Assessment Center

U12 Technical Tryout

U12

7

Criteria

35

Minutes

50

Max Points

Instructions

  1. 1

    Run a structured session: 10-min technical warmup, 15-min drill stations, 10-min small-sided game.

  2. 2

    Score each criterion based on observations across the whole session.

  3. 3

    Focus on potential and trainability, not just current level.

Scoring Rubric

Dribbling & Close Control weight 2×

"Can the player keep the ball at pace and beat a defender?"

1
Weak — Loses ball easily; limited skill moves; dominant foot only.
2
Below Average — Works in open space but loses ball under pressure consistently.
3
Average — Competent dribbler; beats defenders with 1–2 reliable moves.
4
Above Average — Confident with both feet; beats defenders regularly with variety.
5
Excellent — Dominant 1v1 player; fluid skill execution; hard to dispossess.
Passing & Receiving weight 2×

"Are passes accurate and is the first touch setting up the next action?"

1
Weak — Frequent misplaced passes; poor first touch loses possession.
2
Below Average — Accurate at short range; first touch often too heavy.
3
Average — Reliable short/medium passes; decent first touch in space.
4
Above Average — Accurate to 20 yards; first touch sets up next action cleanly.
5
Excellent — Precise at all ranges; first touch under pressure is exceptional.
Shooting weight 1×

"Does the player strike cleanly and get shots on target?"

1
Weak — Poor technique; shots rarely on frame.
2
Below Average — On-target occasionally; lacks power or accuracy.
3
Average — Consistent shots from inside box; reasonable power.
4
Above Average — Accurate and powerful from range; uses both feet.
5
Excellent — Clinical finisher; places shots under pressure; both feet with quality.
Defending weight 1×

"Does the player stay patient and win the ball cleanly?"

1
Weak — Rushes in; easily beaten; no defensive shape awareness.
2
Below Average — Sometimes correctly positioned; too eager to tackle.
3
Average — Gets goal-side; jockeys before committing; wins ~50% of 1v1s.
4
Above Average — Patient, well-positioned; wins clean tackles regularly.
5
Excellent — Reads play early; forces errors; dominant defensively.
Speed & Fitness weight 1×

"Is the player still pressing and sprinting in the final 10 minutes?"

1
Weak — Fatigues early; walking when others run.
2
Below Average — Energy drops noticeably after 20 minutes.
3
Average — Maintains effort throughout; adequate speed for age.
4
Above Average — High energy throughout; among faster players in session.
5
Excellent — Exceptional pace and endurance; fastest in group; relentless.
Decision Making weight 2×

"Does the player pick the right pass, dribble, or shot quickly?"

1
Weak — Holds ball too long; wrong option most of the time.
2
Below Average — Slow decisions; right option occasionally under pressure.
3
Average — Generally correct; slight hesitation under pressure.
4
Above Average — Quick and accurate; reads press and plays out calmly.
5
Excellent — Exceptional game intelligence; always one step ahead of play.
Attitude & Coachability weight 1×

"Does the player implement feedback immediately and support teammates?"

1
Poor — Dismissive of feedback; sulks after mistakes; isolates self.
2
Below Average — Accepts feedback reluctantly; inconsistent effort.
3
Good — Listens and adjusts; solid team-first attitude.
4
Very Good — Applies coaching immediately; encourages teammates.
5
Exceptional — Actively seeks feedback; leads and lifts those around them.

Score a Player

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