7
PERFORMANCE TESTS
1000+
PLAYERS TESTED
1.1M
BUNDESLIGA PASSES ANALYSED
U12+
Age Groups
WHY ARE WE TESTING?
A NEW STANDARD
IN PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
The eleade Football Testing is a football-specific diagnostic developed in Germany, designed to give players an objective picture of their abilities. This is not generic fitness testing. Every drill, distance, and angle is grounded in research from professional football.
FOOTBALL-SPECIFIC
Every test measures skills that matter on the pitch, not just in the gym. Speed, agility, dribbling, passing, and ball control under pressure.
INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARKS
Your results are compared against players of the same age in both Australia and Germany, with country flags showing who holds each benchmark.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Every test measures skills that matter on the pitch, not just in the gym. Speed, agility, dribbling, passing, and ball control under pressure.
DEVELOPMENT-FIRST
This is not a pass or fail. It is a diagnostic that feeds directly into individual training plans and long-term player development.
THE TESTING BATTERY
7 TESTS. ONE COMPLETE PROFILE.
A standardised battery combining physical, coordinative, and technical components. The same tests are used across all sessions, enabling reliable comparison over time and across continents.
01
SPRINT
5m / 10m / 30m splits
A 30-metre linear sprint with time splits recorded at 5m, 10m, and 30m using professional timing gates. Measures first-step acceleration, transition speed, and maximum velocity. Each split provides a distinct insight into different phases of a player's speed profile.
02
CHANGE OF DIRECTION
Acceleration / Deceleration / Direction Change
Assesses acceleration, deceleration, and changes of direction.
Players must accelerate over 15m to their highest pace to then fully decelerate, change direction and accelerate again.
03
DRIBBLING
Speed / Control / Decision-Making
Tests dribbling ability under time pressure while reacting to external stimuli to change direction throughout the course. Combines close ball control with rapid decision-making. The sprint lengths, direction changes, and turning angles are study-based.
04
PASSING
Technique / Accuracy / Decision-Making
Players respond to an external stimulus indicating where to play their next pass, all under time pressure. Ball control and passing technique determine the result. Requires players to scan, decide, and execute in rapid succession.
Passing distances and angles are based on the analysis of 1.1 million passes from the Bundesliga.
05
AGILITY
Acceleration / Deceleration / Direction Change
Assesses acceleration, deceleration, and changes of direction in response to an external stimulus. Players must react and adjust their movement path under time pressure. The sprint lengths, direction changes, and angles are all grounded in academic research.
06
BALL CONTROL
Coordination / Rhythm / Both Feet
Players must reach 150 alternating touches as quickly as possible while keeping the ball off the ground using both feet. Tests coordination, rhythm, concentration, and technical consistency under sustained effort. The benchmark standard is validated by German youth football research.
Your Report
A COMPLETE PICTURE OF YOUR GAME
Every player receives a detailed individual performance report within days of the testing session.
01
CURRENT RESULTS
Your scores across all seven tests from the most recent session, measured with professional timing equipment.
02
INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARKS
See how you compare to the top performers in your age group and overall, with country flags showing who holds each benchmark.
03
VISUAL SPIDER GRAPHS
Instantly see your strengths and development areas through clear visual comparisons against age and overall benchmarks.
04
LONGITUDINAL TRACKING
Each report includes your full testing history, so you can see your progress across every session you have attended.
HOW IT WORKS
FROM REGISTRATION TO RESULTS
01
REGISTER
Complete the registration form below. New players provide their details once. Returning players simply confirm their attendance.
02
ATTEND
Arrive at Gunyama Park Synthetic at 8:45am. The testing session runs from 9:00 to 11:00. Bring boots, shin pads, and water.
03
RECEIVE YOUR REPORT
Within days of the session, you receive a detailed individual performance report with all results, benchmarks, and visual comparisons.
04
DEVELOP
Use your report to guide targeted training. Combine with eleade individual training or game analysis for a complete development pathway.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
YOUR TESTING IS JUST THE BEGINNING
Your report identifies strengths and development areas. The next step is targeted training to improve them.
PRICING
INVEST IN YOUR DEVELOPMENT
$90inc.Gst
per testing session
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Full 2-hour standardised testing session
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Professional timing and measurement equipment
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Detailed individual performance report
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International benchmarking (Australia and Europe)
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Spider graph visual comparisons
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Longitudinal tracking across all sessions
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Development recommendations
REGISTRATION FORM:
For players not currently training with eleade.
Register below and complete payment to secure your spot.
If you are currently on an eleade training package, please confirm your attendance here.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING?
Players should wear football boots (suitable for synthetic turf), shin pads, and comfortable training clothing. Bring plenty of water and a light snack. No specific equipment is required as everything is provided.
DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BE AT A CERTAIN LEVEL?
The testing is open to all players from U12 onwards, regardless of current level. The purpose is to measure individual development, not to compare against other players. Whether your child plays grassroots or NPL, the testing provides a valuable baseline for their personal development.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY CHILD DO THE TESTING?
We recommend attending 3 to 4 times per year to identify meaningful trends and track progress. The real value comes from longitudinal data, where you can see how performance improves over multiple sessions.
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM CLUB TESTING?
Most club testing focuses on generic physical attributes like endurance and speed. The eleade Football Testing is football-specific, measuring technical skills like passing, dribbling, and ball control alongside physical performance. Results are benchmarked internationally against players in Germany, not just locally.
WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE THE REPORT?
Individual performance reports are sent within a few days of the testing session via email. The report includes all results, benchmark comparisons, spider graphs, and your full testing history if you have attended before.
WHAT DOES "BENCHMARKED AGAINST EUROPE" MEAN?
eleade operates in both Australia and Europe, running the same standardised test battery in both countries. Your child's results are compared against the best scores recorded across all players tested, including those training within the German football system. Country flags in the report show the nationality of the player who holds each benchmark.
IS THIS A TRIAL OR SELECTION EVENT?
No. The eleade Football Testing is a diagnostic tool, not a selection trial. There is no pass or fail. The purpose is to provide players with objective data about their current abilities and a clear direction for their development.