Managing an athlete’s calendar and profile on Pod1um is essential for maintaining effective training schedules, monitoring progress, and ensuring clear communication. This guide will provide you with detailed steps on how to manage these features seamlessly.
Step-by-step guide to managing an athlete’s calendar & profile
1. Accessing the athlete’s calendar
Navigate to users:
Log into your Pod1um account.
From the dashboard, click on ‘Users’ located in the side-rail menu.
Select the athlete:
Choose the athlete whose calendar you want to view from the list.
Once selected, a new menu will appear along the top of the screen.
Open the calendar:
Click on ‘Calendar’ from the top menu to view the athlete’s schedule.
2. Navigating the calendar view
Week/month view:
By default, the calendar is displayed in a month view, showing the athlete's scheduled activities for each day. You can switch to week view by clicking on the dropdown menu and selecting 'Week'.
3. Managing workouts in the calendar
Using drag-and-drop in the athlete's calendar
The athlete's calendar offers a convenient drag-and-drop feature to quickly reschedule workouts and events. This intuitive method allows you to easily move items between days. Here's how it works:
Steps:
Initiate dragging:
Left-click on the workout or event you want to move.
Hold down the left mouse button. You'll notice the selected item appears as a a movable element.
Drag and drop:
While holding the left mouse button, drag the "chip" to the desired day on the calendar.
Release the left mouse button to drop the workout or event into its new location.
Managing your athlete's calendar using the 'more' (three-dotted) menu
The athlete's calendar offers a versatile menu to streamline your scheduling and management. Whether you're in week or month view, this menu provides quick access to essential actions. Here's how to use it:
Available actions:
Once you've accessed the three-dotted menu, you'll find the following options:
Add workout:
Quickly add a new workout to the selected day.
Copy days:
Duplicate the entire schedule of a selected day to another day.
Copy weeks:
Duplicate the entire schedule of a selected week to another week.
Import workouts:
Import pre-made workouts into the calendar.
Copy to others:
Copy selected workouts or days to other athletes calendars.
Delete days:
Remove all scheduled items from a selected day.
Add events/activities:
Add non-workout events or activities to the calendar.
Preview workouts:
View the details of a scheduled workout before it's executed.
Key points:
The three-dotted menu simplifies calendar management.
It's accessible in both week and month views.
It offers a wide range of actions, from copying and deleting to importing and previewing.
4. Editing a workout
Accessing the workout builder:
To edit a workout, click on the three dots located in the right-hand corner of the workout entry.
This will open the Workout builder, where you can make the following adjustments:
Import a plan: Use the ‘Import’ button on the right side to choose and import a training plan.
Edit details: Adjust any necessary details within the workout.
5. Managing the athlete’s profile
Viewing profile information:
Click on ‘Info’ from the top menu to view and manage the athlete’s profile. Here, you can:
Add a tag or note: Use tags to categorise the athlete or add notes for quick reference.
Manage teams: Add or remove the athlete from teams they are associated with.
View basic information: Check and update basic details such as contact information and bio.
Monitoring athlete’s performance:
Click on ‘Monitor’ to get an overview of the athlete's exercises and performance metrics.
Select any exercise to view detailed information such as the athlete's personal bests and set history.
6. Communicating with the athlete
Messaging service:
If you have the necessary permissions, you can contact the athlete directly via the messaging service.
This option is available in the menu on the right-hand side of the athlete’s profile page, making communication easy and accessible.
Tips for effective athlete management
Use calendar views: Switch between week and month views to get a broader or more detailed perspective on the athlete's schedule.
Organise with tags: Use tags effectively to keep the athlete’s profile organised and to quickly filter and manage multiple athletes.
Clear communication: Utilise the messaging service to maintain consistent communication with your athletes, ensuring they are always informed about their schedules and progress.
Conclusion
Managing an athlete’s calendar and profile on Pod1um is a vital part of effective coaching. By following this guide, you can ensure that your athletes' training is well-organised, their progress is tracked accurately, and communication is streamlined.
If you require further assistance, our support team is always available to help.