FAQs

What is Ballogy?

Ballogy is a skills assessment and development platform for youth and amateur basketball players and their coaches.

 

What is the BSA?

The BSA is the Ballogy Skills Assessment test. It is a 40 shot shooting assessment that can be completed in just under 4 mins. 

 

What is Ballogy Featured Workouts?

Ballogy offers drills designed to promote healthy competition, accountability, and overall skill development at any stage of a player’s basketball journey. Coaches can explore our existing in-app drills, create their own custom challenges, and assign them to their team. ​​Each month, we release new drills for 3 different skill levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced to be used as a complete exercise regimen. 

 

Do you provide instant feedback/scores on assessments and drills?

You will receive certified BSA scores within 24-48 hours after taking the test. Currently, we do not provide feedback in real-time but are planning to provide this service in the near future. 

 

How do I access my group?

After you purchase a team subscription, you will receive an email confirmation along with an access code with action steps on how to login and access your group. Click on Enter an Access Code > select your profile > enter your unique access code > continue. 

 

How do I create a group?

After creating an account on Ballogy and setting up your profile. Select the + sign at the navigation bar at the bottom of the app. You will be prompted to either enter an access code or Purchase a Team Training Group.  Select Purchase Options and purchase for your group. Watch here

 

Can I put an unlimited number of athletes in my group?

With our pricing model, there is a limited number of athletes that are able to access your group with the provided access code. Your package purchase will determine the amount of athletes able to access your group with the same code. 

 

Can I remove and add players from my group? 

Yes, you can remove and add players to and from your group as long as it doesn’t go over the number of seats purchased.

 

My BSA score was saved in drafts, what do I do?

Make sure you are connected to a strong wifi connection. Open the Ballogy app and your BSA submission should load successfully.  You will receive certified BSA scores within 24-48 hours after taking the test.

 

I never received my BSA Score, what do I do?

First, make sure your BSA was loaded correctly. Connect to Wifi and open the Ballogy app. If your submission was located in drafts, then once the app is open it will successfully load. If it does not work please contact our support team at [email protected]

 

I’m a coach/director. How do I create custom tasks?

Open the Ballogy app and select your group. Select “Create Group Training Task” and then select “Custom Task”. Next,  you will be able to add the parameters of the drill and easily assign the drill to your players.

 

Can I have assistant coaches assign drills and have full access to the Ballogy app?

Yes, share the Group Owner access code with your staff to give them full assigning capabilities within your group. Watch these short instructions to share access.

 

Can I assign tasks to individual players?

Yes, you can. After creating your workout, you can assign to an individual or create a sub group to send to a select number of athletes in your group.

 

Do I need a tripod to video record?

No not necessarily you can have someone video you or use a water bottle to set up your phone to capture you performing the task. Note: For the BSA, you will need to capture the half-court. 

 

How can I automatically assign Curriculum Workouts?

Navigate to group home screen. Select the […] at the top right of the screen. Select Edit Group settings and the select which Auto Curriculum you would like your group to be assigned. Watch this video for a step by step guide.

 

How to share your group access code with your staff or athletes?

Navigate to your group home screen. Underneath the Group Name select ‘Group Members’ or Group Owners, then select + Invite Group Members in orange or + Invite Group Owners when the Owners tab is selected. You can copy the access code by clicking on the unique 6 digit code and share it to your team communication software of your choice. View Video Instructions

 

What is the Ballogy Pre-Camp Assessment?

The Ballogy Pre-Camp Assessment is the perfect warm-up to camp. This fun and engaging workout evaluates and measures campers’ skills before camp. The assessment report provides camp directors with insights to develop a customized curriculum for camp. 

 

How to edit group settings?

Navigate to the group home screen. Select the […] at the top right of the screen. Select Edit Group settings.

 

How to switch groups?

Navigate to the group home screen. Select the […] at the top right of the screen. Select Switch Groups.

 

How to locate your group access code?

Navigate to the group home screen. Select the […] at the top right of the screen. Select Edit Group Settings.

 

How to change your group access code?

Navigate to the group home screen. Select the […] at the top right of the screen. Select “Group Members + Owners.” Tap on “Invite Group Members.”  Click the […] located to the right of the access code. Click on “Update Access Code.” Click on “Update” to proceed. Enter and confirm the new access code, click “Save” or “Update” to apply the changes.

 

How to create an announcement?

Navigate to the group home screen. Click on “Create/View All Announcements.” Click on “Create Announcement.

 

How to create a workout?

Navigate to the group home screen. Click Create a New Workout. Enter a Workout Title. Choose from existing tasks from the library by clicking on “Add existing task” or create your own drills by clicking on the “Create New Task” button. Click “Add Another Task” to add more to your workout. Click “Create Workout”. Set the Parameters. Click “Assign Workout How to build a workout. | Ballogy Team Training

 

How to re-assign a workout?

Navigate to the group home screen. Click on “Archived Workouts”. Click on “Assign this Workout again.” Set the Parameters. Click “Assign Workout”.

 

How to upload your own drills for tasks?

Navigate to the group home screen. Click Create a New Workout. Click on the “Create New Task” button. Enter Title. Enter Youtube or Vimeo URL or Click “Upload Video or Photo (16:9 ratio)”. Add instructions. Complete the Parameters and Tag the skill level and specific skill set(s). Click “Create Task”.

 

How to create subgroups for your group?

Navigate to the group home screen. Create a workout. Proceed to the “Assign this Workout Page”. Tap the Circle next to group member names that you want to be a part of a subgroup (ie: JV, Varsity, Wings, Posts). Tap the + Subgroup button. Name your Subgroup. Click Create.