Athletic Assessment 04/04/2026
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Anthony

Sport: Football (Soccer) Age: U16
Assessment Complete
87%
of elite
Top Speed
26.5 km/h — Target: 30.5 km/h
95%
of elite
Acceleration
1.78s vs 1.69s elite 0-10m
86%
of elite
Reactive Speed
1.80s ball reactive vs 1.55s target
What These Rings Mean
These three rings represent Anthony’s current performance relative to elite youth (U16) benchmarks. Top Speed measures peak velocity (26.5 km/h vs 30.5 km/h target — a solid base with room to push higher through improved mechanics and power development). Acceleration tracks 0-10m sprint capacity relative to elite U16 standards (~1.69s target). Reactive Speed reflects ball-reactive sprint performance (1.80s vs 1.55s target over 10m) — measures decision speed and explosive first-step combined.
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1.78s
0-10m Sprint
5m split: 0.98s
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3.15s
0-20m Sprint
1st 10m: 1.78 / 2nd 10m: 1.37
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1.36s
10m Fly (Max V)
Peak velocity zone
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26.5
Top Speed (km/h)
10m / 1.36s × 3.6
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21.4m
10-Bound Distance
Avg 2.14m per bound
1Elite Comparison
Anthony vs Youth Benchmarks
Anthony
Above Average (U16)
Elite Youth (U16)
Metric Anthony Above Avg (U16) Elite Youth (U16) Gap to Above Avg Gap to Elite Visual
0-10m Sprint 1.78s 1.74s 1.69s -2.3% -5.3%
0-20m Sprint 3.15s 3.05s 2.94s -3.3% -7.1%
10m Fly 1.36s 1.25s 1.18s -8.8% -15.3%
Top Speed 26.5 km/h ~28.8 km/h ~30.5 km/h -8.0% -13.1%
Ball Reactive 10m 1.80s ~1.65s ~1.55s -9.1% -16.1%
10-Bound Distance 21.4m ~25m ~28.5m -14.4% -24.9%
Reading This Table
Above Average (U16) = top 25% of athletic players in the U16 age group. Elite Youth (U16) = top-tier youth academy-level athletes at this age. The gap percentages show how far Anthony is from each benchmark — green = within range, yellow = moderate gap, red = significant gap. Anthony’s 0-10m and 0-20m are close to above-average benchmarks, while his max velocity and bounding are the biggest areas for development.
2Sprint Split Analysis
⚡ Acceleration Phase (0-10m)
0-5m Split
0.98s
0-10m Total
1.78s
5-10m Split
0.80s
Anthony’s 0-10m of 1.78s is a solid result, just 3.5% off the above-average U16 benchmark of 1.72s. His 5-10m split of 0.80s shows excellent speed buildup after the initial push — faster than his 0-5m of 0.98s, indicating he accelerates well through the drive phase. Room to improve first-step explosiveness and starting mechanics to close the gap to elite (1.69s).
🏃 Speed Maintenance (0-20m)
1st 10m
1.78s
2nd 10m
1.37s
Total 0-20m
3.15s
Anthony’s 2nd 10m of 1.37s is significantly faster than his 1st 10m (1.78s) — showing excellent speed buildup through the acceleration phase. His 0-20m total of 3.15s is close to the above-average U16 benchmark of 3.05s. The speed buildup from 1.78s to 1.37s demonstrates strong mechanics transition from drive phase to upright running.
⚽ Ball Reactive Test (10m)
Ball to 5m
0.94s
Anthony to 10m
1.80s
vs No-Ball 0-10m
1.78s
In the ball-reactive test, a ball is rolled past a 5m laser gate (0.94s), and Anthony sprints to a 10m gate (1.80s). Comparing his reactive 10m (1.80s) to his standing 10m (1.78s), his reactive sprint is 0.02s slower — nearly identical, showing he processes the visual stimulus efficiently and reacts with minimal delay. The tight gap between ball-reactive and standing start indicates good reaction processing and movement initiation.
💪 Bounding Test (10 Bounds)
Distance
21.4m
Per Bound
2.14m
Elite Target
27m
Anthony covers 21.4m in 10 bounds (2.14m per bound). Elite U16 athletes cover ~28.5m in 10 bounds (2.85m per bound). This indicates significant room for development in single-leg power, hip extension, and horizontal force production. Bounding distance directly correlates with acceleration and stride length in sprinting — improving this is the biggest lever to unlock faster sprint times across all distances.
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Coach Assessment Summary
Anthony’s assessment reveals a developing athlete with a solid acceleration base and clear areas to unlock more speed. At U16, his 0-10m of 1.78s is just 3.5% off the above-average benchmark, and his 0-20m of 3.15s shows good speed buildup with a strong 2nd 10m split of 1.37s. His 10m fly of 1.36s (26.5 km/h) and bounding distance of 21.4m highlight that max velocity and horizontal power are the primary development targets. His ball-reactive time (1.80s) is near-identical to his standing start (1.78s), showing efficient reaction processing. Priority: max velocity mechanics, horizontal power development, and reactive speed sharpening.
3Video Analysis
Analysis 1
Top Speed Mechanics
Breakdown of Anthony’s top-speed running form — stride length, ground contact, knee stability, hip extension, and spinal rotation.
Key Findings
  • ~6 strides per 10m segment — 1.7-1.8m per stride vs 2.0m target
  • Knee deformation on ground contact — lacks quad strength and reactive stiffness
  • Lands in front of centre of mass — creating braking forces
  • Excessive spinal rotation — far elbow externally rotates outward
  • Valgus knee (inward collapse) — lack of hip stability
  • 110ms ground contact time vs 85-90ms target — losing 3-4 km/h from this alone
  • Good eye gaze — fixated forward and straight, good skull posture
  • Hip extension not too bad — decent horizontal projection
Coach Summary
Key Issues: Anthony takes ~6 strides to cover 10m (1.7-1.8m per stride) when the target is 2.0m. This stride length deficit comes from knee deformation on ground contact — his knee can’t handle the forces, causing it to buckle. He lacks quad strength and reactive stiffness from the nervous system. He also lands in front of his centre of mass, creating braking forces on every step. Excessive spinal rotation sends his far elbow outwards. Valgus knee (knees collapsing inward) shows hip instability. Ground contact time is 110ms vs a target of 85-90ms — reducing this alone would gain 3-4 km/h.

Fix: Increase elasticity and reactive stiffness through plyometrics and specific elastic work to improve stride length. Strengthen quads to prevent knee deformation on impact. Work on tucking the elbow in to reduce spinal rotation and improve forward efficiency. Build hip stability to address valgus knee. Good foundation — eye gaze and posture are already strong.
Analysis 2
Acceleration Mechanics
Analysis of Anthony’s acceleration mechanics from a standing start. Evaluating first-step, body angles, force direction, and drive phase.
Key Findings
  • Back leg used as stabiliser only — not pushing forward
  • Lifts front leg to initiate — 180ms delay before force application
  • Lands in front of centre of mass on first steps
  • Tension through face and wrists — slowing arm and leg turnover
  • Flat-footed landing — ankles not stiff enough
  • Knee deformation on impact — heel collapses, 140ms ground contact vs 90-100ms target
  • Aggressive and intentful movement — good intent
  • Hip extension projects him horizontally — going more forward than vertical
Coach Summary
Key Issues: Back leg is used only as a stabiliser, not to push forward. He lifts his front leg to initiate instead of stepping forward — wasting 180ms before force is applied. Lands in front of his centre of mass on the first steps, reducing forward projection. Tension through face and wrists slows arm frequency, which directly slows leg turnover (arms fire the legs). Lands flat-footed with knee deformation — spending 140ms on the ground vs a 90-100ms target. The knee buckles, causing the heel to collapse.

Fix: This is more a strength issue than a mechanical issue. Strengthen quads to keep knees stable on impact and prevent deformation. Stiffen ankles to decrease ground contact time. Reduce facial and wrist tension for faster limb speed. Teach him to stay lower, get sternum forward, and step forward instead of lifting the front leg. His aggressive intent and horizontal projection are positives to build on.
Analysis 3
Dribbling Mechanics
Breakdown of Anthony’s dribbling mechanics — ball contact timing, body position, foot strike, and speed with the ball.
Key Findings
  • Back leg used as balancer, not pusher — same pattern as no-ball acceleration
  • Lifts front foot to initiate — 250ms delay before ball contact
  • Big toe and foot facing outwards — pushing pressure to groin
  • Heel recovery too high — needs to stay lower to ground
  • Not running into the ball — pushing then chasing it
  • Landing in front of COM — knee collapses to decelerate
  • Has to slow down in first 5m to regain ball control
Coach Summary
Key Issues: Same initiation pattern as his no-ball acceleration — back leg acts as balancer, front foot lifts to start. This creates a 250ms delay before he even contacts the ball. His foot faces outwards (big toe and ankle), pushing pressure to the groin instead of directing force forward. Heel recovery is too high — needs to stay lower to the ground. He’s not running into the ball but pushing it then chasing, creating a gap. He has to slow down in the first 5m to regain control. Landing in front of COM causes knee collapse and braking.

Fix: Run into the ball with knees bent — don’t push it ahead and chase. Keep the foot and ankle facing forward, not outwards. Lower heel recovery to stay close to the ground. Land under centre of mass to maintain speed — don’t reach in front. The goal is to dribble with minimal speed difference between running with and without the ball.
4Performance Metrics
📊Performance Metrics
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0-10m Sprint
1.78sNear Above Average
Current: 1.78sElite Youth: ~1.69s
What This Means
Anthony’s 0-10m of 1.78s is just 0.04s off the above-average U16 benchmark of 1.74s and only 5.3% off elite (1.69s). This is a solid result showing good acceleration ability. The 5m split of 0.98s and subsequent 5-10m split of 0.80s show strong speed buildup through the drive phase. With improved first-step power, shin angles, and horizontal force production, pushing to 1.70s within 12 months is realistic.
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Top Speed (Max Velocity)
26.5 km/hDeveloping
Current: 26.5 km/hElite Youth: 30.5 km/h
What This Means
Anthony’s peak speed of 26.5 km/h (1.36s per 10m fly) places him below the above-average U16 benchmark of ~28.8 km/h. At U16, there’s significant room for speed development as strength, power, and neuromuscular coordination are still maturing. With better hip extension, ground contact mechanics, and stride frequency, pushing toward 28.5+ km/h within 12 months is achievable.
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Speed Buildup (0-20m)
3.15sNear Above Average
Current: 3.15sElite Youth: ~2.94s
What This Means
Anthony’s 0-20m of 3.15s is close to the above-average U16 benchmark of 3.05s. His 2nd 10m of 1.37s is significantly faster than his 1st 10m (1.78s), showing excellent speed buildup through the acceleration phase. To close the gap to elite (2.94s), the focus is on improving first-step explosiveness, max velocity mechanics, and building horizontal power through bounding and plyometrics.
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10-Bound Distance
21.4mNeeds Development
Current: 21.4m (2.14m avg)Elite: 28.5m (2.85m avg)
What This Means
Anthony covers 21.4m in 10 bounds (2.14m per bound). Elite U16 athletes cover ~28.5m in 10 bounds (2.85m per bound). Bounding distance measures single-leg horizontal power — the engine behind acceleration and stride length. This is the biggest development gap in Anthony’s profile. Improving hip extension, glute power, and triple extension mechanics will increase bound distance, which directly translates to faster sprint times and longer, more powerful strides.
5Development Priority Plan
1
Max Velocity & Sprint Mechanics
Anthony’s 10m fly of 1.36s (26.5 km/h) is the biggest gap to elite benchmarks. Top speed is built through improved mechanics, hip extension, and ground contact efficiency.
Hip Extension & Toe-Off MechanicsDrive full triple extension at toe-off — ankle, knee, hip. Maximise the force applied into the ground before the foot leaves. Target hip extension angle from current toward 175° at toe-off for maximum power transfer.
Ground Contact EfficiencyReduce ground contact time through reactive strength and stiffness training. The faster the foot gets on and off the ground, the faster the stride cycle. Plyometrics, drop jumps, and sprint technique drills.
Frontside MechanicsImprove knee drive height, thigh separation, and the “piston” action of the legs at top speed. Teach the foot to strike under or slightly behind COM at max velocity to eliminate braking forces.
Target: 10m fly under 1.25s, top speed 28.5+ km/h within 12 months
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Horizontal Power & Bounding
Improve 10-bound distance from 21.4m toward 25m (2.14m to 2.5m per bound). Build the single-leg power that drives faster acceleration and longer strides.
Bounding ProgressionsProgressive bounding work — alternate leg bounds, single-leg hops, horizontal jump variations. Build the elastic power that translates to stride length and acceleration. Start with low-volume, high-quality reps.
Strength TrainingDevelop posterior chain strength through hip thrusts, RDLs, and single-leg squat variations. At U16, the body is ready for structured strength work that directly translates to sprint power.
Plyometric DevelopmentLayer in depth jumps, box jumps, and reactive hops to improve the stretch-shortening cycle. Build the elastic stiffness that turns strength into speed on the pitch.
Target: 25m in 10 bounds (2.5m avg), measurable strength gains within 12 months
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Reactive Speed & First Step
Sharpen the ball-reactive speed and close the gap between 1.80s reactive and elite target of 1.55s. Build on the efficient reaction processing Anthony already shows.
Reactive Start DrillsBall drops, visual cue starts, competitive chases. His near-identical reactive vs standing times (1.80s vs 1.78s) show good processing — now sharpen the physical execution.
First 3 StepsExplosive first-step mechanics — low drive angle, aggressive arm pump, full extension. Drop the 0-5m from 0.98s toward 0.90s through improved starting technique and power.
Sport-Specific SpeedIntegrate sprint mechanics into football-specific movements — ball chasing, transition sprints, 1v1 attacking runs, and defensive recovery sprints.
Target: Ball reactive 10m under 1.65s, 0-5m under 0.92s within 12 months
6Football Context
At U16, Anthony is entering a peak window for speed and power development. Puberty is amplifying strength gains, the neuromuscular system is highly responsive to sprint training, and the physical foundation built now will define his speed profile into senior football. Here’s how his data translates to his game on the pitch.
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First to the Ball
Anthony’s 0-10m of 1.78s makes him competitive over the crucial first-to-the-ball distance. His ball reactive time of 1.80s is near-identical to his standing start, showing efficient reaction processing. Improving to 0-10m under 1.70s and reactive under 1.65s would make him noticeably quicker than most opponents in 50/50 situations and give him the edge in tight spaces.
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Breakaway Speed
At 26.5 km/h top speed and a 0-20m of 3.15s, Anthony has a developing speed base. His 2nd 10m split of 1.37s shows he builds speed effectively through a run — critical for breakaways over 20-40m. Pushing top speed toward 28.5+ km/h is the key unlock — this is where the gap between getting caught and breaking free lives.
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Power & Physical Presence
Anthony’s bounding power (2.14m avg) is the foundation for explosive direction changes, sharp turns, and powerful first steps. As single-leg power improves to 2.5m+ per bound, his ability to accelerate out of turns, win physical duels, and generate separation will improve dramatically. At U16, building this power base is what separates players who dominate physically from those who get outrun.
7What’s Next — 12 Month Targets
Based on Anthony’s current data, here are realistic 12 month targets. At U16, the biggest gains come from max velocity mechanics, strength/power development, and reactive speed sharpening. His acceleration base is solid — the priority is pushing top speed higher, building bounding power, and sharpening ball-reactive speed.
0-10m Sprint
1.78s→1.70s
4.5% improvement — 12 month target
0-20m Sprint
3.15s→3.00s
5% improvement — 12 month target
10m Fly (Max Velocity)
1.36s→1.25s
8% improvement — 12 month target
Top Speed
26.5 km/h→28.8 km/h
9% improvement — 12 month target
Ball Reactive 10m
1.80s→1.65s
8% improvement — 12 month target
10-Bound Distance
21.4m→25m
17% improvement — 12 month target
82-3 Year Athlete Development Vision
Anthony is at a critical development window. At U16, puberty is amplifying strength and power gains, the neuromuscular system responds rapidly to structured sprint and strength training, and the physical qualities built now will define his speed profile into senior football. The pathway: max velocity and power first, then sport-specific speed integration, then athletic dominance.
Year 1 — Speed & Power Foundation
Unlock Max Velocity
Top Speed28-29 km/h
0-10m1.70s
0-20m3.00s
Bounding25m
Focus on max velocity mechanics, horizontal power development, and structured strength training. Improve hip extension, ground contact efficiency, and build bounding power from 21.4m toward 25m. Layer in plyometrics and reactive drills. Anthony becomes a noticeably faster, more powerful athlete on the pitch — the speed difference becomes visible in games.
Year 2 — Speed Expression & Integration
Speed Becomes a Weapon
Top Speed30-31 km/h
0-10m1.65s
0-20m2.94s
Bounding27m
Layer on advanced plyometrics, reactive agility, and sport-specific speed integration. The strength and power foundation from Year 1 allows Anthony to express speed in game situations. He reaches elite U16 benchmarks across all metrics. Speed starts to define his game — he’s consistently the fastest player on the pitch.
Year 3 — Athletic Dominance
Senior-Level Speed Profile
Top Speed32+ km/h
0-10m1.58s
0-20m2.80s
Bounding28.5m+
Full speed expression with elite-level power, reactive agility, and game-speed dominance. At 32+ km/h with elite bounding distance (28.5m+), Anthony is a physically dominant young footballer approaching senior metrics. His sprint profile rivals academy-level U18/U19 players. He combines explosive acceleration, genuine top-end speed, and the single-leg power to change direction without losing velocity. Speed becomes his identity as a footballer — devastating in transition, impossible to catch on breakaways, and first to every ball.
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