From your athlete's first sprint test at U8, to academy trial preparation, to a USA sports scholarship — EPP maps the complete development journey with data, coaching and connections that other testing providers can't offer.
EPP structures athlete development across four clear stages. Each stage builds on the last, using data to direct training and open doors to the next level.
Full performance assessment covering sprint mechanics, agility, force-velocity profile and bilateral strength. Written report within 48 hours. Establishes where your athlete sits against age and sport benchmarks.
Re-assessment every 6 weeks to track improvement against baseline. EPP monitors sprint times, COD scores and strength metrics across each cycle. Progress data helps coaches and parents understand what training is working.
Ben Royal (FA Level 2 FPSA — Football Scout) works directly with athletes preparing for academy trials. EPP data is used to identify and correct physical deficits before high-stakes assessments with professional clubs.
EPP supports athletes pursuing USA college sports scholarships. We provide performance data packages, athletic profiles and introductions to major scholarship providers including NCSA, along with genetic analysis to identify optimal sport pathways.
Ben Royal holds the FA Level 2 Football Performance Scout Award (FPSA) — one of the highest scouting qualifications available in UK football — and works directly with local professional football academies.
This gives EPP athletes a direct line to the professional game that no other grassroots testing provider in Birmingham or Manchester can match. Ben uses EPP performance data to identify athletically ready players and make genuine introductions to academy environments.
Where a player's physical data demonstrates readiness but academy pathways in the UK are limited, Ben also supports families exploring USA college sports scholarships as an alternative route to professional-level development.
EPP now offers sports genetic analysis as an add-on to physical performance assessments. DNA testing reveals your athlete's genetic predispositions for speed, power, endurance, injury risk and recovery — helping parents and coaches make smarter long-term development decisions.
Identifies whether your athlete has a genetic advantage in fast-twitch (sprint/power) or slow-twitch (endurance) dominated sports. Helps choose the right sporting pathway early.
Certain gene variants are associated with higher risk of soft tissue injury, ACL tears and tendon issues. Early identification allows preventative training protocols.
How quickly does your athlete recover between training sessions? Genetic markers influence cortisol response, inflammation and muscle repair rates.
Combined with physical performance data, genetic analysis helps identify which sports give your athlete the highest probability of reaching elite level.
How your athlete responds to protein, carbohydrate and caffeine has a genetic component. Personalised nutrition guidance based on actual DNA data.
VO2 max trainability varies significantly between individuals. Genetic markers indicate how much your athlete is likely to improve with targeted aerobic training.
Simple home DNA test kit. Combined analysis with physical performance data. Full written report. Ask about genetic testing when booking your assessment.
Over 25,000 international athletes currently compete in US college sports. $4.2 billion in athletic scholarships are awarded annually by over 2,000 US colleges. EPP performance data gives UK athletes a significant advantage in the US college recruiting process — read our full guide to USA scholarships for UK athletes.
Read the USA Scholarship Guide →Book a baseline assessment today. Ben Royal reviews every assessment personally and will highlight pathway opportunities based on your athlete's data.