The 5-Minute Team Diagnostic

Needs Vast Improvement: Players panic when pressed, heavy first touches, lose ball frequently under minimal pressure
Average: Can handle some pressure but inconsistent, technique breaks down when rushed
Good: Comfortable under pressure most of the time, occasional lapses under intense pressure
Excellent for the age group: Calm under intense pressure, use pressure to create opportunities, exceptional for their age

Needs Vast Improvement: Poor pass selection, frequently gives ball away, can't find teammates consistently
Average: Decent passing but poor decisions under pressure, inconsistent weight and timing
Good: Good passing range and decision making, occasional poor choices under intense pressure
Excellent for the age group: Exceptional vision and execution, consistently finds best option available, outstanding for their age

Needs Vast Improvement: Miss easy chances, panic in box, much worse in matches than training
Average: Score some goals but inconsistent, poor decisions when rushed, typical for age group
Good: Clinical most of the time, occasional wayward efforts under pressure
Excellent for the age group: Ice-cold finisher, better under pressure, pick corners consistently, exceptional composure for their age

Needs Vast Improvement: Avoid 1v1s, lose most individual battles, poor body position and timing
Average: Win some battles but inconsistent, hesitant in key moments, typical success rate for age
Good: Confident in 1v1s, good success rate, occasional mistakes under pressure
Excellent for the age group: Dominant in individual battles, commit defenders, excellent positioning, outstanding for their age

Needs Vast Improvement: Constantly lose possession, no movement to help teammates, panic under pressure
Average: Keep ball reasonably well but poor game understanding, inconsistent support, typical for age
Good: Good possession play, understand when to release, mostly good movement and support
Excellent for the age group: Exceptional possession intelligence, create space, always available for passes, outstanding game understanding for their age

Needs Vast Improvement: No shape, players chase ball, no communication or coordination
Average: Some defensive structure but breaks down under pressure, limited talking, typical for age
Good: Good defensive shape most of the time, decent communication and pressing coordination
Excellent for the age group: Outstanding organisation, coordinated pressing, constant communication, exceptional defensive maturity for their age

Needs Vast Improvement: Slow to react to possession changes, no urgency in transitions
Average: Eventually adjust but takes time, limited transition awareness, typical reaction speed for age
Good: Quick transitions most of the time, good game awareness and reaction speed
Excellent for the age group: Instant reaction to possession changes, exploit transition moments, exceptional game intelligence for their age

Needs Vast Improvement: Tired after 20 minutes, can't maintain intensity, poor recovery between efforts
Average: Decent fitness but drops off in second half, slower recovery, typical stamina for age
Good: Good endurance, maintain standards for most of game, decent recovery
Excellent for the age group: Outstanding fitness, same intensity throughout, quick recovery, exceptional stamina for their age

Needs Vast Improvement: Lose most physical battles, avoid contact, weak in duels
Average: Win some duels but inconsistent, struggle against stronger opponents, typical strength for age
Good: Good physical presence, win most battles, compete well in physical situations
Excellent for the age group: Dominant in physical duels, use strength effectively, intimidating presence, exceptional physicality for their age

Needs Vast Improvement: Hide when pressure builds, negative body language, blame others
Average: Some confidence but drops when things go wrong, limited leadership, typical resilience for age
Good: Generally confident, good body language, encourage teammates, handle pressure well
Excellent for the age group: Thrive under pressure, exceptional leadership, lift others when struggling, outstanding mental strength for their age

Needs Vast Improvement: Easily distracted, don't listen to instructions, repeat same mistakes
Average: Decent focus but lapses, slow to apply feedback, inconsistent attention, typical for age
Good: Good concentration, listen well, usually apply coaching points, maintain focus
Excellent for the age group: Exceptional focus, immediate application of feedback, maintain standards throughout, outstanding concentration for their age