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Build a player evaluation from evidence—not impressions.

Complete the full coach worksheet, rate six development areas, see the live spider chart, and create feedback with clear next actions.

Soccer Guide NW editorial deskTemplate · 12 min read

01

Player and review context

Every evaluation should say who, when, where, and what kind of review it is.

Player nameNot addedTeam or training contextNot addedPosition observedNot addedCoach / evaluatorNot addedEvaluation typeFull seasonal reviewEvaluation nameNot addedEvaluation dateNot addedReview periodNot addedFramework / versionSoccer Guide NW core evaluation · v1Confidence in this evaluationChoose confidence

02

Development ratings and evidence

Use 0 for not assessed. A number is only useful when the note beside it names an observable behavior or moment.

Technical

First touch, passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting, and ball control.

Not assessed

Evidence or commentsNo evidence added.

Tactical

Positioning, scanning, decisions, game understanding, and role execution.

Not assessed

Evidence or commentsNo evidence added.

Physical

Speed, strength, agility, endurance, coordination, and movement for the role.

Not assessed

Evidence or commentsNo evidence added.

Mentality

Confidence, resilience, communication, competitiveness, and coachability.

Not assessed

Evidence or commentsNo evidence added.

Game impact

How the player's actions affect match moments on and away from the ball.

Not assessed

Evidence or commentsNo evidence added.

Training habits

Preparation, focus, effort, consistency, and response to feedback.

Not assessed

Evidence or commentsNo evidence added.

03

Written feedback

Separate the current strengths from the one priority that should shape the next block.

Observed strengthsNo response added.Main development priorityNo response added.Coach summaryNo response added.

04

Development action plan

Finish with decisions the player and coach can revisit at a specific time.

Next 2–3 goalsNo response added.Homework or coach supportNo response added.Recommended role or current levelNot addedFollow-up dateNot added

05

Write for each audience

This template does not send anything. These fields help the coach prepare the right version.

Player-visible feedbackNo response added.Parent-visible feedbackNo response added.

Private coach notesWorking notes only. This section is excluded from the downloaded PDF.