Lacrosse Performance Testing in Scottsdale, AZ
Data-Driven Training for Lacrosse Athletes
Lacrosse combines the running demands of soccer with the physicality of hockey and the stick skills of no other sport. Players cover miles of ground, deliver and absorb contact, and make thousands of split-second decisions across a 60-minute game. As the sport grows at every level, the athletes who stand out are the ones who train with precision.
Our sports performance testing gives athletes (and their parents) a clear picture of exactly where they stand—and exactly what to work on to reach the next level. Whether the goal is earning a high school starting spot, landing a college scholarship, or competing at the professional level, our data replaces guesswork with precision.
This does not replace lacrosse training; it complements it.
* Ages 13+ | Unless otherwise noted, sports-specific performance testing is available for athletes ages 13 and older. DEXA body composition scans are available for athletes 16 and older. Every package includes a MetPro metabolic coaching consultation to help translate your test results into a personalized nutrition and training plan.
How Each Test Applies to Lacrosse
Each test below is rated on a 1–6 scale for how critical it is to your sport, with 6 being the most essential.
VO2 Max Testing
Priority: 6/6 (Critical)
Lacrosse combines the running demands of soccer with the physicality of hockey. High aerobic capacity supports sustained speed and recovery between sprints.
VO2 max measures the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise—the gold standard for cardiovascular fitness. Your test also reveals your personalized heart rate training zones, fat-burning efficiency, and aerobic ceiling, so you know exactly how to train.
VO2 Max Benchmarks
Measured as ML/KG/Min
Female Lacrosse Athletes
High School: 38-44
D3 College: 40-46
D1 College: 44-52
Professional: 48-56
Male Lacrosse Athletes
High School: 44-50
D3 College: 48-54
D1 College: 52-60
Professional: 55-63
Midfielders need the highest VO2 max. Attackmen and defensemen can be slightly lower. Goalies have the lowest aerobic demands.
Strength & Power Assessment
Priority: 5/6 (Highly Important)
Shot speed, dodging power, and defensive contact all rely on rotational and multi-planar explosive strength.
In under 5 minutes, our 3D resistance platform tests your full-body strength, power, and speed across real-world movement patterns. Unlike a bench press or squat max, this measures how your body actually produces and transfers force—exactly the way it does in lacrosse. You'll see your power output, asymmetries, force-velocity profile, and specific training recommendations.
For lacrosse players, the assessment measures shot power (rotational trunk force), dodging explosiveness, and full-body sequencing that drives both offensive and defensive performance.
Cognitive Performance Testing
Priority: 5/6 (Highly Important)
With 10 teammates, 10 opponents, and a massive field, cognitive processing speed and spatial awareness drive game-speed decisions.
Our cognitive performance evaluation is a 40–45 minute assessment that measures nine distinct cognitive functions at millisecond precision—including perception speed, search efficiency, tracking capacity, spatial memory, and improvisation. Unlike a traditional IQ or reaction-time test, this evaluation is sport-specific, measuring the exact cognitive skills used during game-speed decision-making.
For lacrosse players, the evaluation measures spatial awareness, reactive decision-making, and processing speed—the cognitive foundation of field sense and game IQ.
What we test
The evaluation produces a detailed cognitive profile with sport-specific benchmarking and tailored on-field drills designed by top-level coaches to measurably improve your weaknesses.
Lacrosse Players
Instinctive Learning
Risk Tendencies
Distraction Control
Rhythm Control
Motor Command
3D Functional Movement Assessment
Priority: 5/6 (Highly Important)
Shoulder mobility, hip function, and ankle stability are critical for lacrosse movements—cradling, shooting, and rapid direction changes.
Using markerless 3D motion capture, this assessment evaluates over 200 data points across your entire body in under 5 minutes. You'll receive a personalized Movement Health Score along with a visual report showing range of motion for every major joint, mobility restrictions, postural imbalances, and compensatory movement patterns.
For lacrosse players, we assess shoulder mobility (especially external rotation for shooting), hip function, and ankle stability—the areas most responsible for both performance and injury risk.
DEXA Body Composition Scan
Priority: 4/6 (Important)
Lean mass and body fat percentage affect speed, agility, and the ability to absorb and deliver contact across a 60-minute game.
Your scan reveals total body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, bone mineral density, visceral fat, and regional body composition—showing exactly how fat and muscle are distributed across your body. For lacrosse athletes, this means understanding whether your body composition is helping or hurting your performance.
*Available for athletes ages 16 and older
Target Body Fat Ranges
As Measured on Dexa Machine
Female Lacrosse Athletes
High School: 18-26%
D3 College: 17-24%
D1 College: 16-22%
Professional: 14-20%
Male Lacrosse Athletes
High School: 10-16%
D3 College: 10-15%
D1 College: 8-14%
Professional: 7-12%
Note: DEXA-measured body fat percentages typically read 3–5% higher than skinfold or bio-impedance methods. These ranges are calibrated for DEXA.
Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment
Priority: 3/6 (Beneficial)
Useful for athletes managing body composition or those in a growth phase who need precise fueling strategies.
Your RMR test tells you exactly how many calories your body burns at rest—the foundation of any effective nutrition plan. For athletes, this removes the guesswork from fueling: you'll know precisely how much to eat to gain muscle, lose fat, or maintain performance weight.
💡 When this test jumps in priority: If you're an athlete who can't seem to gain muscle despite eating a lot, or you can't lose body fat despite training hard, your metabolism may be the missing piece. An RMR test can reveal whether you're under-eating (slowing your metabolism), over-eating, or misallocating macros. This is especially common in female athletes dealing with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs).
Lacrosse Performance Packages
Every package includes a MetPro metabolic coaching consultation to turn your data into a personalized nutrition and training plan.
🥇 Total Package — All 6 Tests Including Cognitive: $999
Best for: Elite athletes and scholarship-track competitors who want every measurable advantage.
DEXA 360 *(ages 16+)*
VO2 Max Elite Testing
Resting Metabolic Rate
Strength & Power Assessment
3D Functional Movement Assessment
Cognitive Performance Testing
MetPro Metabolic Coaching Consultation
🥈 Premium Package — Top 5 Physical Tests: $499
Best for: Serious athletes who want a complete physical performance profile.
VO2 Max Testing
DEXA Body Composition Scan *(ages 16+)*
3D Functional Movement Assessment
Resting Metabolic Rate
Strength & Power Assessment
MetPro Metabolic Coaching Consultation
🥉 Base Package — Top 3 Tests: $299
Best for: Athletes looking for the highest-impact data to guide training.
Strength & Power Assessment
DEXA Body Composition Scan *(ages 16+)
VO2 Max Testing
MetPro Metabolic Coaching Consultation
FAQs
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Male and female midfielders, attackers, defenders, and goalies ages 13 and up. It’s especially valuable for athletes in high‑tempo programs and those targeting college rosters where speed, conditioning, and decision‑making separate top players from the rest.
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Coaches already see your stick skills and game IQ on film. When you can also show VO2 max, strength & power, body composition, movement quality, and cognitive metrics, they get a complete view of your athletic ceiling and work ethic. That combination sets you apart at camps, showcases, and in communication with college staffs.
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VO2 max and movement quality are critical due to the sport’s continuous play and cutting demands. Strength & power and cognitive testing are highly important, while body composition and resting metabolic rate are important—and become highly important if you’re trying to change weight class or struggling to keep up with the game pace.
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Goalies benefit especially from cognitive testing, movement quality, and strength & power. VO2 max and body composition still matter but can be prioritized slightly lower if time or budget is limited. Packages can be tailored to emphasize what’s most relevant to your position.
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Typically once during the off‑season build and once before the main competitive block. High‑level players may also re‑test after the season to assess wear‑and‑tear and guide recovery and rebuilding.
Ready to See Where You Stand?
Whether you're a 13-year-old with college dreams or a competitive athlete looking for every edge, our soccer performance testing gives you the data that coaches, recruiters, and scouts value most. Stop training blind. Start training with precision.