Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this idea of making a digital volleyball game board, and I gotta say, Trello has been a surprisingly awesome tool for it. Here’s how I went about setting it up:
First off, I created a new board in Trello and named it “Volleyball Game Board.” Pretty straightforward, right? Then, I started making lists. Each list represents a different aspect of tracking the game.
- The first list I made was for the teams. I created two cards, one for each team, and named them appropriately. For example, “Team A” and “Team B”. I made sure to distinguish between the two teams by giving the cards different background colors.
- Next up, I created a list for the current set. In this list, I added cards to track the score for each team. As points are scored, you can just update the numbers on these cards. I used drag and drop to move the cards to the top. Easy peasy.
- I also made a list for keeping track of the sets played. I created a card for each set, like “Set 1,” “Set 2,” and so on. Inside each set card, I added a simple checklist to mark the winner of each set.
- Then, I thought about timeouts. I created another list just for that. Each team gets a card in this list, and I used labels to indicate how many timeouts they have left. When a timeout is called, I just reduce the number on the label.
- Finally, I added a list for general game notes. This is where I jot down anything important that happens during the game, like player substitutions or any notable plays.
I found that using Trello this way makes it super easy to keep track of everything in real-time. Plus, you can share the board with others, so everyone can follow along. I started using emojis to represent players and added a cool volleyball-themed background to make it even more fun.
Customization
One of the best things about Trello is how customizable it is. I played around with different card covers and background images to make the board visually appealing. I even added some custom fields to track player stats, but that’s getting a bit fancy. At first, I only used the free version, but after I got more serious, I switched to the paid version because the free version has limitations on the number of custom fields and automation.
Anyway, if you’re looking for a simple and effective way to track volleyball games, I highly recommend giving this Trello setup a try. It’s been a game-changer for me, and I think it could be for you too!
