Player Management
Draft Night makes it easy to import your player list from a spreadsheet and manage player information before and during the draft.
Importing Players
There are two ways to import your player list:
Option 1: Paste from Google Sheets
- Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets
- Select all your data including the header row
- Copy (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C)
- In Draft Night, click "Paste from Sheets" and paste into the text area
- Click "Preview Changes" to see what will be imported
- Click "Confirm Import" to add the players
Option 2: Upload a CSV File
- Export your spreadsheet as a CSV file
- In Draft Night, click "Upload CSV"
- Select your file
- Click "Preview Changes" to review
- Click "Confirm Import" to add the players
Supported Column Names
Draft Night automatically recognizes these column headers (case-insensitive):
| Field | Recognized Headers |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Full Name, Name, Player Name, Player |
| Rating | Rating, Draft Score, Score, Draft Scores |
| Age | LL Age, Age, League Age |
| Ranking | Ranking, Ranking #, Rank |
| Previous Team | Previous Team, Last Team, Prior Team |
| Previous Coach | Previous Manager, Previous Coach, Last Coach |
| School | School, Elementary School |
| Pitch Count | Pitch Count, Pitches, IP |
| Swim Team | Swim Team, Swim, Swimming |
| Other Sports | Other Sports, Other Sport Commitments |
| Teammate Request | Teammate Request, Buddy Request, Carpool |
| Special Request | Special Request, Notes, Comments |
Import Modes
When you already have players in the draft, you can choose how the import behaves:
- Replace All
Deletes all existing players and imports fresh. Use this when you have a completely new list.
- Add New Only
Only adds players that don't already exist (matched by name). Existing players are unchanged.
- Update Existing
Updates existing players with new data and adds any new players. Best for refreshing ratings or fixing info.
Editing Player Information
To edit a player's information:
- Find the player in the Players tab
- Click on their name to open the detail modal
- Edit the rating, ranking, or other fields
- Click "Save Changes"
You can edit players both during setup and during the live draft.
Pre-Assigning Coach Kids
Many leagues allow coaches to have their children on their team. To pre-assign a player:
- Click on the player in the Players tab
- In the modal, find the "Pre-Assigned" dropdown
- Select the coach's team
- Optionally set the "Draft Round" - which round this pick counts as
- Click "Save Changes"
Pre-assigned players show with a green highlight in the player list. When the draft starts, they'll automatically be placed on their assigned teams.
Tip: If you set a draft round (e.g., Round 3), the coach kid will be placed in that round and the draft will skip that slot when it gets there.
Deleting Players
To remove a player from the draft entirely:
- Click on the player to open their detail modal
- Click the red "Delete" button
- Confirm the deletion
Note: Deleting a player is permanent and cannot be undone. You would need to re-import them.
Must Draft Age Setting
Some leagues require that players of a certain age must be drafted. To set this:
- Go to the Settings tab
- Enter the age in the "Must Draft Age" field
- Click "Save Settings"
The draft board will show a counter of how many players of that age remain undrafted, helping coaches track who still needs to be picked.