Signs get stolen
Anyone with binoculars and a phone camera can decode your wristband card. One opposing assistant with a notebook ends your sequence.
For softball & baseball teams
Every sign. Every player. Every field.
Tap a call from any phone, tablet, or laptop. Every player's watch buzzes with the sign in under a second. No Wi-Fi, no cell service, no wristband cards, nothing for the other team to steal.
- <1 sec tap to buzz
- Encrypted team channel
- No Wi-Fi or Cellular required
The old way is too slow — and not yours alone.
Paper wristbands get stolen. Hand signs get missed. Every wasted second costs you a pitch, a run, or a game.
Players miss calls
Hand signs from the box are easy to miss under the lights, behind a helmet, or with a runner in motion. Missed calls lead to blown plays.
Time runs out
Pitch clocks and pace rules mean every second matters. Flipping through a card takes longer than your pitcher has on the rubber.
How it works
Three steps. One tap.
1
Coach taps the call
Open CoachSigns in any web browser — iPhone, iPad, Android, or laptop. No app to install. Tap the sign you want.
2
Your base station broadcasts
The dugout base station sends the call out on your team's private, encrypted channel.
3
Every watch buzzes
Every player's watch vibrates and shows the sign — under a second from tap to wrist.
What you get
Built for a full season of abuse.
Under a second
Tap to buzz in well under 1 second. Fast enough for a pitch clock, fast enough for a steal sign.
Encrypted for your team
Every team runs on its own encrypted channel. Opposing dugouts hear noise; only your players hear the call.
No Wi-Fi, no cell service
CoachSigns uses its own private radio. Works at any field — remote tournaments, cell-dead parks, high-school backstops.
Whole team at once
Every watch gets the call at the same instant. Infield, outfield, runners, on-deck — everyone on the same page.
Full-field range
Signals have been tested to send over 500 feet, plenty of range for any field.
All-day battery
Watches last all day on a single charge. Base station runs a full weekend tournament.
The gear
Two pieces — plus the device already in your pocket.
A base station for your dugout and a watch for each player. Use your own phone, tablet, or laptop to send calls. No subscriptions, no licensing, no seat counts.
$125
Base Station
Sits in the dugout. Sends every call out to your team. One per team.
- Plug in and play
- Rugged, field-ready
- USB-C charging
Free
Your own device
Send calls from any phone, tablet, or laptop with a modern web browser. iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook, your coach's laptop — they all work. No app store, no accounts.
- Works with what you already own
- Nothing to install
- Multiple coaches can sign in at once
$100
Player Watch
One per player. Wears on the wrist like any smartwatch. Silent buzz, bright on-wrist display.
- Vibrate + screen alert
- Wears over batting gloves on any wrist
- Order as many as you need
Prefer a dedicated touchscreen instead of using your own device? An optional alternate touchscreen is available for $125 — just mention it in the contact form.
Team pricing
Outfit a whole team for the price of a decent bat bag.
Typical travel-ball team
- 1 × Base Station$125
- 15 × Player Watches$1,500
- Coach deviceUse your own
Total$1,625
One-time. No subscriptions. Yours to keep.
Build your team
Drop in your team size for a quick estimate.
Your estimate
$1,625
Contact us with these numbers
Rule legal
Legal at every level that allows electronic signs.
CoachSigns is one-way — coach to player only. Players can't talk back. That's exactly what the rulebooks allow.
| Level | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Travel & club ball | Allowed | Unrestricted in most travel organizations. |
| High school softball (NFHS) | Allowed | One-way dugout-to-player approved as of 2025. |
| High school baseball (NFHS) | Allowed | One-way coach-to-catcher and coach-to-player. |
| NCAA softball | Allowed | One-way from coach / coach's box to offensive players. |
| NCAA baseball | Allowed | Audio and visual devices approved. |
| Little League | Allowed | One-way coach-to-catcher, defense only, from dugout. |
| USA Softball (ASA) | Allowed | One-way permitted. CoachSigns is legal. |
| Alliance Fastpitch | Allowed | One-way from the dugout permitted for offense and defense (adopted for the 2024 season). |
| PGF (Premier Girls Fastpitch) | Defense only | One-way permitted on defense. Batters may not view a device while at bat. |
| Triple Crown Fastpitch | Allowed | One-way from the dugout permitted. Consumer iOS/Android smart watches are banned — CoachSigns is a dedicated one-way receiver, not a smartphone-class watch. |
Always confirm the current rulebook for your specific league and season. Rules evolve — we do our best to keep this page current.
Who it's for
Travel & club teams
Competitive 10U–18U programs that chase tournaments all summer. Fast signs, no stealing, no cellular dependency at out-of-town parks.
- Outfit a full roster for under $2,000
- Works at every field you'll play at
- Easy to transfer watches between seasons
High school programs
Varsity and JV softball and baseball. NFHS-legal, booster-friendly budget, tough enough for full-season use.
- NFHS-compliant
- Booster-funded is very doable
- One system covers both softball and baseball seasons
College programs
NCAA-legal electronic sign-calling at a fraction of a lease price. You own the hardware outright.
- NCAA-compliant one-way comm
- No per-season lease
- Scale to multiple squads
Questions coaches ask
How long does it take to set up?
The first time, about 15 minutes — unbox, charge, pair each watch, type in your calls. On game day, you power everything on and you're going in under a minute.
How many players can it handle?
A standard setup supports a 15-player roster. You can add watches as your team grows — there's no per-seat licensing or software limit.
What's the range?
Full field, dugout to outfield fence, with room to spare. It holds up at tournament complexes where multiple fields are running at once.
Does it need Wi-Fi or cell service?
No. CoachSigns uses its own private radio. It works at any field — including the ones where your phone can't load a map.
How long does the battery last?
Watches run a full day of softball or baseball on a single charge. The base station handles a full weekend tournament. Everything tops off overnight with standard USB-C.
Is it legal in my league?
If your league allows one-way coach-to-player electronic communication, CoachSigns is legal. See the legality table above — always confirm with your specific league's current rulebook.
Can the other team steal our signs?
No. Every team runs on its own encrypted channel. Another dugout with the same gear can't read your calls. Opposing coaches with binoculars can't either — there's nothing to see.
How do players know which sign came through?
The watch buzzes and the call appears on the screen in large text. Players glance at the wrist like they would any smartwatch.
What if a watch breaks?
Email us. Replacements are available at the same price. We also help troubleshoot remotely before you need to send anything back.
Can I try before I buy?
Yes — contact us and we'll arrange a demo or put you in touch with a nearby team already using CoachSigns.
Let's talk
Ready to outfit your team?
Tell us a little about your program. We'll get back to you with availability and next steps.