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Independent player assessment Four matches · development plan

The Four-Game Development Report.

James attends four matches and records how the player performs in their position. Drawing on his Talent ID qualification and academy leadership experience, he assesses strengths and sets out specific training priorities.

What is included

Match observations and training priorities.

Watching four matches helps James assess recurring actions rather than judge a player on one performance. The report explains what he observed, with examples and a plan for further development.

Four-game assessment

What the report covers.

  • Live observation across four matches
  • Position-specific analysis
  • Technical, tactical, physical and psychological performance in position
  • Strengths, patterns and key development priorities
  • A development plan with training priorities and review dates
  • One-page summary followed by the detailed report
  • Optional debrief with player and parent

The assessment

Assessment of the player’s position.

The assessment considers the player’s position, the opposition and the demands of each match. It records technical, tactical, physical and psychological observations, supported by examples from the fixtures.

01

Technical

Receiving, first touch, passing range and execution under pressure.

02

Tactical

Positioning, awareness, decision-making and responses in transition.

03

Physical

Acceleration, repeated efforts and involvement in physical duels.

04

Psychological

Concentration, response to mistakes and behaviour when the match changes.

How it works

Using the report in training.

You can use the report as a standalone assessment or to plan one-to-one and small-group training. The development plan sets out what to practise and when to review progress.

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Training priorities

Training sessions address the priorities identified in the report, with repeated practice and feedback on the player’s technique and decisions.

Independent assessment

Request a development report.

Send the player’s usual position, current playing environment and any details that will help us understand the report request.

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