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How Our Saturday Futsal Group Stopped Arguing About Teams
Every Saturday, we wasted 20 minutes arguing about who will pick the teams. Here's how we solved it.
GregorFebruary 22, 20268 min read
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Tips, guides, and stories about balancing recreational sports teams fairly.
How Anonymous Peer Ratings Create Better Teams Than Coach Rankings
One person's opinion isn't enough. Here's why anonymous peer ratings produce more accurate skill assessments.
GregorApril 5, 20269 min read
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The Psychology of Fair Teams: Why Perceived Fairness Matters More Than Perfect Balance
A perfectly balanced team doesn't matter if players don't believe it's fair. Here's why perception beats math.
GregorMarch 22, 20269 min read
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Why Captain Picks Ruin Pickup Games (And What To Do Instead)
Captain picks feel natural, but they create awkwardness, bias, and unbalanced teams. Here are better alternatives.
GregorMarch 8, 20267 min read
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5 Fair Methods for Splitting Pickup Football Teams
From captain picks to anonymous peer ratings — every method for splitting teams fairly, with pros, cons, and when each one works best.
GregorFebruary 22, 202610 min read
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