RUSE gives youth football coaches everything they need to run a professional programme — from Under 12s to Under 18s. Squad management, live match recording, player stats, and lineups. All in one place.
Currently in beta · SAFA-affiliated clubs
What RUSE Does
Register players with SAFA IDs, positions, jersey numbers, and parent/guardian info. Photo uploads, injury tracking, and captain badges.
CoreSchedule matches and sessions with auto-fetched venue weather. Export to Google or Apple Calendar. Availability polls before game day.
Log goals, cards, subs, and saves in real time. Live scoreboard and match timeline. The entire app works offline — no signal ever needed.
Fully OfflineDrag-and-drop players onto a pitch. Formation presets — 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 3-5-2 and more. Fair-play rotation suggestions. Share as an image.
Season stats per player: goals, assists, minutes, clean sheets. Top scorer and best GK leaderboards. Form guide based on last 5 results.
Tracks game time per player and warns you during subs if someone hasn't reached their 50% — a standard requirement in U12–U18 football.
Youth FootballPost-match reports with tactical notes and areas to improve. Coach picks Man of the Match; parents vote Player of the Match in-app.
Your tactical board syncs across devices in real time. Set it up on your phone at home, open it on your laptop at the ground.
Real-Time SyncConnects to your Local Football Association website to pull official fixtures and accurate stats directly into RUSE — no manual entry needed.
Full Stats SyncWho It's For
Juggling training, match days, parent messages, and SAFA paperwork — without admin support. RUSE handles the admin so you can focus on developing players.
From Under-12s to Under-18s. Development football means rotation rules, parent communication, and tracking progress — not just results.
Running multiple teams means SAFA ID records, coordinating across coaches, and keeping the whole club organised in one place.
Built around how youth football works in South Africa. RUSE syncs with your LFA website to pull official fixtures and stats — no duplicate data entry.
Getting Started
Create your RUSE account at app.ruse.co.za. Enter your club name and team info — takes two minutes.
Register players with their SAFA IDs, positions, jersey numbers, and contact details. Add photos and guardian info for youth teams.
Schedule matches, build lineups, record goals live, and track player stats — all from one app, on any device.
Early Access
RUSE is currently in beta. Join the waitlist and we'll reach out when your spot opens up. Early access coaches help shape the product.