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The Riverhounds Academy Athletic Records

SPEED AND STRENGTH

THE RIVERHOUNDS ACADEMY

As part of our new, total development process, The Riverhounds Academy has now implemented elite strength and speed workouts for all Academy players. The modern-day soccer player is fast, strong, skillful, and intelligent. This means we must consistently enhance each aspect over time. The Academy finalized negotiations with Mike Whiteman, appointing Whiteman as a full-time member of the Staff.  Taking on the role of Director of Sport Science, Mike is fully responsible for overseeing the athletic development of all players, ages 8 and up.  This will include designing age-appropriate workouts to develop balance, coordination, core/absolute strength, and proper speed mechanics.  As is the case with professional soccer Clubs around the world, all players will be tracked accordingly, to identify and address weaknesses, determine growth, and chart this progression for future scouting opportunities.
 
At the beginning of the Summer Academy (June 2011) every player in The Academy was tested on a number of different criteria. The Academy Staff recorded all Test Results during these sessions, through activities involving endurance, speed, and strength. This allowed the staff to analyze the initial data as a benchmark for the Summer and beyond. 

20 Yard Dash

  • Tests linear speed
  • 10 yard split recorded for first step and establishing acceleration patterns
  • 20 yard split recorded for continued acceleration/top end speed (Younger Age Groups)

20 Yards with the ball

  • Tests linear speed when in possession of the soccer ball
  • Focuses on quality first touch
  • The aim is to find the balance between dribbling at speed but under control

5-10-5

  • Agility Test
  • Tests ability to efficiently accelerate and decelerate out of cuts
  • Body Control is essential

Figure 8

  • Technical Test
  • The ability to dribble and perform "circle takes" in tight spaces using both right and left foot in 30 seconds
  • The number of figure 8’s completed is recorded along with the quality of footwork

Vertical Jump

  • Tests Power/Rate of force production/explosiveness
  • Shows how quickly a player can demonstrate strength
  • Direct correlation between vertical and acceleration patterns
  • Strength as a function of time

Beep Test - U10 and older

  • Fitness Test
  • Test Vo2 max/aerobic capacity
  • MENTAL TOUGHNESS!!!

 

The tables below are the data that highlights the top results at each age group and sex. Below that you will see the averages for each test, at each age group and sex

 

 2011 Summer 2nd Evaluations


U8/9 Boys

Test 20 Yard Dash (s) Sprint with ball (s) 5-10-5 (s) Figure 8 (#) Vertical (in) Beep (Level)
             
  1. Daniel Ibrahim - 3.28 1. Daniel Ibrahim 3.44 1. Cole Kelly 4.68 1. Tyler Kolankowski 7Q 1. Logan Young 24" N/A
  2. Cole Kelly - 3.41 2. Matthew Van-Kirk 3.55 2. Matthew Van-Kirk 4.73 2. Joe Irwin 6.5Q 2. Daniel Ibrahim 20"  
  2. Logan Young - 3.41 3. Tyler Kolankowski 3.67 3. Mitch Friday 4.75 2. Matthew Van-Kirk 6.5Q 3. Cole Kelly 18"  
        2. Logan Young 6.5Q    

U8/9 Girls

Test 20 Yard Dash (s) Sprint with ball (s) 5-10-5 (s) Figure 8 (#) Vertical (in) Beep (Level)
             
  1. Casey Bakayza 3.41 1. Sidney Palla 3.68 1. Sidney Palla 4.87 1. Maggie Storti 7.5 1. Sophia Galietta 18" N/A
  2. Sidney Palla 3.42 2. Haleigh Finale 3.71 2. Francesca Taylor 4.99 2. Francesca Taylor 7Q 2. Molly Hoffman 17"  
  3. Francesca Taylor 3.43 3. Jennifer McKenzie 3.73 3. Christina Palla 5.04 3. Molly Hoffman 7 2. Casey Bakayza 17"  
        3. Haleigh Finale 7    
        3. Sidney Palla 7    

U10/11 Boys

Test 20 Yard Dash (s) Sprint with ball (s) 5-10-5 (s) Figure 8 (#) Vertical (in) Beep (Level)
             
  1. Dominic Galietta 3.16 1. Rion Basu 3.02 1. Brandon Byer 4.50 1. Dominic Galietta 10Q 1. Dominic Galietta 21" 1. Michael Gemmell 12.9
  2. Harper Cook 3.18 2. Michael Gemmell 3.10 2. Rion Basu 4.61 2. Michael Gemmell 9.5Q 2. Brandon Byer 20" 2. David Conely 11.1
  3. Brandon Byer 3.23 3. Sean Abraham 3.19 3. Michael Gemmell 4.68 2. Rion Basu 9.5Q 2. Sean Abraham 20" 3. Dylan Carter  10.11
           2. David Conely 20"  

 U10/11 Girls

Test 20 Yard Dash (s) Sprint with ball (s) 5-10-5 (s) Figure 8 (#) Vertical (in) Beep (Level)
             
  1. Kristi Kania 3.07 1. Jordyn Minda 3.10 1. Ciara Terabasso 4.38 1. Morgan Green 9Q 1. Ciara Terabasso 25" 1. Caroline Swan 11.1
  2. Emily Harrigan 3.08 2. Caroline Swan 3.11 2. Emily Harrigan 4.44 1. Delaney Snyder 9Q 2. Morgan Green 24" 2. Ciara Terabasso 10.9
  3. Jordyn Minda 3.15 3. Courtney Hurey 3.12 2. Delaney Snyder 4.44 2. Ciara Terabasso 8.5Q 2. Emily Harrigan 24" 3. Morgan Green 10.7
        2. Alyssa Victor 8.5Q  2. Elaina Longjohn 24"  
        2. Kristi Kania 8.5Q    
        2. Elaina Longjohn 8.5Q    
        2. Marissa Dezorzi 8.5Q    
        2. Alexis Kendro 8.5Q    

U12/13 Boys

Test 20 Yard Dash (s) Sprint with ball (s) 5-10-5 (s) Figure 8 (#) Vertical (in) Beep (Level)
             
  1. Ryan Terabasso 2.84 1. Ryan Landry 2.91 1. Adam Heil 4.34 1. Ryan Landry 10Q 1. Adam Heil 28" 1. Geoffrey Schuchardt 14.3
  2. Adam Heil 2.86 2. TJ Turley 2.93 2. Ryan Mertz 4.34 1. Ryan Mertz 10Q 2. Ryan Terabasso 26" 2. Alexy Boehm 13.2
  3. TJ Turley 2.97 3. Kota Furuhata 3.13 2. Ryan Landry 4.36 2. Geoffrey Schuchardt 9Q 3. Kota Furahata 25" 2. Ryan Mertz 13.2
      Geoffrey Schuchardt 4.36      

U12/13 Girls

Test 20 Yard Dash (s) Sprint with ball (s) 5-10-5 (s) Figure 8 (#) Vertical (in) Beep (Level)
             
  1. Kaylee Rabatin 2.86 1. Jayna Fittipaldo 3.07
 1. Kylie Manuppelli 4.20 1. Kylie Manuppelli 9.5Q 1. Kaylee Rabatin 25" 1. Leah Graf 12.4
  2. Eleni Nickolas 2.88 2. Kaylee Rabatin 3.08 2. Olivia Cotter 4.38 1. Kaylee Rabatin 9.5Q 2. Eleni Nickolas 24" 2. Kelcie Marchetti 11.3
  3. Kyle Manuppelli 2.91 3. Kylie Manuppelli 3.09 3. Kyla Kelley 4.39 1. Bailey Cartwright 9.5Q 2. Kylie Manuppelli 23" 1. Eleni Nickolas 11.1

U14/15 Boys

Test 20 Yard Dash (s) Sprint with ball (s) 5-10-5 (s) Figure 8 (#) Vertical (in) Beep (Level)
             
  1. Michael Guerrero 2.86
 1. Patrick Miller 3.04 1. Michael Guerrero 3.95
 1. Billy Werner 10.5
 1. Brennan Ireland 27" 1. Brennan Ireland 14.8
  2. Max Lindsay 2.90 2. Billy Werner 3.13 2. Patrick Miller 4.01 2. Patrick Miller 9.5 1. Arran Collins 27"  2. Patrick Miller 14.5
  3. Brennan Ireland 2.93 3. Austin Plants 3.18 3. Brennan Ireland 4.11 2. Brian Brosnan 9.5 2. Brian Brosnan 25" 3. Billy Werner 13.9

U14/15 Girls

Test 20 Yard Dash (s) Sprint with ball (s) 5-10-5 (s) Figure 8 (#) Vertical (in) Beep (Level)
             
  1. Katie Felitsky 3.17 1. Alicia Mastroanni  3.18 1. Alicia Mastroanni  4.46 1. Alicia Mastroanni  9 1. Katie Felitsky 20" 1. Alicia Mastroanni 12.5
  2. Alicia Mastroianni 3.42 2. Katie Felitsky 3.53 2. Kelsie Balsam 4.66 2. Katie Felitsky 8.5 1. Jenna Bandi 20" 2. Jenna Bandi 10.1
  3. Kelsie Balsam 3.53 3. Kelsie Balsam 3.57 3. Katie Felitsky 4.68 3. Kelsie Balsam 7.5 2.  Alicis Mastroianni 18" 3. Katie Felitsky 8.11

 


Academy 1st Evaluation Averages
AGE GROUP  20 Yard Dash (s) Sprint with Ball (s)  5-10-5 (s)  Figure 8 (#) Veritcal (in)  Beep (level)
U8/9 Boys 3.82 s 4.62 s  5.81 s 5.17  13.54 in  N/A
U8/9 Girls 3.95 s  5.06 s  6.01 s 5.25  10.69 in  N/A
U10/11 Boys  3.56 s 3.98 s  5.26 s  6.82  14.74 in  8.23
U10/11 Girls  3.61 s  4.08 s  5.41 s  6.60  16.79 in   7.3
U10/11 Mix  3.77 s  4.38 s  5.66 s  5.86  14.14 in  5.72
U12/13 Boys  3.40 s  3.77 s  5.11 s  7.17  17.89 in  8.9
U12/13 Girls  3.42 s  3.82 s  5.07 s  7.16  17.52 in  7.91
U14/15 Boys 3.18 s  3.41 s  4.83 s  7.63  22.12 in  10.6
U14/15 Girls  3.38 s  3.79 s  4.99 s  7.5  17.5 in  8.81


At the conclusion of the Summer Academy each player will be re-tested after 8 weeks of Speed and Strength training. Moving forward the players will be tested approximately four times a year so we can chart athletic maturation consistently.

 Mike Whiteman
Director of Sports Science
mwhiteman@riverhounds.com