Baseline Evaluation

About the Appointment

Until an athlete knows his or her current level of ability, it is impossible to realistically recommend programming, create goals and monitor progress. The Parisi Evaluation is mandatory for every athlete who enters the Parisi program. During the Evaluation, we will:  Assess your athlete’s current level of ability Determine what group your athlete should be placed into Determine which types of sessions and program is best for your athlete Monitor progress in the program Create the future training strategy for your athlete   The athletes go through a battery of Performance Tests. These tests are correlated directly with athletic success. The tests are as follows:   The 10 and 20 yard dash - Our laser timing system times your athlete at each of these distances. According to your athlete’s score, the evaluator will know their acceleration and speed capabilities.     The Vertical Jump - This is a test of your athlete’s overall body power. According how high your athlete can jump, the evaluator will learn about the strength and speed your athlete is able to produce using their lower body.   The Shuttle Drill (5/10/5) - This is a lateral agility test that measures your athlete’s ability to start, stop and change direction. According to your athlete’s time, the evaluator will learn about your athlete’s lateral movement technique.   The 5 Broad Jump Test - This is a test that measures the amount of force your athlete can produce in the horizontal direction into the ground. This measure is directly correlated with running speed.   The Chin Up Test - This test is a powerful measure of relative body strength. We have found that the number of chin ups performed is related to running speed and agility.