Our technical profiling is concerned with the way players perform specific soccer-related tasks.

The six key competencies were chosen by NCE Founder John Curtis and Technical Advisor Steve Rutter.

• Passing
• Receiving Skills
• 1v1 Attacking
• Running with the ball (RWTB)
• Crossing & Finishing
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Psychological

The Psychological part of the profile identifies six competencies, based on a series of observable behaviors, that are supported by evidence as potential predictors of future success.

The six key competencies were chosen by NCE Sports Psychology consultant Neil Roach.

• Determination/effort
• Coachability
• Concentration/Focus
• Resilience
• Emotional Regulation
• Adaptability

NCE Physical Tests

10 & 20 Meter Sprints

Speed tests are typically used solely to measure an athlete’s linear speed capabilities. More specifically, the 10-metre (m) sprint test is used to measure acceleration.

Pro Agility Test

The 505 Agility Test measures how quickly a player can change direction in the horizontal plane. Changing direction quickly is an important physical quality for soccer players.

Counter Movement Jump (CMJ)

The countermovement jump is a simple, practical, valid, and very reliable measure of lower-body power.

Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery 1 Test (YYIR1)

The YYIR tests are a simple method for examining an athlete’s capacity to perform repetitive high-intensity aerobic exercise. The YYIR1 is designed for young or recreational athletes who possess lower aerobic capacity.