Ever tried coordinating a youth sports team? Endless WhatsApp messages, parents asking “what time is training again?”, and coaches juggling paper lists. I’m building something better.
What is KnowMore? #
KnowMore is a calendar app for sports clubs and teams. It helps coaches schedule events and parents respond for their kids - all in one place, on your phone, without the chaos.
No tracking. No ads. Just a straightforward tool that respects your privacy.
Why Build This? #
As a parent or coach, you’ve probably used apps that either:
- Harvest your data for advertising
- Look outdated or confusing
- Require too many clicks to do simple things
I wanted something modern, privacy-focused, and actually pleasant to use while standing on the sideline.
What Makes It Special? #
Instant Match Import for Soccer #
For soccer teams, KnowMore can instantly import match schedules and tournament events from SFVZ. No more manual typing of dates, times, and locations - just import and you’re done.
Built for Mobile #
You’re checking the schedule on your phone, not at a desktop. The app is designed mobile-first with thumb-friendly navigation and quick actions.
Simple Responses #
Parents get thumbs up/down buttons. That’s it. No complicated forms or unnecessary questions.
Squad Selection #
Once parents have responded, coaches can easily select the final squad from those who said “yes”. Lock in the lineup and let everyone know who’s playing.
Multi-Player Management #
Parents with multiple kids on different teams can manage all responses from one account. See all your children’s events, respond for each player individually.
Smart Photo Management #
KnowMore integrates with Immich, a self-hosted Google Photos alternative that brings powerful features to your sports club:
- Machine Learning - Automatic photo organization and object detection
- Facial Recognition - Find all photos of a specific player instantly
- Smart Search - Search photos by content, not just filenames
- Privacy-First - All photos stay on your club’s server, never sent to third parties
Connect your club’s Immich server to manage team photos, avatars, and event galleries - all with the convenience of Google Photos but with complete privacy control.
Current Status (v0.2.3) #
Right now, KnowMore handles:
- Event scheduling and calendar views - Training, matches, tournaments, camps, and meetings
- SFVZ match import for soccer teams - Import entire tournament schedules instantly
- Multi-player responses - Parents can respond for all their kids from one account
- Real-time updates across all devices - Changes sync instantly
- Public team calendars - Shareable links for unauthenticated access
- Team photo management - Integration with self-hosted photo servers
- Squad selection - Coaches can lock in who’s playing from available players
- Progressive Web App - Install on any phone, works offline
Recent Updates #
November 2025: Added Immich photo integration - teams can now connect their self-hosted Immich server to leverage machine learning, facial recognition, and smart search for team photos and avatars. Also improved squad selection with better player availability tracking and response deadline management.
What’s Coming Next #
I’m currently working on:
- Enhanced photo galleries - Event photo collections and player profile photos
- Better statistics - See attendance patterns and participation trends
- Club management tools - Team editing and coach assignment for admins
- Invite-only registration - Secure access control for clubs
Privacy Matters #
KnowMore is different from typical sports apps:
- No tracking: Zero analytics or advertising scripts
- Minimal data: Only collect what’s needed for functionality
- Your data is yours: No selling information to third parties
Why Self-Hosted? #
Each club runs their own instance of KnowMore. This means:
- Your data stays yours - No third-party access to player information
- Cost-effective - No per-user fees, just affordable hosting (~$5-20/month)
- Independence - Not dependent on external services staying online
- Customization - Can be tailored to your club’s specific needs
Current Development #
I’m currently using KnowMore for my own team to test and refine the features. The app is not yet ready for public use or beta testing.
- Built for soccer and other sports
- Available in German and English
- Self-hosted deployment model
- Actively developing new features
This is an active work-in-progress project. I’m building it to solve real problems I encounter while coaching and managing my team.
v0.2.3 Beta Privacy-First Mobile-Optimized Self-Hosted