How useful is zoom

We received a 'packet' of information on our player, but when we got into the sub categories it was painfully obvious the coach had basically used form replies for all the kids, even to the point that a couple of sub-sections had another kid's name listed and many of the comments were bland and kind of universal to all players.

Anonymous wrote:ODP used to use zoom reports, and those were always helpful. One coach put a YouTube clip for each section to demonstrate what he meant.

ODP still does Zoom

ODP used to use zoom reports, and those were always helpful. One coach put a YouTube clip for each section to demonstrate what he meant.

Detailed player evaluations are helpful, but I think most kids would prefer a more focused approach, where a coach identifies 2-3 areas to focus on (e.g.dribbling with non-dominant foot, heading, trapping the ball).

that is an interesting eval approach

I don't see any value in noting "regional" "state" or "national" team standards as they do not exist until certain ages
nor does it make sense as it sets out that would take 12+ months to advance from one standard to next

= maybe just the 1-10 eval is useful to some and to have some benchmarks from season to season

that spreadhseet seems to have a linear progression in mind for players, that coaching philosophy is flawed in my opinion
i question whether many coaches really have ability to evaluate those "standards" as the standards really do not exist as standards.

i guess you can call yourself "elite" nowadays even though you have not been or coached elite level, but nice to see an effort put into communication to people

FPYCparent wrote:So, DD's U12 coach takes player evaluations to an extreme. He's provided a spreadsheet for each player after outdoor each season since the U9 fall season, covering roughly 50+ factors, with ratings from 1 to 9 for each factor. Oh, did I mention that he provides at least one full sentence with each rating, as well as showing average rating increases/decreases over time?

I honestly don't know where he finds the time to do this, now that we've got 17 girls (he has a "real" job outside of coaching). I haven't seen evals for any other player on the team, but I'd say his assessment of my player is 100% accurate. He meets with parents individually at the end of each season, and I don't think I've ever had to quibble with anything stated in his reports.

Here's a blank template of his evaluation (<== link to Google Sheets file)

We played against your team before and I observed your coach. He is a class act. Hopefully, he continues to coach your DD’s team as they move up in age groups.

google "soccer player annual evaluation youth". here is a decent example

https://sudburysoccer.org/player-evaluation-documents

Anonymous wrote:We receive a 4 page evaluation on our player in the following categories :

Technical skills- attack (5 sub categories)
Technical skills defense (5 sub categories)
Receiving the ball (4 sub categories including heading)
Shooting on goal (2 sub categories)
Personal characteristics (5 sub categories)
Speed and agility (3 sub categories)
3 top strengths
3 primary development areas
Juggling does not exist on this evaluation for what it is worth

If it is too much of a pain,could you add the sub categories? Thank you!

We receive a 4 page evaluation on our player in the following categories :

Technical skills- attack (5 sub categories)
Technical skills defense (5 sub categories)
Receiving the ball (4 sub categories including heading)
Shooting on goal (2 sub categories)
Personal characteristics (5 sub categories)
Speed and agility (3 sub categories)
3 top strengths
3 primary development areas
Juggling does not exist on this evaluation for what it is worth

My kids get a very detailed player evaluation at the end of both Fall and Spring season from their Coach and TD. One is U15 and one is U12 and they have been at same place for 3 years. I can see how their expectations are different as the kids age up. Sure, technical skill/touch, etc. are always important, but as they have risen through the years the movement and understanding of the game, as well as their attitude/aggression is all spelled out.

They even received a 7-page evaluation one year that was from several coaches evaluations which even evaluated 'weak foot' vs 'dominant foot' in all areas of technique.

I can say I have never seen anything like it in any other Club we've been with. Development and what the goal week by week through the season in different age groups is also briefly shown at the start of each season.

Anonymous wrote:I’m sure someone will chime in and say “must juggle 100 times”.

But I would be interested in knowing what skillset(s) is/are required per each age group as well. And is the skillset(s) different for boys vs girls?

Really you do not need much technical skill. If the kid is big, fast and aggressive that’s enough.

I’m sure someone will chime in and say “must juggle 100 times”.

But I would be interested in knowing what skillset(s) is/are required per each age group as well. And is the skillset(s) different for boys vs girls?

Is there a good reference to evaluate player development or progress like a report card of sorts?

In other words for example a U11 or U9 boy/girl player what skills should they know (regardless of technical level of performing that skill)!at a certain age etc ??

(And this would be for typical travel player NOT la Masia players