APS – Advanced Performance System
The future of youth sports assessment
The future of youth sports assessment
Every young athlete is different. They grow at their own pace, have unique physical characteristics, and develop their technical and mental abilities through a personal journey.
This is why APS – Advanced Performance System was created: a multidisciplinary assessment method designed to objectively analyse an athlete’s current condition, growth potential and main risk factors.
APS does not just assess how a young athlete plays today: it provides tools to understand their evolution over time, supporting coaches, families and professionals in building a personalised development path.
A complete analysis system
APS brings together expertise from athletic training, kinesiology, sports massage therapy, biomechanics and injury prevention.
Through a structured data collection process, indicators are monitored and organised into specific areas that describe the young footballer's complete profile.
Each assessment generates an easy-to-read professional report, allowing results to be compared over time and progress to be measured against objective criteria.
What APS measures
A 360-degree survey that scientifically maps every fundamental component of the athlete.
Physical development
Monitoring growth and key anthropometric parameters.
- ✓ Height & Weight
- ✓ BMI & Body composition
- ✓ Biological maturation & Growth
- ✓ Anthropometry
Athletic performance
Assessment of the athlete's conditioning and coordination abilities.
- ✓ Speed & Acceleration
- ✓ Strength & Agility
- ✓ Coordination & Balance
- ✓ Joint mobility
Technical performance
Specific tests of execution and mastery of the fundamentals.
- ✓ Ball control & Passing
- ✓ First touch & Dribbling
- ✓ Shooting & Accuracy
- ✓ Heading
Tactical intelligence
Analysis of cognitive abilities and game reading.
- ✓ Game reading & Decision making
- ✓ Positioning & Space awareness
- ✓ Anticipation & Adaptability
Sports mindset
Attitudinal and emotional factors, and aptitude for teamwork.
- ✓ Focus & Leadership
- ✓ Resilience & Motivation
- ✓ Discipline & Team spirit
Performance Index
All the data collected is summarised into a Performance Index representing the athlete's overall level across the different assessment areas.
Track improvements
Ongoing verification of physical and technical progress throughout the season.
Identify strengths
Highlighting the young footballer's distinctive traits.
Highlight development areas
Identifying areas for improvement to focus training on.
Plan concrete goals
Defining a clear path agreed with the coaching staff and family.
APS Global Profile
Role Match Index
APS compares the athlete's profile with the typical characteristics of each role, producing a Role Match Index that shows the compatibility level with every playing position.
This tool gives coaches valuable guidance for positioning the player on the pitch where they can express their full potential and enjoyment.
Injury Risk Screening
Injury prevention is the essential prerequisite for continuous, uninterrupted athletic growth.
This information makes it possible to build personalised prevention and recovery programmes that minimise time out of play.
Evolution Report
Every assessment is archived and compared with previous ones, building a history of the athlete's evolution season after season. APS uses data collected with standardised criteria, not simple subjective impressions.
Baseline Mapping
Anthropometric, kinesiological and conditioning tests at the start of the season to establish the starting point.
Progress Monitoring
Verification of load adaptation and improvement of performance indices.
Multi-Year Evolution History
A complete summary of the athlete's evolution and planning for the following season.
The Method
An integrated approach combining functional assessment, athletic training, functional recovery and prevention. The goal is to guide every young athlete through mindful, sustainable and personalised growth.
Know. Assess. Improve.
Because every great athlete is built through a methodical journey.