Unlocking Potential: Benefits of Baseline Testing in Youth Soccer Players
Over the last 15 years I have had the priviledge of working with many athletes, but soccer is one of the most intriguing of them all. Why you ask? Many soccer players I have worked with, especially youth, have said that there is little to no speed training involved with their organization. If there is no speed training then that means there is no testing! One valuable tool when it comes to an athlete's performance at any level is baseline performance testing. This assessment provides a snapshot of an athlete’s current abilities and offers numerous benefits that can lead to better training, and performance, and even help reduce injuries. What Is a Baseline Athlete Performance Test? A baseline athlete performance test is an evaluation designed to measure an athlete’s physical and functional capabilities at a specific time. This test serves as a reference point or starting point for assessing an athlete’s performance and progress. It typically invo...