In short: MaxPreps gives high school football programs a free way to run their public presence — schedule, roster, scores, and player stats via Team Admin — and to gain visibility through rankings, athlete profiles, and (as part of PlayOn) streaming and film tools. Coach-entered results feed the computer rankings and, in about 26 states, the official RPI used to seed playoffs.
Run the program
From Team Admin, keep the schedule, roster, final scores, and box-score/player stats current on web or the app. Football is among the most completely covered sports on MaxPreps.
Rankings and playoff seeding
Reported results feed the MaxPreps computer rankings and, in about 26 partner states, the RPI ratings some associations use for postseason seeding — so accurate, timely entry directly affects how your team is seen and seeded.
Recruiting visibility
Player profiles with season and career stats and highlights give college coaches and media a verified record. Combined with highlight film, a maintained profile helps athletes get found.
Film and analytics
MaxPreps Advantage (PlayOn; may be free for NFHS Network schools) adds film organization, automated breakdowns, and stat-linked clips — useful for game prep and player development.
Fans and community
Fans can follow the team and get score notifications; when the school participates, games stream on the NFHS Network and tickets are available through GoFan.
Last updated: July 2026.