Players Evaluation

Assessment Date / Time
Team

Fundamentals

Almost always inbounds the ball legally and toward a teammate
While using dominant foot in kicking toward goal, routinely kicks strongly
Routinely kicks and passes accurately with the inside of the foot
Routinely receives passed ball by cushioning and/or controlling it
Almost always avoids kicking ball into dangerous position in front of own net
Routinely keeps control of the dribble—not kicking it too far & not losing it too easy

Advanced Fundamentals

While dribbling, routinely keeps head up to survey field for threats and opportunities.
Avoids kicking the ball away without a purpose & avoids kicking it to other team
Almost always plays in the correct field position (for his/her assigned position)
Almost always makes quick decisions when in control of the ball
Routinely looks for open players to to and makes well-timed & well-placed passes
Routinely utilizes non-dominant foot in kicking and passing.

Strategic and Tactical Play

Routinely dribbles the ball to a field location that strengthens his/her team's position.
Routinely moves to field location without the ball that strengthens team's position.
Routinely anticipates opponents' counter-attacking opportunities and prevents them.
Almost always takes responsibility to control the flow of the game
Routinely moves ball to spot that entices opponent to over-commit to defensive move.
Routinely expends extra energy in key situations & finds ways to save energy' safely.
While on sideline almost always watches game to find opportunities, to take advantage

Focus and Hustle

Almost always stays focused on the game while playing.
Almost always hustles quickly toward the play
Almost always recovers quickly after frustrations, disappointments and minor bumps
Almost always avoids being intimidated by opposing players and pressure situations.

Improvement Potential

Almost always follows coach's suggestions for improvement
Almost always working with extra effort to improve his/her weakest skills.
Almost always gets along and avoids distractions with teammates, coaches and opponents

Coach Suggestions for how to improve

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