• The Assessment properly identifies the strengths and weaknesses of each player
• The Assessment accurately and consistently selects the most technical players
• The Assessment measures technical ability.

Video Support
For a video demonstration of each of the 16 skills, click here
For a video demonstration of “How to Administer the Assessment to a Team”, click here

Sixteen Tested Skills
Within the Seven iSoccer Topics, 16 different skills were selected to quantify a player’s technical ability. These skills represent the must fundamental aspect of each of the iSoccer Topics.

• Comfort: Toe Taps, Foundation
• Juggling: Preferred Foot Only, Non-Preferred Foot, Head
• Dribbling: Change of Pace Preferred Foot, Change of Pace Non-Preferred Foot, Change of Direction, Moves
• First Touch and Passing: First Touch Preferred Foot, First Touch Non-Preferred Foot, One Touch Preferred Foot, One Touch Non-Preferred Foot
• Aerial Control: Foot, Thigh, Chest and Head
• Ball Striking: 5.5, 11, 16.5, 22 and 33 meters (6, 12, 18, 24 and 36 yards)
• Speed: 20 Second Sprint

First Time Assessment Tips

• Perform the skills before the assessment day
• Bring group around one grid to demonstrate the skill
• Have players count out loud when demonstrating
• Have a player demonstrate and have players count him or her
• Allow a couple of seconds of practice (more time for younger players)

Assessment History

Before a single player was tested, iSoccer established a set of criteria for the assessment to build around. This set of criteria would guide our decisions throughout the creation process.

1. The Assessment must be an effective teaching tool and provide useful information. If players and coaches are going to take the time to perform the assessment, we needed to make sure the information they collect is useful.
2. The Assessment must be easily duplicated by anyone, anywhere. We wanted to develop an assessment that had limited to no barriers of entry. That is why the assessment requires minimal equipment and minimal space.
3. The Assessment must force players to be faster and more accurate to achieve a higher score. The iSoccer assessment is the same for all ages and any player can advance to the next level by performing the skill with more speed, precision and accuracy.