Frequently Asked Questions

Spatrian is a comprehensive homeschool Physical Education platform built around soccer. It provides complete standards-aligned curriculum, detailed lesson plans, rubric assessments, progress tracking, compliance documentation, and a gamified skill progression system — all designed for parents with zero coaching background.

• Homeschool parents — The primary users. No coaching background needed.
• Homeschool co-ops — Groups of families who meet weekly for PE with peer review and leaderboards.
• Umbrella schools — Schools overseeing homeschool families that need documented PE programs.
• Part-time homeschoolers — Even club soccer players can use Spatrian for academic PE documentation.

We currently support 3 age groups covering ages 13 to 18:

Group	Ages	Grades	Focus
U14	13–14	7th–8th	Tactical awareness & decision making
U16	15–16	9th–10th	Position-specific & match preparation
U18	17–18	11th–12th	Advanced tactics & leadership

Younger age groups (U6–U12) are coming soon.

Absolutely not. Every lesson includes a Parent Teaching Guide with:

• Exact setup instructions with diagrams
• Word-for-word coaching phrases to say
• Visual cues showing correct technique
• Common mistakes and specific fixes
• Difficulty adjustments for different ability levels
• Sibling variations for mixed-age groups

If you can read instructions and kick a ball, you can teach with Spatrian.

Minimal equipment:

• Essential: 1 soccer ball per child (size 3/4/5 by age), 6–10 cones or markers, open space of at least 10m × 10m
• Optional: Pop-up goals or wall, training bibs, stopwatch
• Advanced (U14+): Larger field space, multiple players for tactical work

Every lesson lists specific requirements and alternatives. You'll never be stuck because you don't have professional equipment.

Lessons run 45–60 minutes depending on the session type. Each lesson has warm-up, main activities, game application, and cool-down segments.

The curriculum follows a layered structure:

1. Age Groups (3) — U14 through U18
2. Units (3–4 per age group) — thematic blocks like "Passing Fundamentals" or "Defensive Organization"
3. Lessons (4 per unit) — progressive sessions: Introduction → Development → Application → Assessment
4. Activities (3–5 per lesson) — individual drills and games with detailed instructions

Total: 18 units, 72 lessons, and over 200 activity descriptions.

Yes — every lesson maps to:

• State PE Standards — Motor skills, personal fitness, responsible behavior, safety principles
• FIFA Grassroots Pillars — Fun, Technical, Tactical, Physical

Each lesson explicitly lists which standards it satisfies, making compliance documentation straightforward.

Within a unit: Lessons build on each other (1→2→3→4), so sequential is best.

Between units: Flexible. Choose units based on your child's interests or time of year.

Yes. Our curriculum is standards-aligned and generates all required documentation. Use our State Compliance Checker to see your specific state's PE requirements and how Spatrian satisfies them.

• Automatic hour logging with Carnegie unit credit calculations
• Rubric-scored assessments on a 4-point scale
• Formal PE transcripts with course codes and GPA
• Portfolio exports with video evidence links
• AI-generated progress narratives
• State-specific compliance checklists
• Attendance records and session logs

We currently have detailed compliance information for 29 states with state-specific checklists and documentation requirements. The curriculum and assessments work everywhere — the compliance tools ensure your documentation matches your state's format.

Yes! The Explorer plan is free forever and includes 1 child, 1 age group, the first unit (4 lessons), basic assessments, and state requirements info. No credit card required. All paid plans also have a 30-day free trial.

Yes — upgrade or downgrade anytime. If you upgrade, you'll only pay the prorated difference. If you downgrade, the new rate starts at your next billing cycle.

No contracts. Cancel anytime and keep access until the end of your billing period. We also offer a full 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.

The Co-op plan includes everything in Family, plus multi-family management (up to 10 families), peer review between students, guest coach scheduling, showcase events, group leaderboards, and admin dashboard. It works out to as little as $7.65/family/month on the annual plan.

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) through our secure payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your card information — it's handled entirely by Stripe's PCI-compliant infrastructure.

Yes! We offer discounts for active-duty military families, veterans, and families with special-needs students. Contact us with verification and we'll apply your discount.

Upload a video of your child's practice or game and our AI analyzes their movement, technique, positioning, and decision-making. You receive personalized feedback and coaching tips — like having a professional coach review the footage.

Every plan (including the free Explorer plan) includes 30 free minutes of AI video analysis per month. Minutes reset on the 1st of each month. Need more? Purchase additional packs starting at $4.99 for 15 minutes.

We accept MP4, MOV, and AVI files. For best results, record in landscape mode (horizontal) with your phone mounted or held steady. A basic phone camera is all you need — no special equipment required.

Free monthly minutes do not roll over — they reset each month. Purchased token packs never expire and carry forward until used.

Each activity uses a 4-point rubric scale:

• 1 — Beginning: Still learning the basics
• 2 — Developing: Shows understanding with inconsistency
• 3 — Proficient: Demonstrates the skill reliably
• 4 — Exemplary: Performs with confidence and creativity

Parents observe and rate during lessons using clear criteria provided for each activity. No coaching expertise required — just follow the rubric descriptions.

Yes! Your dashboard shows:

• Total PE hours logged toward the 120-hour annual goal
• Activity completion grid (GitHub-style heatmap)
• Current streak and session insights
• Unit-by-unit progress bars
• Milestone achievements (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)
• Recent completions and grade history

Yes — Spatrian generates formal PE transcripts with course codes, GPA calculations, and Carnegie unit credits. These are formatted to be accepted by umbrella schools, colleges, and state education departments.

Students earn digital badges for completing lessons, mastering skills, maintaining streaks, and hitting milestones. These make learning fun and visible — students can see their growing collection of achievements and parents can share them with co-ops or portfolios.

Spatrian works in any modern web browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge — on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. No app download required. For the best outdoor teaching experience, we recommend using a tablet or phone you can carry to the field.

Currently, an internet connection is needed to access lessons and log progress. However, lesson pages load quickly and you can keep a tab open during outdoor sessions. We're exploring offline support for a future release.

Yes! The Starter plan supports up to 3 children, and the Family plan supports unlimited children. Each child has their own progress tracking, age-appropriate curriculum, badges, and assessment history — all managed under one parent account.

Your parent dashboard shows all enrolled children. Simply select the child you want to view from the player selector at the top of the curriculum page. Each child's progress, assessments, and badges are tracked independently.

On the sign-in page, click "Forgot password?" and enter your email address. You'll receive a reset link within a few minutes. If you don't see it, check your spam folder or contact support.

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We don't use advertising cookies or sell data. Student data is retained only while your account is active, and everything is deleted 12 months after cancellation.

Spatrian is designed as a parent-guided program. U14 students can follow lesson guides fairly independently, while U16–U18 students can work almost entirely on their own. Parent observation is still recommended for accurate rubric assessments and compliance documentation.