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How To Plan Your Transition To FinalForms

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If you're thinking of making the move that thousands of Athletic Directors have already made, you're in good company. Why? It's far easier than you think.

"I told parents to contact me if they had any troubles or questions. Not one parent called me," claims Mike Quinn, CMAA, Athletic Director at Lakewood High School in Michigan, "You don't have to be tech savvy. FinalForms runs itself."

Mike Quinn, CMAA, says the transition is a "No-Brainer" (2:25)

 

Read on to learn how our proven "ABCs" process ensures your success.

 

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Save Time and Money with the Equipment Feature

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As an administrator, is your athletic department still missing equipment? Do you find yourself having to replace gear each school year? Not only does it cost money, it costs additional time and effort to track down all of your missing equipment.

As a team of former coaches and administrators, we've been in your shoes. That's why we created the equipment feature. The equipment feature allows you to issue out gear to athletes as well as collect gear at the end of each season or school year.  

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FinalForms By The Numbers: 2020 to 2022

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Who are we?

Since launching in 2012, FinalForms has helped schools to shift from a paper world into a digital one. As a team of former administrators, coaches, registrars, educators, and principals we understand the headaches of managing registration. That’s why we decided to create a platform that saves you time and money while keeping your students safe, compliant, and eligible. 

Take a look at a few stats to see how we’ve grown.

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FinalForms offers Pronunciation Guide for Students

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As an athletic director, have you ever presented an award only to mispronounce a student athlete’s name? Not only can it be embarrassing for you but aggravating for the student and their family.  

Don’t you want to do right by your student-athletes? With the FinalForms pronunciation feature, coaches, administrators, event announcers, and news media can all pronounce athletes names without any hesitation. 

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13-Point Checklist: AD Readiness for Next Season

Clay Burnett

As an athletic director, your list of demands, responsibilities, and requirements is exhausting. This summer must hire coaches, clear athletes, inform parents, and prepare venues... and those are just a few to-do's on your list.

The time commitment and communication requirements are daunting, but every year you do it. And, education-based athletics will continue to thrive based on the herculean efforts of people like you.

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How to Manage the End of Year Process More Effectively

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With the school year coming to a close, you want to be certain you can enjoy summer break without leaving behind any loose ends. Collecting unpaid fees, tracking down missing equipment, and preparing for spring sports banquets can add a lot of stress to your day if you aren't prepared.

Don’t let the end of the school year wear you down. With proper planning and the right tools, you can complete end of year processes in less time, and reduce risk of errors. To create a smoother process, let’s start with your biggest issue.

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Problems with Managing Student Registration On Your Own

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If you’ve recently decided to manage your school’s student registration, you might be thinking, “It can’t be that hard, right?”. 

Managing student registration on your own takes a lot more work than you may believe. It’s a time consuming job and often takes just as much time as having a secondary, part-time job. This can be taxing if you already wear a few hats, and we’re sure you do!

If you don't have any experience with an online student registration system, it can be overwhelming. What information is required? How will that information get where it needs to go? Is the information secure? Can the parents keep it up to date? These are all questions to ask yourself if you're considering managing student registration.

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Top 5 K-12 Online School Registration Problems and Solutions

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If you're considering the purchase of a new K12 online school registration system, you're probably experiencing problems with your current system.  

The purpose of this article is to address, with full disclosure, the five most common problems associated with K12 online registration systems… but we won't leave you there. We'll also discuss the causes of these problems and how you can avoid them. In the spirit of full disclosure, you can prevent these problems by identifying the right issues and asking the right questions. 

At FinalForms, we are passionate about best practices in data management. In fact, it is our mission to empower educators with the answers and data they need in real-time. Oftentimes, the 4,500 schools that rely on our team see us as a trusted resource more than just a vendor. Don’t just take it from us, listen to our customers talk about FinalForms.

With that being said, we’ve gained a deep understanding of what works and what doesn't when it comes to K12 online registration systems. We share this information with you in hopes that you'll never end up dealing with these issues, or you can pivot quickly should they arise. 

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