“At San Diego Surf, the hardest part isn't finding talent, it's keeping everyone aligned on a standard. Skillmasters gave us club-wide player data we can support, and it has become a competitive advantage for us on the field and in player retention.”
Josh HendersonExecutive Director, San Diego Surf
“It's a great way to push yourself physically, mentally, and technically, and to gauge where you stand against others on the same path.”
Ben DaviesTottenham CB, Welsh National Team Captain
“I would recommend using Skillmasters, as it will provide extra insight into the potential of players within your academies.”
Ryan DaviesAcademy Manager, Swansea City
“Skillmasters is essential. It helps players develop technical skills while maintaining fitness levels.”
Joan OlivaSporting Director, Louisiana Soccer Association
“We've incorporated the player feedback loop via Skillmasters, and it has helped us a lot to visualize all the data we have.”
Yiannis KotsisFormer Greek NT Chief Scientist · Human Performance Lab
The problem
Player decisions are still made on opinions. Everyone can feel it.
Two coaches watch the same player and see two different players. Move-up calls get second-guessed by parents. “He’s developing well” isn’t something you can show. It’s something you hope they believe. And every spring, families leave for the club down the road because they never saw proof their player was getting better with you.
The data exists to settle all of it. Most clubs just never collect it the same way twice.
How it works
From measured to meaningful in three steps.
1
Measure
Every player runs the same standardized skill tests, captured with laser timing and AI video verification. No coach stopwatch, no clipboard, no bias.
2
Verify & rank
Results are validated and benchmarked against players nationwide, so a score means the same thing for every player, every team, every season.
3
Act
Every result becomes a roadmap. Clubs gain actionable development data, and players gain clear benchmarks, progress tracking, and next-step priorities.
For directors & coaches
Run your club on data you can defend.
See your whole club at a glance. Compare age groups, spot coaching consistency gaps, and flag outliers for placement. All in one dashboard, not twelve spreadsheets.
Make every team decision defensible. Walk into a parent conversation with objective numbers, not “trust me.”
Prove development, season over season. Show families measured progress, it’s the most powerful retention tool you have.
See exactly where you stand. Speed, technical skill, and agility benchmarked against players in your club and across the country.
Watch your numbers climb season over season. Get a clear, unbiased picture of where you are compared to your peers, and where you need to get to for the level you want to reach.
Development in numbers you can share. Share with coaches, with college recruiters, with the player who needs to see how far they’ve come.
What happened isn't the same as what a player can do.
Coaches provide opinions. Game stats record outcomes. Skillmasters measures the abilities that drive performance, using one objective standard for every player.
What matters
Subjective tools
Game footage & stats
Skillmasters
What it measures
What a coach sees
What happened in a game
What a player can actually do
Consistent comparison
No. Varies by evaluator
No. Every game presents different variables
Yes. Every player is measured the same way
Defensible with parents
Requires trust in the evaluator
Skewed by teammates, tactics, and opportunity
Objective, measurable, and repeatable
Value to the player
Limited development insight
Highlight video
Clear progress tracking and gap analysis
Gets better over time
No. Adds more opinions, not more certainty
No. There’s no standardized benchmark
Yes. The more you test, the clearer your development trajectory becomes
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Sample Club Testing
Sample Player · May 11, 2026 – May 15, 2026
Central Midfielder
Results
Speed
77
20 Meter3.69 sec7928th /83
10 Meter2.18 sec5640th /83
Peak Velocity6.64 m/s9410th /83
Agility
81
Zigzag8.43 sec7052nd /83
Arrowhead9.36 sec93T 11th /83
Broad Jump5' 10"81T 10th /79
Ball Control
91
Zigzag Dribbling10.22 sec9810th /83
Arrowhead Dribbling11.85 sec8334th /82
Passing11.25 sec92T 29th /60
Small Space Differential1.79 sec98—
Open Field Differential2.49 sec63—
Understanding the Skillmasters Player Profile
What is this report?
The Skillmasters Player Profile is a comprehensive athletic and technical assessment carried out by trained evaluators. It measures three scored categories, Speed, Agility, and Ball Control, with each result benchmarked against players of the same age group. The player's position is Central Midfielder. Tests were recorded on May 11, 2026.
What is a percentile?
Color
Range
Meaning
Green
75%+
Strong performance
Yellow
50–75%
Good, room to develop
Orange
25–50%
Needs attention
Red
0–25%
Priority focus area
The "Global Rank" represents a percentile score. It shows the percentage of players in the same age and gender group, across every country we've tested, that the player performs better than. Note that timed drills work inversely: fewer seconds is faster and a better percentile, so don't be alarmed if a smaller time has a high rank.
Central Midfielder: what this position demands
Each score connects directly to the player's role on the pitch. Here is how the tested metrics map to the demands of a central midfielder.
Key game demands
Key attributes
Tested metrics
Turning under pressure
Agility (tight spaces)
Zigzag & Zigzag Dribbling
Covering space
Movement efficiency
Arrowhead & 20 Meter
Pressing, short bursts
Acceleration
10 Meter & Zigzag
Tempo control
Ball control
Passing & Zigzag
Breaking lines
Dribbling
Zigzag Dribbling & Zigzag
Sample Player Report
Speed — Score: 77
Speed measures how quickly the player can accelerate, build speed, and cover ground in central midfield. The profile is stronger over distance than in the first steps, with 10 Meter (56%) sitting behind 20 Meter (79%) and Peak Velocity (94%). That suggests he becomes more effective once he has space to build into the run. For a central midfielder, this should help with box-to-box coverage, longer recoveries, and supporting both sides of the ball when play stretches. The next step is improving early acceleration so his pressing and short-distance reactions match his top-end running ability.
Speed metric
Result
77
20 Meter
3.69 sec
79
10 Meter
2.18 sec
56
Peak Velocity
6.64 m/s
94
10 Meter (56%) shows workable short-burst speed, with room to improve first-step acceleration for pressing and separation.
20 Meter (79%) shows he builds speed well once the run extends.
Peak Velocity (94%) shows very good top-end running speed for longer recoveries and open-field actions.
Agility — Score: 81
Agility measures how well the player changes direction, re-accelerates, and applies power in movement. Arrowhead (93%) and Broad Jump (81%) are both strong, while Zigzag (70%) is solid but less defining. That combination points to good movement output and efficient redirection, especially when he can flow into the next action. For a central midfielder, this should help him adjust to loose balls, change angles to receive, and move into space quickly. A useful focus is sharpening tighter, more controlled change-of-direction patterns so Zigzag better matches his other movement scores.
Agility metric
Result
81
Zigzag
8.43 sec
70
Arrowhead
9.36 sec
93
Broad Jump
5' 10"
81
Zigzag (70%) is a solid change-of-direction result, but not as strong as the rest of his movement profile.
Arrowhead (93%) shows very efficient movement when covering space and changing direction.
Broad Jump (81%) shows good lower-body power, which can help him drive out of cuts and challenges.
Ball Control — Score: 91
Ball control measures how well the player receives, carries, and plays the ball under different movement demands. This is the strongest part of his testing, with Zigzag Dribbling (98%), Passing (92%), and Arrowhead Dribbling (83%) all rating well. Small Space Differential (98%) is especially encouraging because it suggests his dribbling in tight areas is already close to his movement speed without the ball. For a central midfielder, that points to comfort receiving under pressure, carrying away from traffic, and still executing passes cleanly. Open Field Differential (63%) is a more moderate result and gives a clear next step in making carries in space more efficient at speed.
Ball control metric
Result
91
Zigzag Dribbling
10.22 sec
98
Small Space Differential
1.79 sec
98
Arrowhead Dribbling
11.85 sec
83
Open Field Differential
2.49 sec
63
Passing
11.25 sec
92
Zigzag Dribbling (98%) is a clear strength and supports close control when carrying through pressure.
Passing (92%) is a clear strength and supports clean distribution in midfield.
Open Field Differential (63%) suggests room to make ball carrying in space closer to his movement speed without the ball.
Small Space Differential (98%) suggests his dribbling in tight spaces is already very close to his movement ability without the ball.
Arrowhead Dribbling (83%) shows good control when carrying through directional changes in more open patterns.
Position-specific assessment
For a central midfielder, the player shows a strong blend of ball control and dribbling. Ball control is supported by Passing (92%), while agility in tight spaces combines Zigzag (70%) with Zigzag Dribbling (98%), which points to composure when receiving and turning under pressure. Movement efficiency stands out through Arrowhead (93%) and 20 Meter (79%), and Peak Velocity (94%) adds range when he has to cover larger spaces. Acceleration is more moderate, with 10 Meter (56%) suggesting his first steps in pressing or short separation are less defining than his longer-distance speed. Overall, the profile fits a midfielder who can help control tempo, carry through pressure, and stay involved over distance while continuing to sharpen early explosiveness.
Key takeaways
The player's clearest strength is their technical work, with dribbling supported by Zigzag Dribbling (98%) and ball control supported by Passing (92%).
Movement efficiency is a real positive for a central midfielder, with Arrowhead (93%), 20 Meter (79%), and Peak Velocity (94%) helping him cover space when the game stretches.
Acceleration is the main physical development point, since 10 Meter (56%) is more moderate than the rest of the profile and matters in first-step pressing and short separations.
Agility in tight spaces and dribbling work well together: Zigzag (70%) is solid, and Zigzag Dribbling (98%) suggests he can still turn and carry effectively under pressure.