Planning a Football Training and Competition Season Football Attire The sport skills assessment chart is a systematic method that is useful in determining the skill ability of an athlete. The Football Skills Assessment Card is designed to assist coaches in determining athletes’ ability levels before they begin participation. Coaches will find this assessment a useful tool for several reasons. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Help coach to determine with the athlete which events they will compete in. Establish the baseline training areas of athlete. Assist coaches to group athletes of similar ability on training teams. Measure the athlete’s progression. Help determine athlete’s daily training schedule. Football Athlete Skills Assessment Before administering the assessment, coaches need to perform the following analysis when observing the athlete. • • • Become familiar with each of the tasks listed under the major skills. Have an accurate visual picture of each task. Have observed a skilled performer executing the skill. When administering the assessment, coaches will have a better opportunity in getting the best analysis from their athletes. Always begin by explaining the skill you would like to observe. When possible, demonstrate the skill. Special Olympics Football Coaching Guide Created: February 2004 19