One of the principles of AYSO is balanced teams. Each season we try to create as balanced teams as possible for the 6U and above divisions. Some seasons we are more successful than others. A key component to creating balanced teams is player evaluations provided by coaches. Though we do hold assessments prior to start of the Fall season, the evaluations from the end of the prior season can help in the cases where players are not able to attend one of the Fall assessments.

Please be honest, as this is the best way to make sure that each team is balanced next season. We regularly receive ratings from coaches where no one is less than a 2 and there are numerous 4s. Be realistic. Only a few players in your division (U6, U8, etc...) should be an 8 or 9. You probably only have one or two players, if any. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this evaluation. This information will be kept confidential.

HOW TO FILL OUT THE EVALUATION FORM

Select the number rating for players in each category.

When completing the form, please try to be as subjective as possible and put some thought into it. Don't simply rate everybody the same just to get it done quickly, as that will not help in creating balanced teams next season.

Principles of Play Rating Guide
ATTACKING PRINCIPLES OF PLAY

Penetration - The ability to dribble around (doesn’t attempt to dribble through) the defending players. - Plays the ball into open space to allow for advancing the ball. - Passes the ball to teammates in a leading manner as to allow forward motion of the receiver. - Accurate shooting skills (consider form, power and placement of shot) - Dribbles using all surfaces of the foot with exception of toe.

TECHNIQUE

Dribbling - Player DOES NOT use their toe to control the ball. - Player can use the inside and outside of the foot as well as their laces and heel to control the ball.

Striking (w/laces) - Shows proper technique (Toe-Knee-Chin – Keeps head over the ball and aligned above the knee and toe) - Uses laces to strike ball (NOT THE TOE) and finishes with toe pointing forward and not up.

Push Pass - Leads the receiving player. - Strikes the ball using the inside or outside of the foot with adequate force to reach the receiving player. - Strikes the ball with heel down, toe up and approximately halfway up ball.

Shooting - Can shoot from distance with accuracy (able to place the ball anywhere in the net). - Can shoot using all surfaces of foot.