Guides
Run a rigorous evaluation, step by step
Practical, evergreen guides for coordinators and boards running player evaluations. Tactical checklists for eval day, strategic planning for the season, and product education on how RosterForge scores and ranks.
Tactical
I'm running an eval next week.
How to Structure Eval Sessions by Roster Size
How many players should be in a single evaluation session, and how to split larger rosters across sessions and days.
Pinnie Assignment Workflow
Why pinnies should be assigned during setup instead of at the door, and how numbering affects evaluator accuracy.
The 5-Minute Evaluator Briefing
The exact five sentences to tell every evaluator before the first drill starts, and what to leave out.
Day-of Eval Checklist
The exact print-and-tape checklist to run through before, during, and after your evaluation goes live.
The Floor Coordinator
Why every eval needs one dedicated person managing the floor, and what that role does and doesn't cover.
Strategic
I'm planning our eval season.
When to Close Registration and Why
Why closing registration at least 48 hours before your first session is non-negotiable for a clean evaluation.
How Many Sessions, How Many Days
How to work out the right number of sessions and days from your roster size, rink time, and evaluator availability.
Evaluator Recruitment and Preparation
How many evaluators you need, what makes a good one, and how to prepare them without over-training.
Equipment and Pinnie Inventory
The pinnies, devices, and spares you need on hand, and how much buffer to plan for.
Setting Up RosterForge for Your Organization
The ten-step walkthrough for setting up your organization, players, event, and evaluators in RosterForge.
Product Education
I want to understand the system.
What the Decision Tree Is and Why It Matters
Why RosterForge replaces subjective 1-10 ratings with a structured decision tree, and what that buys you.
Simple Scoring vs Decision Tree
The tradeoffs between RosterForge's two scoring modes, and when to use each.
How Normalization Works
How RosterForge adjusts for tough and generous evaluators and produces a single comparable score per player.
How the Draft Board Uses Eval Data
How the Draft Board turns eval scores into a fair, tiered, snake-order draft with auto-picks for coaches' kids.
The RosterForge Evaluation Philosophy
The core beliefs behind RosterForge: guided preparation, calibrated data, and a fair, defensible draft.