Player Development Assessment

Your child deserves
a real answer
grounded in film,
not assumptions.

A film-based evaluation framework built for competitive youth soccer players aged 14–17. Seven dimensions. Expert eyes. A report that tells you exactly what to work on — and why it matters for recruiting.

Get Early Access ECNL · MLS Next · High-Level Club
7
Evaluated Dimensions Per Player
D1
Collegiate Playing Background
100%
Film-Based — Nothing Assumed
The Problem

Most families are investing
without real information.

What typically happens

  • Parents watch their child and form impressions — not structured observations
  • Club coaches have 20+ players and limited time to provide individual feedback
  • Training focuses on what's comfortable, not what's actually limiting the player
  • Families spend thousands on showcases, camps, and trainers without knowing which dimensions actually need work
  • Recruiting decisions are made based on hope rather than honest assessment of where the player currently stands

What this service provides

  • A structured evaluation across every dimension that matters at the 14–17 level
  • Observations anchored exclusively in what is visible on film — no inference, no assumptions
  • A clear tier placement per dimension against ECNL/MLS Next standards
  • Specific, actionable development priorities — not general advice
  • An honest recruiting projection with the conditions required to change it
The Assessment

Seven dimensions.
Every one observable on film.

01
Technical Execution
First touch, ball striking quality, and dribbling effectiveness under pressure
02
Attacking Decision-Making
Choice quality, decision speed, and risk calibration in possession
03
Off-Ball Movement
Run quality, timing, and whether movement creates space for teammates
04
Defensive Engagement
Press triggers, body shape, and recovery run quality when beaten
05
Physicality & Athleticism
First-step acceleration, change of direction, and physical presence in duels
06
Game Intelligence
Positioning relative to team shape, line-breaking, and spatial awareness
07
Mentality Markers
Error response, frustration management, and competitive consistency across 90 minutes

Score Summary

Every dimension scored 1–10 and assigned a tier — Elite, Competitive, or Developmental — benchmarked against ECNL and MLS Next starter level. Scored against your child's specific position and role.

Overall Narrative

A written read of the player as a whole — what kind of player they are, what stands out first on film, and where the clearest strength and primary limitation live right now.

Dimension Observations

Specific, film-anchored observations for each of the seven dimensions. What was seen, how often, and what it costs the player at current and future levels of competition.

Development Priorities

The two highest-leverage dimensions — the ones where improvement will produce the most visible change. Each includes what the improvement unlocks and a specific training focus to begin immediately.

Recruiting Context

An honest projection of where the player currently profiles, what their ceiling looks like with development, and what specific changes — on what timeline — would shift that projection.

Reassessment Window

A conditional recommendation for when to reassess — based on observable behavioral change, not a calendar date. Designed to make a second assessment a meaningful measure of real progress.

The Return
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Families spend $5,000–$15,000 a year on club soccer.

Most have no reliable way to measure if it's working.

A single assessment doesn't replace development — it directs it. When you know exactly what dimension is limiting your player and exactly what to do about it, every training session, every camp, and every showcase dollar works harder.

Stop Guessing

Replace general impressions with structured, film-grounded observations. Know what the limitation actually is before spending money on fixing it.

Train With Purpose

Each Development Priority includes specific training behaviors — not vague advice. Your player knows what reps to run tomorrow.

Recruit With Clarity

An honest projection of where your player stands and what needs to change. No false hope, no false ceiling. A real baseline to build from.

The Analyst

Expertise built
on playing the game.

D1
Division I
Collegiate
Playing Background

Ryan Malki played attacking central midfield at Quinnipiac University — a Division I program — where he experienced firsthand what it takes to compete, develop, and get evaluated at the highest level of collegiate soccer. PitchIQ is built on that foundation.

As a #10, Ryan understood the game from the position most demanding of intelligence, decision-making, and technical precision — the same dimensions that most often separate players who advance from those who plateau. That positional lens informs every assessment.

The evaluation framework was developed specifically for the 14–17 competitive club environment — ECNL, MLS Next, and equivalent levels. Every dimension, every threshold, and every benchmark was constructed to reflect what actually separates players at that tier, not a generic athletic assessment.

Most importantly: every observation in this report is limited to what is directly visible on film. Nothing is inferred. No assumptions are made about character, coachability, or potential beyond what the footage actually shows. You receive analysis — not projection dressed up as expertise.

This is a film-based performance consulting service. It diagnoses performance constraints, prioritizes leverage points, and translates footage into decisions. It does not rate talent or predict careers.

Investment

One assessment.
Answers that last.

$300–$500
Per individual player assessment
Full Player Assessment

A complete film-based evaluation across all seven dimensions, delivered as a professional written report within 5–7 business days of footage submission.

  • Seven-dimension scored evaluation
  • Three-tier benchmark against ECNL / MLS Next standard
  • Full written narrative and dimension observations
  • Two prioritized development focuses with training guidance
  • Honest recruiting projection with conditional pathway
  • Recommended reassessment window

Final pricing confirmed at launch. Early access list will be notified first.

How It Works
01
SUBMIT FILM

Join the early access list. Once assessments open, you'll receive a simple intake form and instructions for sharing your Hudl or Evo footage — a two-minute task.

02
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Ryan evaluates 2–3 full matches on film, scoring all seven dimensions against ECNL and MLS Next benchmarks. Every observation is grounded in footage — nothing inferred.

03
RECEIVE YOUR REPORT

Your full written assessment is delivered within 5–7 business days. Scores, narrative, development priorities, and an honest recruiting projection — all in one document.

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