Next Level Soccer Report Card

Here is how we rate skills and what coaches look for each week at camp.

Coaches also record scores in our camp system using detailed metrics that align with these four pillars.

Rating scale (1 to 5)

Each skill gets a number from 1 to 5. The colors are a quick guide.

Emerging

Developing

Standard

Strong

Elite

1Emerging
You’re just starting to learn this skill. It’s okay — keep practicing the basics until it feels more natural.
2Developing
You try the skill but it’s not steady yet. Extra time and space help — keep working on it in drills and games.
3Standard
You can do this skill at a solid level for your team. You get it in normal play; it may get harder when the game speeds up.
4Strong
You do this skill well under most pressure and help your team in this area on a regular basis.
5Elite
You perform this skill at a high level even when it’s fast and tough. You often stand out and make big plays here.

Twelve skills across four areas — each scored using the scale above.

First Touch: Ability to bring the ball under control instantly and prepare for the next move.
Passing Accuracy: Quality and weight of short and long-range passes under pressure.
1v1 Dribbling: Ability to beat an opponent using feints, speed, or ball control.

Scanning: Frequency of looking over the shoulder to check surroundings before receiving the ball.
Positioning: Understanding of where to be on the field, both offensively and defensively.
Transition Speed: How quickly the player reacts when possession changes (attacking to defending and vice-versa).

Agility: Ability to change direction quickly and maintain balance while moving with the ball.
Explosiveness: Short-burst speed and acceleration from a standing or slow-moving start.
Work Rate: Sustained effort and stamina throughout the duration of the camp session.

Coachability: Receptiveness to feedback and the ability to apply instructions immediately.
Resilience: How the player reacts to mistakes, losing the ball, or a tough drill.
Communication: Verbal and non-verbal interaction with teammates (calling for the ball, directing play).