BEST player assessment

Your game.
Your starting point.

Every athlete has a next step. Find yours with a quick soccer skill check.

About 4 minutesOptional ball checksNo email required

Find my starting level

First, a little about youLet’s get started

Meet the athlete

Who’s bringing the game?

Take it together. Your athlete knows how the game feels; you see how they play.

Who’s filling this out?

Parent + AthleteRecommended · get both sides of their gameParent onlyAthlete only

Athlete’s age groupTime playing soccerWhere do they play most?

Final step · optional

Bring the ball into it.

One last step: show what you can do. Try any of these three drills with a parent, or skip straight to your profile. Two or more observed drills can lightly refine your estimate.

Keep it in the air

Use a ball that fits the athlete, on a clear, level surface. Younger players should have a parent nearby.
Drop the ball from the hands. Count foot touches before it hits the ground. No hands or bounce catches.
Take three attempts with a short rest. Record the best count. Zero is a useful starting point too.

How was this checked?Best consecutive touches

What did you observe?

Juggling is one kind of ball control. A good match player may not practice it.

Add a drill video Optional

Film 10–45 seconds with the athlete, ball and drill area in view. Keep other people out of the clip. MP4, MOV or WebM, up to 10 MB.

Choose a video

BEST does not save the clip in this flow. Google processes it under its API terms. Feedback is provisional and can miss things; a coach confirms your level.

Choose a clip to preview it. Nothing uploads until you select Analyze.

Pass. Receive. Repeat.

Use a safe wall, a clear flat area, and a ball that fits the athlete. Mark a line 2 metres from the wall. No safe wall? Skip this.
Stay behind the line. Use one touch to control the return, then one to pass. Count only passes that return within one step and are controlled.
Try a few practice passes. Then do two 30-second rounds, rest between them, and record the better count. Use the same surface and distance next time.

How was this checked?Controlled returns in 30 seconds

What did you observe?

Count controlled returns, not every kick. This is a personal baseline, not an age ranking.

Add a drill video Optional

Film 10–45 seconds with the athlete, ball and drill area in view. Keep other people out of the clip. MP4, MOV or WebM, up to 10 MB.

Choose a video

BEST does not save the clip in this flow. Google processes it under its API terms. Feedback is provisional and can miss things; a coach confirms your level.

Choose a clip to preview it. Nothing uploads until you select Analyze.

Turn and go

Put two markers 3 metres apart on a clear, level surface. Keep the full athlete, ball and both markers in view.
Dribble from one marker to the other. Turn with the ball under control at each end. Count a turn only when the ball stays within one step.
Practice first. Complete two 30-second rounds with a rest, then record the better count. Stop if uncomfortable.

How was this checked?Controlled turns in 30 seconds

What did you observe?

Control comes before speed. This is a personal baseline, not an age ranking.

Add a drill video Optional

Film 10–45 seconds with the athlete, ball and drill area in view. Keep other people out of the clip. MP4, MOV or WebM, up to 10 MB.

Choose a video

BEST does not save the clip in this flow. Google processes it under its API terms. Feedback is provisional and can miss things; a coach confirms your level.

Choose a clip to preview it. Nothing uploads until you select Analyze.

Enable JavaScript to take the interactive skill check, or book your in-person assessment directly.

A starting point.
A real next step.

This check uses your observations to suggest a starting level and training priorities. It doesn’t compare your athlete with national rankings or predict their potential.

Player scenarios explore game understanding separately. Younger athletes and parent-only responses skip those challenges. Goalkeepers receive an outfield profile, not a goalkeeper rating.

The scoring is preliminary and has not yet been validated against BEST coach assessments. Your coach confirms the fit in person.

Go straight to an in-person assessment ↗

What happens

Arrive and tour See the facility and meet the coach.
Your player trains They work with a BEST coach during the 30-minute assessment. No pressure, just soccer.
Talk it through The coach shares what they saw and answers your questions.
Get the Player Card (same day) Your player’s level, their top 3 focus areas, and the group and plan we recommend.

What we look at

During the first 5 minutes on the turf, Coach Alex evaluates athletic fundamentals: coordination, balance, footwork off the ball, and running form. Over the 30-minute evaluation, players are assessed across eight core criteria: focus, touch quality, execution speed, bilateral competency (both feet), timing, field awareness, coaching receptivity, and consistency.

First 5 minutes coordination, footwork off the ball, balance, and running form.
Technical mastery touch quality, execution speed, bilateral competency (both feet), and timing.
Game intelligence & mentality field awareness, focus, coaching receptivity, and consistency.

Who it’s for

New families deciding if BEST is the right fit
Club players getting ready for tryouts
Players coming back after a break or injury
Parents who want an honest outside view

Price: $40 · 30 min

The full $40 is credited toward any training purchased. No obligation to join.

Reserve your assessment session

Book a 30-minute evaluation slot with Coach Alex. Includes coach observation, facility tour, and personalized Player Card:

Service	Duration	Price	Direct Booking
BEST Player Assessment	30 min	$40	Book assessment ↗

Why spots are limited

Each coach works with no more than six players at a time, so assessment spots are limited each week.

Questions

What should my player bring?

Turf shoes or cleats, shin guards, water and a ball in the right size.

Can I watch?

Yes. Parents are welcome to watch the session from our sideline viewing area right beside the turf.

What age?

We assess players from age 4 (BEST Minis) up through high school, college, and adult competitive players.

What if we can’t make it?

Reschedule at least 24 hours before. Later changes follow our standard 24-hour policy.

Do we have to sign up after?

No. You’ll get the Player Card either way.

What to bring to training

Your game.
Your starting point.

Who’s bringing the game?

Where are they playing?

Build on this

Your next focus

Your skills in action

Let’s see it in action.

Bring the ball into it.

A starting point.
A real next step.

What happens

What we look at

Who it’s for

Price: $40 · 30 min

Reserve your assessment session

Why spots are limited

Questions

What should my player bring?

Can I watch?

What age?

What if we can’t make it?

Do we have to sign up after?

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Your game.Your starting point.

Who’s bringing the game?

Where are they playing?

Build on this

Your next focus

Your skills in action

Let’s see it in action.

Bring the ball into it.

A starting point.A real next step.

What happens

What we look at

Who it’s for

Price: $40 · 30 min

Reserve your assessment session

Why spots are limited

Questions

What should my player bring?

Can I watch?

What age?

What if we can’t make it?

Do we have to sign up after?

Your game.
Your starting point.

A starting point.
A real next step.