Sports performance testing for children is now accessible beyond professional academies. Parents and coaches across Birmingham can access the same data-driven assessment that Category 1 academies use — at EPP venues across Birmingham, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Coleshill and Manchester.
EPP tests athletes from U8 upwards. Testing protocols are adapted to be age-appropriate — U8 and U9 assessments focus on fundamental movement quality, sprint mechanics and reactive agility rather than absolute performance scores. For U10 and above, full benchmark comparison data is available.
EPP assessments for children include: sprint profiling at 5m, 10m and 30m using Photon Sports timing gates; change of direction testing (T-test and 505 protocols); bilateral leg strength assessment identifying any asymmetry; a force-velocity profile; and a full written report within 48 hours with specific training recommendations tailored to the child's sport and developmental stage.
Venues include Alexander Stadium (B42 2LR), Wyndley Leisure Centre (B73 6EW), Vision Football Factory Tamworth (B77 5DE), Sutton Coldfield Tennis Club (B73 5QB), Pack Meadow Coleshill (B46 3JE) and Avery Fields Harborne (B17 8DT). Full assessments cost £65. SAQ speed classes are available from £10 per session for ongoing development.
Alexander Stadium Birmingham and Platt Lane Manchester. Full written report within 48 hours.