an Objective, data-driven program designed to be easily implented in every club, to support the growth of every player.

EDGE (The Evaluation of Development, Growth, and Execution)

EDGE is the new standard for player development:

an assessment-oriented player development program that utilizes data-powered systems to transform raw skills into measurable progress.

  • For Athletes: EDGE encourages accountability and goal setting. Players see tangible proof of improvement beyond wins and losses and build motivation by tracking growth with measurable benchmarks. EDGE provides objective feedback about athlete’s current level of performance against age appropriate benchmarks and amongst their peers.

  • For Coaches: Access team dashboards that reveal group strengths and weaknesses instantly. Establish year long developmental plans based on real skill gaps. Utilize assessment data and growth trends to provide an objective layer of data to support decisions.

  • For Clubs: Gain powerful analytics across your entire program. Monitor player pipelines and measure seasonal growth. Smooths what could otherwise be a turbulent transition year by demonstrating a clear, consistent evaluation process to the community. Provides structure and reliability with year long evaluation systems based on real data.

EDGE brings clarity to the game, motivation to athletes, and measurable results to clubs. It’s more than an evaluation — it’s the new standard in how soccer development is measured and achieved.

EDGE Mission Statement:

Our mission is to set the new standard for youth soccer by creating a universal, data-driven language that defines where players are with their technical skills and where they can grow. EDGE is designed to be consistent, repeatable, and accessible to every athlete—empowering coaches, clubs, and players to measure progress with clarity and purpose.

  • "Objective evaluations are a great baseline to show strengths and weaknesses. It is a good way to demonstrate areas that need to be improved.”

    Ryan Duncan, Hockey, Professional/EC Red Bull Salzburg

  • “This type of evaluation, when tracked, can help players understand both where they need to improve as well as how much they have improved since the last assessment. Objective evaluations can be a great motivator for players to work towards a certain goal, and more significantly to improve on their own best, rather than to compete with their teammates for a ‘best’. Especially in youth sports.”

    Laura Kloss, Hockey, Bemidji State University, D1

  • Coaches can use objective evaluations to provide specific, data-driven feedback, helping athletes refine their techniques. Seeing measurable improvements can boost an athlete's confidence and motivation to continue practicing and improving.

    Trey Stross, Football & Track, Houston Texans (NFL)

  • “Repeating objective assessments helps learning and progress in sports development”

    Kelly Adsit, Soccer, University of Iowa D1

  • “When objective goals and assessments are used in team settings they can create a huge sense of pride and partnership as a team.”

    Rachael Drazan, Hockey, Olympic Team USA

  • “Objective evaluations create a more even barometer to compare one player to another.”

    Jeff Engel, Baseball, U of Iowa & MN, D1

  • “Objective assessments help set realistic goals for development to avoid burnout or disappointment by giving measurable feedback. It builds resilience and character development for future self and allots for long term progress tracking, given it is a proper forum that can provide structured, fair, data driven analysis.”

    Marti, soccer, D1

Introducing:

Evaluation of Development, Growth & Execution

What’s your EDGE?

EDGE is more than a score — it is a comprehensive framework for player development.

Our tests measure control, accuracy, speed, and decision-making across standardized benchmarks. Results are compiled into a single EDGE Score that allows comparisons across age, grade, and even collegiate reference points.

  • Objective + Subjective: EDGE doesn’t replace coaches — it empowers them. Objective data works alongside coach evaluations for the most complete player picture.

  • Ongoing Development: EDGE is re-run during the season, giving players tangible evidence of growth and allowing coaches to adjust training focus.

  • Benchmark to the Next Level: EDGE aligns with the same measurable categories used at collegiate combines and pro academies

Get Edge for your club

EDGE Leader Board

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