Frameworks

Evaluation frameworks

The framework is the structured development programme your team follows. It determines what athletes are asked each week, how their progress is tracked, and how development evolves across the season.

What is it? 47 sports View explainers Seven levels Reading it 52 weeks Change it Which to choose

What is a framework?

A framework is a season-long plan of development themes. It is structured across 52 weeks, divided into 13 four-week blocks. In each block, a different focus area is highlighted within each of the five development pillars: Technical, Physical, Psychological, Social, and Personal.

When a coach creates an event, the app automatically calculates which week the event falls in and loads the corresponding evaluation questions for that week. Neither the coach nor the athlete needs to set this manually.

The framework runs in the background, quietly advancing through the season as events are created and evaluations are completed. Each event creates a simple development loop: Prepare before the session, Reflect afterwards, Coach feedback, then clear next steps.

From the app: The team admin screen shows your current sport, level, and framework with an Explore Framework button that takes you to a full breakdown of every block.

47 sports, seven levels

SHOT Clubhouse frameworks now cover 47 sports. Each sport has seven levels, giving coaches a structured pathway from first participation through academy, competitive, recreational, and professional environments.

sports with framework coverage

development levels per sport

four-week blocks across 52 weeks

FootballRugby UnionRugby LeagueTennisBadmintonPadelCricketBasketballNetballYogaPilatesFunctional FitnessBoxingCombat SportsGaelic GamesHandballSwimmingCyclingTriathlonDanceTrack & FieldGolfAnd more

Frameworks are built from sport-specific coaching guidance, governing-body material, association models, and practical coaching language. Yoga, tennis, badminton, padel, rugby, and football all use different examples, cues, and development expectations rather than a copied generic template.

Coming soon: Framework guidance will be translated into Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and Arabic so more coaches, athletes, and families can use the same development model in their own language.

The seven levels

Every sport follows the same level pathway. Choose the level that matches the athletes in front of you now, then move up or across when the group changes.

Play

Accessible language for young athletes, beginners, and groups new to reflection.

Start here when confidence and habit-building matter most

Foundation

Core technique, movement, confidence, and understanding for athletes building consistency.

Good for structured youth and beginner-adult environments

Development

More detailed sport-specific language for athletes ready to connect preparation, performance, and review.

Useful for older youth and regular competitive teams

Academy

High-expectation language for athletes in selective, pathway, or talent-development environments.

More precision, accountability, and tactical detail

Professional

Professional-level habits, review quality, pressure management, and performance standards.

Designed for elite and pro-standard settings

Competitive

For adult and serious amateur teams where outcomes, preparation, and repeat performance all matter.

Balances performance demands with practical coaching prompts

Recreational

For participation-led environments where wellbeing, enjoyment, consistency, and confidence are the main goals.

Keeps development useful without making it feel like a test

How to read the framework screen

Coach

From the team admin screen, tap Explore Framework. This opens a scrollable view of all phases in the framework, with the current phase marked as NOW.

Each block shows five rows - one per pillar - with the specific focus area for those four weeks.

Example: Play 2025, Phase 7 (Weeks 25–28)

Phase 7 · Weeks 25–28 · NOW

PhysicalGetting low and strong

PsychologicalBelieving in yourself

SocialMaking training fun for everyone

TechnicalTrying to get the ball

PersonalWanting to get better

Example: Play 2025, Phase 8 (Weeks 29–32)

Phase 8 · Weeks 29–32

PhysicalMoving with power

PsychologicalBouncing back when things go wrong

SocialHelping teammates when it's tough

TechnicalDoing skills when others are near

The same structure repeats throughout the season. Scroll down the Explore Framework screen to see the full season at a glance.

52 weeks, 13 blocks

Each block in the framework covers four consecutive weeks. Across 52 weeks, that creates 13 blocks. Within a block, every event created during those four weeks uses the same set of questions - one per pillar, tied to that block's focus areas.

The app auto-calculates which week an event falls in when you set the event date. You do not need to track this manually. The current block is shown on the event creation screen alongside the event date, labelled "Auto-calculated".

From the app: When creating an event, the app shows the current week and active framework block. Once the event is published and evaluations begin, the questions are locked to the block for that event.

Team Focus

Once an event is published and evaluations begin, the parent and athlete views show a Team Focus section at the bottom of the event - listing the four-week block focus areas for quick reference during the week.

When to change framework

Coach

You can change your team's framework from team settings at any time. The new framework takes effect from the next event you create.

Reasons to switch framework:

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Your squad has moved up an age group

Use Play or Foundation for younger or beginner groups. Use Development, Recreational, Competitive, Academy, or Professional when the environment calls for more specific sport language.

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The current framework feels too simple or too demanding

If evaluations are not generating useful feedback — either because the language is too basic or the questions are too advanced — switching framework will recalibrate the focus areas to a more appropriate level.

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New season

At the start of a new season, review whether the framework still matches your squad. Moving up a level is a natural progression for a group that has completed a full season and needs more specific prompts.

Existing evaluations are not affected. Changing the framework does not alter or delete previous evaluations. Historical scores remain in place. Only new events from that point use the updated framework.

Which framework to choose

A quick guide for common squad types:

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Under-9s, under-11s, or any group new to development tracking

Start with Play. The language is accessible, the focus areas are straightforward, and it builds the habit of self-reflection without overwhelming young athletes.

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Under-13s to under-16s with some experience

Use Foundation. The questions introduce more specific technical and tactical thinking without being inaccessible.

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Older teens, adult athletes, or competitive groups

Use Development, Academy, Competitive, or Pro, depending on the environment. The focus areas become more demanding and performance-oriented as the level rises.

Not sure? Start one level lower than you think. It is usually easier to step up a framework than to step down after athletes have already formed expectations. Coaches can use the framework screen to check whether the sport, level, and five-pillar focus areas feel right before publishing events.