Soccer Performance Testing in Scottsdale, AZ
Data-Driven Training for Soccer Athletes
Soccer is one of the most physically demanding team sports on the planet—90 minutes of continuous running, explosive sprints, and rapid changes of direction. At the highest levels, the difference between a starting midfielder and a bench player often comes down to measurable, trainable physical and cognitive traits.
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 soccer 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 Soccer
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)
VO2 max is one of the strongest predictors of match performance in soccer. Midfielders covering 10-13 km per match need elite aerobic capacity.
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 Soccer Athletes
High School: 40-45
D3 College: 43-48
D1 College: 49-55
Professional: 52-60
Male Soccer Athletes
High School: 48-52
D3 College: 50-55
D1 College: 55-62
Professional: 58-65
Midfielders typically need VO2 max values 3–5 ml/kg/min higher than other positions. Goalkeepers can be 8–12 ml/kg/min lower.
Cognitive Performance Testing
Priority: 5/6 (Highly Important)
Field vision, spatial awareness, and split-second decision-making separate good players from great ones. Cognitive speed is especially critical for midfielders and defenders.
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 soccer players, the evaluation assesses field vision, read-and-react speed, and execution control—the cognitive skills that determine whether you're always in the right position or always a step behind.
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.
Cognitive Skills we Test for Soccer
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.
Perception Speed
How fast do you process the speed of the game?
Spatial Awareness
How good is your awareness of where players are around you?
Decision Complexity
How well do you execute quick read-react decisions?
Distraction Control
How well do you tune out noise to stay focused on the field?
Instinctive Learning
How well do you pick up on your opponents' subtle tendencies?
Search Efficiency
How quickly do you scan the pitch to find your target?
Impulse Control
How well do you control impulsive actions and mistakes?
Improvisation
How well do you improvise your play in the moment?
Tracking Capacity
How well do you see the entire pitch in front of you?
3D Functional Movement Assessment
Priority: 5/6 (Highly Important)
Movement screening identifies hip, ankle, and knee asymmetries—the primary injury sites in soccer players.
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 soccer players, we're looking closely at hip flexor mobility, ankle dorsiflexion, hamstring flexibility, and knee tracking—the areas most associated with ACL tears, hamstring strains, and groin injuries.
DEXA Body Composition Scan
Priority: 4/6 (Important)
Body composition optimization helps with speed-to-weight ratio. Especially important for forwards and midfielders managing weight for agility.
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 soccer 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 Soccer Athletes
High School: 18-26%
D3 College: 18-25%
D1 College: 17-25%
Professional: 15-22%
Male Soccer Athletes
High School: 10-16%
D3 College: 10-15%
D1 College: 9-14%
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.
Strength & Power Assessment
Priority: 4/6 (Important)
Rotational power and lower-body explosiveness directly translate to shot power, acceleration, and change of direction.
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 soccer. You'll see your power output, asymmetries, force-velocity profile, and specific training recommendations.
For soccer players, the assessment reveals lower-body explosiveness (acceleration, jumping), rotational trunk power (shooting, passing), and side-to-side imbalances that affect change-of-direction speed.
Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment
Priority: 3/6 (Beneficial)
Useful for athletes needing to dial in nutrition during intense training blocks or struggling with body composition despite high training loads.
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).
Soccer 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.
VO2 Max Testing
DEXA Body Composition Scan *(ages 16+)
3D Functional Movement Assessment
MetPro Metabolic Coaching Consultation
FAQs
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This testing is designed for male and female soccer players ages 13 and up—from club and high school players trying to make varsity, to college athletes and pros looking for measurable edges. Field players and goalkeepers both benefit, but the emphasis is slightly different: field players lean more on VO2 max and movement quality, while goalkeepers rely more on explosive power and cognitive decision-making.
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College coaches care about three things: performance film, game statistics, and objective testing numbers. When you can show recruiting staffs your VO2 max, body composition, movement quality, and cognitive profile, you stand out from players with only a highlight reel. These metrics also show coaches you take your development seriously and can handle a college-level training environment.
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For soccer, aerobic capacity (VO2 max) and movement quality are critical, strength & power and body composition are highly important, and resting metabolic rate and cognitive testing are important but become critical if you’re stuck on a performance plateau, dealing with repeated soft‑tissue injuries, or struggling to recover between matches.
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Yes. All performance tests apart from the body composition scan are available starting at age 13, using age-appropriate protocols. The body composition scan is added as soon as the athlete turns 16. For younger players, the biggest wins typically come from understanding movement quality, conditioning, and fueling needs early—before bad habits and preventable injuries develop.
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Most soccer athletes re-test every 3–6 months. Off‑season testing establishes a baseline and targets; pre‑season or mid‑season testing confirms whether your training is actually improving the metrics that matter most for your position.
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.