Player Development Form | Player Name: | Date of Review: |
Watch the Player in Action.Does the player do the following? |
Fundamentals | Circle One |
Almost always inbounds the ball legally and toward a teammate. | Yes | Maybe | No |
While using dominant foot in kicking toward goal, routinely kicks strongly. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Routinely kicks and passes accurately with the inside of the foot. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Routinely receives passed ball by cushioning and/or controlling it. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Almost always avoids kicking ball into dangerous position in front of own net. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Routinely keeps control of the dribble—not kicking it too far & not losing it too easily. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Advanced Fundamentals | Circle One |
While dribbling, routinely keeps head up to survey field for threats and opportunities. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Avoids kicking the ball away without a purpose & avoids kicking it to other team. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Almost always plays in the correct field position (for his/her assigned position). | Yes | Maybe | No |
Almost always makes quick decisions when in control of the ball. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Routinely looks for open players to pass to and makes well-timed & well-placed passes. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Routinely utilizes non-dominant foot in kicking and passing. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Strategic and Tactical Play | Circle One |
Routinely dribbles the ball to a field location that strengthens his/her team’s position. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Routinely moves to field location without the ball that strengthens team’s position. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Routinely anticipates opponents’ counter-attacking opportunities and prevents them. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Almost always takes responsibility to control the flow of the game. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Routinely moves ball to spot that entices opponent to over-commit to defensive move. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Routinely expends extra energy in key situations & finds ways to save energy safely. | Yes | Maybe | No |
While on sideline almost always watches game to find opportunities to take advantage. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Focus and Hustle | Circle One |
Almost always stays focused on the game while playing. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Almost always hustles quickly toward the play. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Almost always recovers quickly after frustrations, disappointments, and minor bumps. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Almost always avoids being intimidated by opposing players and pressure situations. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Improvement Potential | Circle One |
Almost always follows coach’s suggestions for improvement. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Almost always working with extra effort to improve his/her weakest skills. | Yes | Maybe | No |
Almost always gets along and avoids distractions with teammates, coaches, opponents. | Yes | Maybe | No |
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