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Why Sporting Iowa’s 2013 ECNL & ECNL RL Teams Choose to Test with Goal IQ

  November 2025 Testing Overview Early this November, Goal IQ partnered again with Sporting Iowa’s 2013 ECNL and ECNL RL squads to run a comprehensive athletic and technical testing session. This age group is entering a critical stage in long-term development, and Sporting Iowa continues to be one of the programs investing in objective measurement to support their players. While individual and team results remain private to Sporting Iowa families, this post summarizes what we tested , why clubs like Sporting Iowa choose to evaluate , and how this type of data helps guide a modern development pathway. What We Tested Goal IQ’s U13 evaluation model covers four major development pillars: 1. Speed & Acceleration Short-distance sprinting and max-velocity ability are foundational for all positions. Testing includes: 10m & 20m acceleration 30m max velocity Flying speed zones Change-of-direction timing These metrics help clubs understand each athlete’s moveme...
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Welcome to Goal IQ

We’re proud to launch Goal IQ , a soccer analytics company built to help players, parents, and coaches unlock their full potential. Soccer is a game of decisions, and we believe smarter decisions come from better data. At Goal IQ, our mission is simple: turn the data from games, GPS trackers, video, and personal assessments into clear, actionable insights that drive player development. What We Do The modern game is overflowing with information—tracking numbers, match stats, clips, and fitness data—but most of it never gets translated into meaningful action for the athlete. That’s where Goal IQ comes in. We take raw data and deliver: Individual Development Plans (IDPs): Personalized roadmaps for each player. Scouting Reports: Detailed breakdowns of performance in games and training. Improvement Tracking: Monitoring growth across technical, tactical, physical, and mental areas. Nutrition & Fueling Plans: Science-based strategies for energy, recovery, and peak pe...
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