Support & FAQ

Junior Kickers Journey is currently available on the Apple App Store for iPhone:

Search for "Junior Kickers Journey" in the App Store and tap Install. The app is free to download and use. An Android version may be released later.

Your data is stored locally on your device, and you stay in control of your child's information. If you choose to share or export content, that decision is always yours.

When you first launch the app, you'll be guided through creating a player profile:

1. Enter your child's name
2. Select their date of birth
3. Choose their primary soccer position(s)
4. Tap "Create Profile"

That's it! You're ready to start tracking activities. The whole process takes less than a minute.

Yes! Junior Kickers Journey supports multiple players:

• Go to Settings → Add Player
• Create additional profiles for each child
• Switch between players anytime from Settings
• Each player's data is kept separate and private

The Dashboard and all statistics automatically update when you switch players.

Logging a training session takes less than 2 minutes:

1. Navigate to the Training tab
2. Tap "Add Training Session"
3. Select the date and time
4. Enter duration (e.g., 60 minutes)
5. Choose activity type (Practice, Skills, Fitness, Scrimmage, etc.)
6. Select focus areas (Passing, Shooting, Dribbling, etc.)
7. Rate performance using the 1-5 star buttons
8. Add notes (optional)
9. Tap "Save"

After saving, you'll see a fun soccer fact! If you've unlocked any achievements, you'll celebrate those too.

Recording a match is simple:

1. Navigate to the Training tab → "Log Match"
2. Select date and time
3. Enter opponent name and select home/away
4. Enter team and opponent scores
5. Record your child's statistics (goals, assists)
6. Select position(s) played
7. Enter minutes played
8. Rate performance (1-5 stars)
9. Add notes (optional)
10. Tap "Save"

Match statistics contribute to achievements like "First Goal" and "Hat Trick Hero"!

Tap any activity card to see its full details:

• From Dashboard: Tap any activity in the "Recent Activity" section
• From Training Tab: Tap any activity in the list

The Activity Detail screen shows:

You can edit any activity after logging it:

1. Find the activity on your Dashboard or Training tab
2. Tap the activity card to open the Activity Detail screen
3. Tap the "Edit Activity" button
4. Make your changes to any fields
5. Tap "Update Training Session" or "Update Match"

Adding media is easy from the Activity Detail screen:

1. Tap an activity card to open the Activity Detail screen
2. Tap "Add Media" button
3. Choose "Take Photo/Video" or "Select from Gallery"
4. Select or capture your media
5. Media is automatically attached to the activity

Achievements celebrate your child's soccer milestones! Here are the available achievements:

View all achievements and your progress in Progress → Awards.

When you unlock an achievement, you'll experience a celebration!

• Animated Celebration: Each achievement has unique visual effects (confetti, fireworks, sparkles) based on its rarity
• Instant Sharing: Tap "Share" to post to social media or messaging apps
• Personalized Messages: Share messages include your child's name (e.g., "Emma just earned the 'First Goal' achievement!")
• Multiple Achievements: If you unlock several at once, you'll see them one by one with smooth transitions

After logging a training session or match, you'll see a fun educational soccer fact! The app includes 65+ curated facts across these categories:

The app remembers which facts you've seen and shows you new ones each time!

The app has 4 main tabs for navigation:

• Dashboard: Quick stats, recent activities, and at-a-glance overview
• Training: Log and view all training sessions and matches
• Progress: Detailed analytics with 4 internal tabs:
  • Skills - Skill development tracking
  • Training - Training trends and charts
  • Matches - Match statistics and history
  • Awards - Achievements and milestones
• Gallery: All photos and videos organized by activity

You can also export PDF progress reports from the Progress tab to share with coaches or save for your records.

There are two ways to share your child's achievements:

1. During Celebration: When an achievement unlocks, tap the "Share" button on the celebration screen
2. From Awards Section: Go to Progress → Awards, tap any earned achievement, tap "Replay Celebration", then tap "Share"

The app creates a personalized message with your child's name and achievement details. Share via Messages, WhatsApp, Facebook, email, or any other app on your device.

First, check these locations:

• Go to the Dashboard and look at the "Recent Activity" section
• Navigate to the Training tab to see all activities
• Pull down to refresh the screen

If your activity is still missing, please contact support with details about what you tried to log.

• App data is stored locally on your device
• You can log and review activities without Wi-Fi or cellular data
• Track activities anywhere, anytime
• Perfect for recording on the field

All data is stored locally on your device:

• Nothing is uploaded to the cloud
• Nothing is sent to our servers
• Data stays in the app's private storage
• You have complete control over your data

You can delete data in several ways:

• Delete Individual Media: Select media in the Gallery tab and delete
• Delete Player: Go to Settings, tap the player, then delete (you can't delete your last player)
• Delete All Data: Uninstall the app from your device

Try these steps:

1. Check Requirements: iOS 15.1+ is required. The Android version is not yet available.
2. Update the App: Make sure you have the latest version from your app store
3. Restart Your Device: Close and reopen the app, or restart your phone
4. Check Storage: Ensure you have enough space on your device
5. Reinstall: As a last resort, uninstall and reinstall (this will delete all data)

If issues persist, contact support with your device model and OS version.

We always recommend keeping the app updated to get the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes.

Junior Kickers Journey requests minimal permissions:

• Camera (optional): Take photos/videos directly in the app
• Photo Library (optional): Select existing photos/videos from your gallery

You can deny these permissions and still use all other features. The app does not require location, contacts, or similar personal-data permissions for normal use.

• No personal information collection
• No data transmission to servers
• No analytics or tracking
• No user accounts
• Your data is stored locally on your device unless you choose to share or export it

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Absolutely! Your child's data is private and designed to stay under your control:

Your device's security (passcode, biometric lock) protects the app and its data.

Yes, if you choose to! You control what to share:

• Share achievements via social media or messaging
• Export PDF progress reports to email or save
• Take screenshots and share them
• Share photos/videos attached to activities

All sharing is your choice. We never share anything automatically.

Junior Kickers Journey is designed for:

• Children: Ages 6-12 who play soccer
• Parents: Who want to track their child's development

The app is primarily used by parents, but children can also view their progress and achievements together with you. It's a great way to celebrate milestones as a family!

We're always working to improve Junior Kickers Journey! Future updates may include:

• New achievements and milestones
• Enhanced analytics and reports
• Additional skill tracking features
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

All current updates are released through the App Store. If an Android version is released in the future, its updates would be distributed through Google Play.

We'd love to hear from you! You can:

• Email us at sjuniorkickers@gmail.com
• Leave a review on the App Store
• Share your ideas for future features
• Report any bugs or issues you encounter

Your feedback helps us make Junior Kickers Journey better for all families!