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Frequently Asked Questions About the Garmin Clipboard App

The Garmin Clipboard Team App allows Coaches to better track their athlete data by showing it all in one location on a compatible smartphone or tablet.

Select a topic below to learn more:

First Time Setting Up Garmin Clipboard Coaching App as a Coach

Selecting Sign In allows you to use an existing personal Garmin Connect account. While selecting Create Account allows you to create a new account if you would like to use a different email address or do not have an existing Garmin Connect account.

  1. Once you have signed into your Garmin Clipboard account, select I am a Coach.

  2. Create a Profile by adding your Name & Profile Picture.

  3. Select Next.

  4. Select Continue.

Create an Organization

Continuing on from the steps you completed above:

  1. Select + New Organization.

  2. Enter an Organization Name.

  3. Select Organization Colors.

  4. Add an Organization Image (optional).

  5. Select Save.

Create a Team

Continuing on from the steps you completed above:

  1. Select Create Team.

  2. Enter a Team Name.

  3. Select the Team Sport.

  4. Select Save.

Share With Your Athletes

Continuing on from the steps you completed above:

  1. You will receive a QR Code to share with your athletes.

  2. Select Share and proceed.

  3. Select Done when you are finished.

  4. Select Continue.

You will now be at the homepage for the Clipboard App.

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How Do I Add Additional Coaches?

  1. Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  2. From the Homepage, select the name of your Organization.

  3. Under Coach Rosters select + Invite.

  4. Select Share.

  5. Send through your phone's contacts.

Once the added Coach accepts the invitation they will be added to the Coach Roster under the selected Organization.

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How Do I Add Athletes to a Team?

NOTE: For best app performance, do not add more athletes to your team than is necessary.

  1. Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  2. From the Homepage, select the Team Name.

  3. Select 3 horizontal dots (top right).

  4. Select Invite Athletes.

  5. Select Share.

  6. Complete the share using your Phone settings.

  7. Once the invitation is accepted, return to the Team Page.

  8. Select Assign Existing.

  9. Select the Athletes.

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How Do I Manage the Roster?

  • Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  • Select the Team you want to edit the roster for.

  • Select 3 dots menu next to Athlete Roster.

  • Select Manage Roster.

You can now remove or edit athletes on the team or view data shared for the roster.

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How Do I Add an Announcement for the Athletes to View?

  1. Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  2. Select the Organization.

  3. Select the Team.

  4. From the Team Dashboard, Select Add Announcement.

  5. Enter your announcement.

  6. Select Save.

Athletes will receive a notification that an Announcement has posted to their team.

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How Do I Send Workouts to My Team?

  1. Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  2. Access the Menu.

  3. Select Workout Library.

  4. Select the Workout from:

    • My Library 

    • Search Garmin Library

    • New Workout

  5. Preview the workout.

  6. Select Schedule Workout.

  7. Select the Organization.

  8. Add Athletes.

  9. Select Date.

  10. Select Post.

Athletes will now be able to see the scheduled workout in their calendar using the Garmin Clipboard app. Once they select the workout, they can select Send to Device

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How Do I Manage My Workout Library?

Create a Workout

  1. Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  2. Select Workout Library.

  3. Select New Workout.

  4. Select an Activity Type.

  5. Enter a Workout Name.

  6. Select a Step Type.

  7. Select an Exercise.

  8. Select a Duration type.

  9. Enter an exercise weight (optional).

  10. Enter a Step Note (optional).

  11. Select Done.

  12. Select Add Step and repeat steps 5-9 to create the full workout.

  13. Select Save.

Now that you have a workout created, you are ready to schedule the workout for your athletes.

Schedule a Workout

Continuing on from the steps you completed above:

  1. Select the workout you wish to send.

  2. Select Options.

  3. Select Schedule Workout.

  4. Select Blue plus sign within a blue circle to add your Athlete(s).

  5. Choose one of the following:

    • Toggle Repeat On to schedule a workout repeat interval.

    • Toggle Repeat Off to schedule the workout on a certain date.

  6. Select Post.

The workout has been posted in the calendar of your selected athletes. Your athletes can then sync the workout directly to their Garmin device, see: How to Send Workouts to a Garmin Device for instructions.

Delete a Workout

  1. Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  2. Select Workout Library.

  3. Select the workout you wish to delete.

  4. Select Options.

  5. Select Delete.

  6. Select Delete to confirm.

Your workout has been deleted and will no longer appear in your Athlete's calendar.

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How Do I Add Thresholds to the Athletes Training?

  1. Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  2. From the Homepage, select Blue Gear Icon (top right).

  3. Select Threshold Settings.

  4. Select the name of the setting you want to enable settings for. 

  5. Those that are enabled will have a Check-Mark to the left.

  6. Select Edit on each Setting that you have enabled.

  7. Edit the threshold and select Apply.

  8. Once you have finished editing all threshold settings select Save.

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First Time Setting Up Garmin Clipboard as an Athlete

Selecting Sign In allows you to use an existing personal Garmin Connect account. While selecting Create Account allows you to create a new account if you would like to use a different email address or do not have an existing Garmin Connect account.

  1. Once you have signed into your Garmin Clipboard account, select I am an Athlete.

  2. Select Create a Profile.

  3. When prompted to link Garmin Clipboard with Garmin Connect make sure you have the following toggled on Green toggle switch so that your Coach can access your information for training:

    • Activities

    • Daily Health Stats

    • Training 

  4. Select Save.

  5. Select Agree.

  6. Manage Profile by adding your Name and Profile Picture.

  7. Select Update.

You will now be at the Garmin Clipboard Athlete Homepage.

NOTE: After setting up your Clipboard app, the last 14 days of data will automatically transfer to the app. If your Coach is not able to see your uploaded activities it may be due to Privacy Settings not being set properly in the Garmin Connect account. Ensure your activities are not set to "Only Me". To check these, please see Adjusting Privacy Settings in Garmin Connect.

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Can I Use the Garmin Clipboard App for an Athlete and Coach Profile?

You can swap between your Coaching profile and your Athlete Profile at any time by following the steps below based on the current active profile:

From the Athlete Profile:

  1. Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  2. Select your Profile Icon (bottom right).

  3. Select Gear Outline for Settings.

  4. Select Accounts.

  5. Select Switch to Coach Dashboard.

If you have not setup your Coaching Profile yet, walk through the on-screen prompts to setup your Coaching Dashboard.

Screenshot of Athlete Homepage in Garmin Clipboard App 

From the Coaching Profile:

  1. Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  2. Select Blue Gear Icon for Settings (top right).

  3. Select Accounts.

  4. Select Switch to Athlete Portal.

If you have not setup your Athlete Profile yet, walk through the on-screen prompts to setup your Athlete Dashboard.

Screenshot of Coaching Profile in Garmin Clipboard App

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What Team Sports Are Available When Creating a Team?

  • Baseball

  • Basketball

  • Beach Volleyball

  • Bowling

  • Cross Country

  • Fencing

  • Football

  • Golf

  • Gymnastics

  • Hockey

  • Ice Hockey

  • Lacrosse

  • Rifle

  • Rowing

  • Running

  • Skiing

  • Soccer

  • Softball

  • Swimming/Diving

  • Tennis

  • Track and Field

  • Volleyball

  • Water Polo

  • Wrestling

  • Other

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What Activity Profiles Are Available in the Garmin Clipboard App?

  • Running

  • Cycling

  • Gym & Fitness

  • Swimming

  • Walking

  • Hiking

  • Motorcycling

  • Diving

  • Winter Sports

  • Racket Sports

  • Team Sports

  • Water Sports

  • Rowing

  • Indoor Rowing

NOTE: Coaches can filter which activities are displayed in the athlete portal by tapping on the 3 dots above the activity calendar.

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How Do I Change the Unit of Measure?

  • Open the Garmin Clipboard app.

  • Access the Menu.

  • Select Blue gear.

  • Select Measurement Unit

  • Select your preferred unit of measure.

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