Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athletic Metrics?
Athletic Metrics is a mobile, on-site athletic performance testing company for youth athletes. We host standardized testing events at schools, clubs, facilities, and through verified public testing days to provide objective performance data and clear development direction.
Do you come to our facility?
Yes. Athletic Metrics travels to your school, club, or facility and runs a professionally organized testing day on-site. We also host verified public testing events.
Who is Athletic Metrics for?
Athletic Metrics is built for parents, youth athletes, coaches, trainers, schools, clubs, and youth sports organizations seeking objective athletic data and measurable progress.
What do you test?
We measure core athletic traits that transfer across sports, including:
- Speed and acceleration
- Power
- Agility and change of direction
- Reactivity
- Engine (repeat-effort endurance and recovery)
Is this a combine?
Not exactly. Traditional combines are typically sport-specific. Athletic Metrics focuses on universal athletic traits and provides interpretation and development priorities—not just raw numbers.
Is testing safe for kids?
Yes. All tests are age-appropriate, supervised, and conducted using standardized protocols with proper warm-ups and safety oversight.
How long does testing take?
Most athletes complete testing in approximately 60–90 minutes, depending on group size and event format.
Do athletes need prior experience to participate?
No. Testing does not require sport-specific skill or prior experience. The tests measure foundational athletic traits.
What is the AM Score?
The AM Score (0–100) is a universal measure of athleticism derived entirely from objective testing data. It summarizes an athlete’s overall athletic capacity in a single, easy-to-understand score.
How is the AM Score calculated?
The AM Score is calibrated by age and sex using established performance standards and refined aggregate data. It is based solely on testing results, not opinions or projections.
Does the AM Score predict athletic success or recruiting outcomes?
No. The AM Score measures athletic capacity only. It does not measure sport skill, mindset, coaching, or game performance.
Can I improve my AM Score?
Yes. Athleticism is trainable, and re-testing shows progress over time.
Can I share my results?
Yes. Athletes may share reports with coaches and trainers.
Are athletes publicly ranked or compared?
No. Athletic Metrics does not publish public rankings or comparisons. All results are private and shared only with the athlete and family.
Can the AM Score improve over time?
Yes. Athleticism is trainable. Re-testing allows athletes and families to measure progress and confirm whether training efforts are effective.
Why should parents get this testing?
Athletic Metrics provides a true athletic baseline and clear development priorities so parents can make informed decisions before investing more time and money into training, camps, or programs.
Will this tell us what sport our child should play?
Athletic Metrics does not assign sports. The testing helps families understand which athletic traits are strongest and which need improvement, supporting better long-term development decisions.
Is this worth it if my child already trains?
Yes. Testing ensures training is focused on what actually limits performance.
How does Athletic Metrics help athletes?
Athletes gain objective feedback, clear priorities, proof of improvement through re-testing, and data they can share with coaches and trainers.
Why should athletes want this?
Athletic Metrics gives athletes ownership of their development through objective feedback and proof of improvement.
How does Athletic Metrics help coaches?
Athletic Metrics provides objective baselines that separate athletic traits from skill, helping coaches evaluate athletes more efficiently and communicate clearly with parents.
How does Athletic Metrics help trainers?
Athletic Metrics provides independent diagnostics and proof of progress, helping trainers identify limiting factors and validate that training programs are working.
Do you sell training or coaching services?
No. Athletic Metrics does not coach, train, or sell development programs. We provide objective measurement and interpretation only.
Does Athletic Metrics replace coaching or training?
No. It supports and enhances coaching and training.
How do we schedule a testing day?
Contact Athletic Metrics to request a testing event. We’ll confirm the location, number of athletes, sports, and preferred dates, then finalize the schedule.
How do public testing events work?
Public testing events are open to all athletes and use the same standardized protocols as school and team testing days. Results and reporting are identical.
How long does testing take?
Most athletes complete testing in 60–90 minutes.
What should athletes wear?
Athletes should wear athletic clothing and footwear.
Are results public?
No. Athletic Metrics does not publish rankings or public comparisons.
Is data shared with third parties?
No. Data is kept private and secure.
Who owns the testing data?
Athletes and their families own their results. Data is kept private and secure.
Are results public?
No. Athletic Metrics does not publish rankings or public comparisons.
How do we contact Athletic Metrics?
Email info@athletic-metrics.com or call (714) 334-1150.