designed for youth sports game operations. It lets coaches, parents, and game-day volunteers instantly trigger pre-selected song clips for hype moments, goals, warmups, and between-play entertainment, all using Apple Music.

• Tap tiles to instantly play high-energy clips.
• Customize tile names for your sport (for example: Goal, Intro, Warm Up, Breaks).
• Use Apple Music songs you already know and love.

2. Key Features

• Instant-Play Tiles: A dynamic set of tappable tiles — supporting up to 200 tiles per sport layout — for quick playback during games.
• Sport Layouts: Choose a sport (such as hockey or baseball) to use a sensible default layout.
• Apple Music Integration: Uses your existing Apple Music subscription for all songs.
• Clip Start Time Control: Start a clip anywhere in the song to jump right to the best part.
• Start Time Editor: Choose the exact second in the song where playback should begin.
• Tile Renaming: Change tile labels to match your team’s terminology and game flow.

3. Getting Started

Step 1 – Install and Open SportSongs

• Download and install SportSongs on your iPhone.
• Open the app and, if prompted, allow it to access Apple Music.

Step 2 – Choose Your Sport

• SportSongs loads with a default layout on first launch.
• You can switch between hockey and baseball anytime from the Options menu.
• Each sport provides its own optimized tile labels and layout.

Step 3 – Connect to Apple Music

SportSongs relies on Apple Music for playback.

• Make sure you are signed into Apple Music on your iPhone.
• Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Media & Apple Music and confirm SportSongs has access.

Step 4 – Add Music to Your Tiles

• You can assign songs to tiles individually, choosing any Apple Music track — including streaming‑only songs.
• SportSongs also supports using a premade Apple Music playlist to fast‑add music to your tiles. This is optional, but helpful if you already organize game‑day songs into a playlist.
• When a playlist is selected, SportSongs will automatically pull song titles, artwork, and metadata for quick assignment.
• Artwork and song details always load automatically from Apple Music.

Step 5 – Set Your Clip Start Times

• Tap on a tile to edit its clip.
• Use the preview controls to choose the starting second of the song (for example: 18 seconds in).
• Save your changes so the tile always jumps right to the hype point of the song.

Step 6 – Use SportSongs on Game Day

• Tap a tile once to start the clip.
• Use your iPhone volume and any connected speakers to control loudness.
• Tap the same tile again to instantly stop playback, or pause from Control Center if needed.

4. Best Practices

• Test Before Each Game: Run through your tiles before puck drop or first pitch to confirm everything plays as expected.
• Use Clean, Kid-Friendly Music: Many users are youth teams. Always choose songs with appropriate lyrics.
• Stay Close to Your Speakers: If using Bluetooth or a wireless system, keep your phone reasonably close to avoid dropouts.
• Download Your Songs: For the most reliable playback, consider downloading your Apple Music songs to your device before game day. This helps avoid any unexpected Wi‑Fi or cellular issues.
• Have a Backup Device: If possible, keep a second device with the same playlist ready as a backup.

5. Troubleshooting

• Songs start from the beginning instead of the selected time:
  Double-check the clip start time in the tile editor. If you recently changed settings, try closing and reopening the app. Also confirm that you tapped Save after adjusting the clip’s start time.
• No sound:
  Confirm your volume, silent switch, and any Bluetooth or AUX connections. Make sure you can play songs normally from the Apple Music app.
• Songs will not play at all:
  Make sure you have an active Apple Music subscription and that SportSongs has permission under Settings > Privacy & Security > Media & Apple Music.
• App feels stuck or slow:
  Force-quit SportSongs and reopen it. If needed, restart your iPhone.
• Tiles moved or out of order:
  If tiles have been rearranged, you can reset the layout using the Reset button in the Options menu.

6. Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need Apple Music?
  You need the Apple Music app enabled on your device, but you do not need an Apple Music subscription. SportSongs works with both subscription‑based streaming songs and songs you have purchased and downloaded to your device.
• Can I use Spotify or another service?
  Not at this time. SportSongs is currently focused on Apple Music.
• Can multiple people use the same playlist?
  Yes. You can share an Apple Music playlist link with other coaches or parents. Each person will need their own Apple Music subscription.

7. Contact Support

If you are still having issues or have ideas for new features, we would love to hear from you.

When you email, it helps if you include:

• Your Apple device and model (for example: iPhone 14, iPad Pro, etc.)
• Your iOS version (for example: iOS 18.x)
• A short description of what you were doing when the issue happened

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