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How Close Is Your Player to Premier League Academy Level?

Same drills. Same benchmarks.
Discover how your player compares and unlock their next level in just one hour.

This challenge has helped young players get noticed by top UK academies.
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What Your Player Gains From the Soccer Skills Challenge
Soccer Skills Challenge
Guaranteed Premier League Scout Review

Your player will receive a guaranteed review from a Premier League scout, offering valuable insights into their current skill level and potential for growth. This feedback could be pivotal for their future in football.

UK Premier League Coach
Personalised Feedback for Growth

Once the challenge is complete, you'll get personalised feedback that highlights your player's strengths and areas for improvement, helping focus their training and accelerate development.

Certificate with scout feedback and star rating
Player Dashboard and Star Rating

Receive a personal performance dashboard showing your player’s times, star ratings, and progress over time in the Soccer Skills Challenge. It provides a clear, objective benchmark of their current level and tracks their development as they improve. It’s not just a result, but a way to make progress visible.

Player completing soccer sprint test
Inclusive for All Ages and Abilities

The challenge is designed for boys and girls of all abilities, supporting players aged 7 to 18. It promotes inclusive development, ensuring every player can progress at their own pace.

See How Your Player Compares to Premier League Academy Standards

The chart below shows how your player's skills compare to a Premier League academy player of the same age.

This side-by-side comparison gives you valuable insight into their strengths and the areas they can improve.

By measuring their performance against elite academy benchmarks, you'll better understand their development, and know exactly where to focus training next.

Objective, age-matched data you can use to guide development with clarity.

Soccer Skills Challenge comparison chart

Running With The Ball comparison chart
Sprint vs. Running with the Ball

See how your player's sprinting compares to their ability to run with the ball. This highlights their top-end speed and ball control at pace - helping you pinpoint whether they need more power or sharper close control.

Dribbling With The Ball comparison chart
Speed & Agility vs. Dribbling

Compare your player's agility and quickness with their dribbling ability. This reveals whether they're able to maintain control under pressure, change direction effectively, and beat opponents with speed and skill.

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Trusted by Coaches and Development Professionals

Used by Premier League coaches and scouts across the UK to identify, track, and support emerging talent.

Jon Willis - UK Football Scouting

Jon Willis - UK Football Scouting

We use the Skills Assessments in all our Football Trials and Talent ID Events, providing valuable data to support player recommendations to clubs.

Russ Horsely - Phuket Andaman FC

Russ Horsely - Phuket Andaman FC

I've seen this platform grow into a market leader, providing crucial data and real player development skills that can be assessed anywhere.

Glen Little - ex-Premier League Player

Glen Little - ex-Premier League Player

The Skills Assessment is the perfect prep for Football Trials, giving us key insights into a player's physical abilities before they step into a game.

Paul Cox - Ex-Pro Player, EFL Manager

Paul Cox - Ex-Pro Player, EFL Manager

Having worked in football for over 30 years, I can honestly say that structured evidence can transform the way players, coaches and families understand development.

Brian Lee - Scout

Brian Lee - Blackpool FC Scout

Player Development Intelligence gives coaches, players and families a clearer way to understand development and recognise progress over time.

Set It Up Anywhere - Simple, Flexible, and Parent-Friendly
Who It's For
  • Parents - Track your child's progress and make practice fun.
  • Coaches - Use the challenge to enhance your training sessions at any level.
No Pitch? No Problem - Set Up Anywhere with Just a Ball and Cones
  • The Soccer Skills Challenge is easy to set up and perfect for anyone with access to a bit of space.
  • Whether you're in the backyard, at a local park, or on the training ground, you can create a fun, structured environment that helps players develop real skills - without needing a full pitch or expensive equipment.
Where to Do It
  • Local parks
  • Gardens/backyards
  • Grass pitches or school fields
  • Any open space with 10-30 metres of room
What You'll Need
(Just the Basics)
  • Cones or markers - for setting up the challenge layout
  • Measuring tape - to mark out distances accurately
  • A football - any standard size appropriate for your player's age
  • Stopwatch or timing app - to record performance
  • Smartphone - to film your player for review and feedback

No specialist equipment needed - just simple tools to unlock serious skill development.

How It Works (3 Easy Steps)
  • Set up the course - Create lanes for sprinting, zig-zags for dribbling, or shooting zones.
  • Run the challenges - Time each skill to assess speed, technique, and control.
  • Record and review - Get a certificate with star ratings and personalised feedback.
Skills Covered
  • Running with the Ball - Control at pace
  • Sprinting - Straight-line speed
  • Dribbling - Close control in tight areas
  • Speed & Agility - Quick changes of direction
  • Turning with the Ball - Use both feet and different turning styles
  • Shooting - Accuracy and power with both feet
See How the Soccer Skills Challenge Works - And Why It Matters

"When we got the certificate, my son was over the moon... It reignited his enthusiasm immediately."

The feedback has been invaluable

"I wanted to share something that's made a huge difference to my son in his football journey. For a while, he was hitting a wall. No matter how much he practiced, he just wasn't seeing the improvement he wanted. It was frustrating for him, and honestly, for me too. He loves the game but didn't know what specific areas he needed to work on. The joy was slipping away, and I knew he needed something to reignite his passion for football.

That's when we discovered the Soccer Skills Challenge. It was easy to set up with their video tutorials and setup PDF, and after uploading my son's results, we received a detailed certificate featuring professional feedback.

When we got the certificate, my son was over the moon! It wasn't just a piece of paper, it was a full breakdown of his performance, complete with a star rating. The detailed feedback showed him where he excelled and, more importantly, what he could work on to improve. It reignited his enthusiasm immediately.

Honestly, I wish I had known about this sooner. The feedback has been invaluable, it's given us clear goals and the motivation to work on specific areas."

Thanks again for indulging their love of football

"The level of detail means that my child is under no illusion about what they could do to improve. It's even inspired their dad to help out more, playing in the garden and focusing on little things like running and biking to boost performance. Thanks again for indulging their love of football and helping them become better players and better sportspeople."

What Parents And Players Are Saying
Parent - Hindley Town Bulls (u9s)

We have finished reading through the report and thank you so much for taking the time to put all the lads through. We have fed parts of it back to Arthur so he knows what he could do if he wants to improve. The level of detail means that he is under no illusion as to what he could do to build his skills. I think he dad has enjoyed it too because it has given him an indication of what they could play in the garden to help Arthur improve as well as little things like getting out on the bikes more or running. Thanks again for indulging his love of football and coaching in a way that not only makes them better players so they can enjoy playing more competitively but makes them better sportsmen.

Parent - Hindley Town Bulls (u9s)

We are really impressed with the standards of professionalism shown by yourself Brian, we find it speaks volumes in regards to your committment and relationship you are building with Charlie and the team. You don't only highlight his best qualities on the pitch you also state what he has to work towards and how there is room for improvement meaning his training sessions will always have a purpose and and the end goal to always achieve better which I find gives charlie motivation and determination to be the best he can be. Football is more than a hobby to Charlie, it is his whole life, his complete passion and dream and with this kind of training, guidance and understanding I hope one day he will achieve his goals. We are looking forward to the next one to see how he has grown and we trust the process completely.

Parent - Hindley Town Bulls (u9s)

Troy was over the moon when he found out that he had scored too marks in the shooting challenge. This has really helped with confidence and we have seen a positive impact on both training and in matches as he now knows what he needs to work on and is very keen to do so.

Parent - Hindley Town Bulls (u9s)

The Soccer Skills Assessment was really fun! I got to practice my dribbling, passing, and shooting, and it made me feel like a real football star. It's helped me become a better player, and I can't wait for more challenges!

Ben - Hindley Town Bulls u9s player

The report is really cool! It shows all the things I can do well in football and the stuff I need to get better at. The skills challenge was fun, and I liked seeing what I'm good at and what I can practice more. The report helps my parents know how they can help me get better, and that's awesome! I can't wait to see my next report to see how much I've improved. Thanks to the team and Brian!