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...