Coach guide
How to use Northcore in Gmail.
Read this once before your first recruiting session. After that, Northcore should feel like a normal part of checking your recruiting inbox.
Install the Gmail add-on
Install Northcore from the Google Workspace Marketplace, then open Gmail and look for the Northcore icon in the right sidebar.
Start with Scan Recent Emails
Click the Northcore icon with no email selected, then run Scan Recent Emails. If the scan pauses, click Continue Scan.
Open individual recruiting emails
When you open a recruiting email, the sidebar checks whether the player is already saved. If not, it reads the email and builds a player snapshot.
Review the result
Use Target, Reviewing, or Not a Fit to triage. If an AI field looks wrong, edit it before using the data for recruiting decisions.
Day one
What coaches should expect.
Troubleshooting
When something looks off.
No player detected
The email may not include enough concrete player detail. Try opening the original player-introduction email.
Scan paused
This is normal. Wait a moment if rate limited, then click Continue Scan.
Wrong field
Edit the player details in Gmail or the dashboard. Corrections keep your board clean.