Can Parents See Stats? (And How to Turn It On)
The Short Answer
By default, no. The Stats tab is hidden from parents when a team is first created. A Team Admin can enable it at any time, and it can be turned off again just as easily.
Turning Stats On for Parents
- Go to Settings
- Find Show stats to parents and toggle it on
- That's it — parents will see the Stats tab the next time they open the app
To hide stats again, toggle the same setting off.
What Parents See When Stats Are Enabled
When stats are visible to parents, they see:
- Team record — season W/D/L, goals for/against
- Form guide — last 5 results
- Golden Boot leaderboard — top scorers (if Golden Boot module is on)
- Player stats table — goals, assists, cards, training attendance, MOTM count
What parents never see (even when stats are enabled)
Two columns are always hidden from parents regardless of the setting:
| Column | Why hidden |
|---|---|
| Minutes played | Sensitive — could cause parent complaints about playing time |
| Player ratings | Coach-only — never visible to parents or players |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will parents be notified when I enable stats?
No — there's no push notification. Parents will simply see the Stats tab appear the next time they open the app.
Can I hide stats for specific players but show them for others?
No — it's an all-or-nothing team setting. All players' stats are shown or none are.
Should I enable stats for parents?
It depends on your team culture. Many coaches wait until mid-season when there's enough data to be meaningful, and when they're confident the stats won't cause friction (e.g. a parent questioning why their child has fewer goals than another). Some coaches at younger age groups (U7 and below) prefer to keep stats coach-only indefinitely.
A parent is asking why their child shows 0 goals — the child definitely scored. What do I tell them?
Goals must be recorded during a live match session to count. If you didn't use the Squadd live match tracker for that fixture, or if the goal was missed during recording, it won't appear in stats. Goals cannot be added retroactively through the app.
Why does it say "Unofficial" on the Stats screen?
Stats in Squadd are calculated from the events you record — they're not connected to any league's official records. The "Unofficial" label is there to clarify this for parents who might compare Squadd stats against an official league table. See What does "Unofficial" mean?.