Assessment Center

U14 Full Player Evaluation

U14

8

Criteria

45

Minutes

65

Max Points

Instructions

  1. 1

    Run players through a structured session: warmup, technical drills, small-sided games.

  2. 2

    Score each criterion based on observations across the full session.

  3. 3

    At least two coaches should score independently and compare notes.

Scoring Rubric

Dribbling & Ball Control weight 2×

"Can the player maintain possession under light pressure at pace?"

1
Weak — Loses ball immediately under any pressure; no effective 1v1 moves.
2
Below Average — Retains ball in open space but loses it in tight areas consistently.
3
Average — Competent in tight spaces; executes 1–2 reliable dribbling moves.
4
Above Average — Beats defenders consistently with variety; maintains pace with ball.
5
Elite — Dominant in 1v1; changes speed and direction fluidly; rarely dispossessed.
Passing & Receiving weight 2×

"Does the ball arrive at pace and on the right foot of the receiver?"

1
Weak — Inaccurate passes frequently; poor first touch loses possession.
2
Below Average — Accurate at short range only; heavy first touch regularly.
3
Average — Reliable short passing; first touch into space in open situations.
4
Above Average — Accurate short and medium passes; first touch sets up next action.
5
Elite — Precise passing at all ranges; exceptional first touch under pressure.
Shooting weight 2×

"Does the player strike cleanly and choose the right option?"

1
Weak — Rarely strikes cleanly; shots off-target or blocked easily.
2
Below Average — On-target occasionally; limited to one foot; little power.
3
Average — Scores from inside the box with dominant foot; decent power.
4
Above Average — Consistent shots on target with both feet; reads goal correctly.
5
Elite — Clinical finisher; places shots accurately under pressure; both feet.
Defending weight 2×

"Does the player delay, jockey, and win the ball cleanly?"

1
Weak — Dives in recklessly; easily beaten; no defensive positioning.
2
Below Average — Sometimes goal-side; tackles too early; beaten in most 1v1s.
3
Average — Gets goal-side; jockeys before committing; wins ~50% of 1v1s.
4
Above Average — Strong positional sense; patient and wins clean tackles regularly.
5
Elite — Dominant defensively; forces mistakes; reads play early and intercepts.
Speed & Fitness weight 1×

"Is the player still working hard in the final 15 minutes?"

1
Weak — Visibly fatigued early; walking when others are jogging.
2
Below Average — Energy drops noticeably in second half of session.
3
Average — Maintains effort throughout; speed is adequate for age group.
4
Above Average — High energy throughout; one of the faster players in sprints.
5
Elite — Exceptional pace and endurance; fastest or near-fastest; never stops working.
Decision Making weight 2×

"Does the player pick the right option quickly?"

1
Weak — Holds ball too long; wrong option most of the time; panics under pressure.
2
Below Average — Slow decisions; right option occasionally; struggles reading pressure.
3
Average — Correct decisions more often than not; slight hesitation under pressure.
4
Above Average — Quick, accurate decisions; reads press and plays out under pressure.
5
Elite — Exceptional game intelligence; always one step ahead; leads others.
Attitude & Coachability weight 1×

"Does the player implement feedback immediately?"

1
Poor — Dismissive of feedback; sulks after mistakes; disrupts others.
2
Below Average — Accepts feedback but rarely implements it; inconsistent effort.
3
Good — Listens to feedback; makes effort to adjust; solid team attitude.
4
Very Good — Applies coaching immediately; high effort; encourages teammates.
5
Exceptional — Actively seeks feedback; leads by example; lifts those around them.
Communication weight 1×

"Is the player calling for the ball, directing teammates, and tracking runs?"

1
Silent — No communication observed; plays in isolation.
2
Minimal — Calls for ball occasionally; little leadership or direction.
3
Communicating — Regular calls for ball and basic positional direction.
4
Vocal Leader — Consistent communication; organises teammates; clear and confident.
5
Outstanding — Commanding presence; constant clear communication; directs the team.

Score a Player

Running Score —