THE EVALUATION

A full evaluation where our coaches assess and review the current level, strengths/weaknesses, goals, etc. of your player.

All players 6 & up are REQUIRED to be evaluated before training.

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At Next Level Soccer we have a very different and scientific approach to introduce players to the game with an exact process to fast track them to excellence. We have a five star process to maximize potential technically, tactically, physically, and mentally.


Evaluations will take approximately two sessions. It will consist of both individual and group portions. Following the completion of your evaluation, you will receive an electronic copy of your report, player jersey, and next steps to continue training!

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INCLUDES:

A black and white icon of a soccer jersey with a circle on the chest.
TRAINING JERSEY
A black and white drawing of a pair of tickets.
2 EVAL SESSIONS
A clipboard with a pen and a checklist on it.
PLAYER RANK
A graph showing the next level for boys
A graph with the word girls on it

THE FIVE AREAS OF EVALUATION

Next Level has developed a clear process to evaluate players on five main areas of performance.

TECHNIQUE

  • Posture
  • Touch 
  • Passing
  • Dribbling
  • Shooting
  • Tackling
  • Touch
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TACTICS

  • Develop not just fluency so a player can understand instruction but question the validity of that instruction and add input to an every evolving and dynamic game. 
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PHYSICALITY

  • Speed
  • Agility
  • Lateral Power
  • Balance
  • Dexterity
  • Endurance
  • Ability to process cognitively at faster rates
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MENTALITY

  • Confidence
  • Intensity
  • Focus
  • Competitiveness
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SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

  • We monitor player relationships to see if they have positive or negative impacts on the team or individually
  • Maturity over time
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CHOOSE YOUR NEAREST LOCATION

GILBERT

INCLUDES EVALUATION AND COACH REVIEW

$99/one time fee

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NORTH VALLEY

INCLUDES EVALUATION AND COACH REVIEW

$99/one time fee

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You've got questions, we've got answers.

If you don't find the answer you are looking for, give us a call.

Frequently Asked Questions
    What do I need to bring to my evaluation?

        Flat shoes (no cleats), shin guards (optional), athletic clothes, and a water bottle. 


        We have a filtered water station for refills. 

    Do I need an evaluation to train at Next Level?

        We require an evaluation for all players ages 6+

    Why do I need an evaluation?

        Our evaluation assesses the skill level of a player and since our training groups are divided by skill rather than age or gender, we can more accurately place them in an appropriate training group.

    When do I get my white training jersey?

        You get your jersey at the end of your 2nd evaluation session.

    How do you graduate to the next color jersey?

        Players can be re-evaluated every 3 months. If a player goes up by at least 2 pts from their previous evaluation score they will graduate to the next color training top. When a player reaches the blue jersey and above, they will need to be within the appropriate color grid on the graph.

    After my evaluation is completed, will my child be placed on a team?

        Short answer, Maybe.  


        The long answer….


        Next Level has teams across many age groups.  If, after their evaluation, a player (that does NOT already play for another club) is a good fit for one of our teams, then the coach for that age group will definitely be in contact with you. 


        With that being said, Next Level literally has some of the best youth soccer players and highest ranked youth teams in the entire country training inside our facility so every player who trains at Next Level will not necessarily be immediately placed on one of our teams.  If your child is not placed on one of our teams, we feel very confident that the best place for them to develop into a top level player is inside our facility.  


        In the U.S., a lot of clubs form as many teams as possible to help their bottom line but quite frankly, playing on a teams can sometimes be counterproductive to the development a young player.  Under the wrong coach and on the wrong team, players are frequently encouraged or incentivized to use tactics and skills that will help them win their game this weekend even though those same tactics and skills do make them any better as a player.  At Next Level they will always be exposed to the highest level of competition which accelerates their development, helps them process decisions faster, and improves their technical and tactical ability.

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    What if I disagree with the estimated overall rating of my child?

        We feel very confident with our ability to assess a child’s technical and physical level through our evaluation process.  We cannot, however, accurately assess their tactical knowledge, mentality, or social skills in a couple of training sessions.  For that reason we give your player an “estimated overall rating” as it is our best estimation of their overall rating.  


        Ultimately the more we see your player, the more accurate their rating will be.  In order to get the most accurate rating on your player, we suggest you inquire about joining one of our Next Level academy teams as they are not only evaluated session to session basis but on a game to game basis against high level competition.

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