Prognostic validity of talent orientation in soccer

摘要: Several talent-screening programs conducted within elementary schools have implemented motor diagnostics to introduce children groups of sports including both game and specific sports, the latter which includes gymnastics, skiing, tennis. However, as in most other predictive value for soccer regarding such early testing is unclear. This prospective cohort study evaluated mid-term prognostic validity general tests well a soccer-specific score calculated from a test battery. The sample consisted N = 2965 U9 age group Fulda Movement Check (FMC). FMC a basic check comprised two anthropometric parameters eight items German Motor Test 6–18 by Boes Schlenker with addition a ball throw. test data were collected second grade classes 2011–2014. competition performance those who chose (n = 316) up end season 2016/17 (September 30, 2017) was recorded. U12–U15 players then assigned individually four different levels. determined using analysis variance, odds ratios, a discriminant analysis. All diagnostic methods exhibited medium high over 2‑ 6‑year time span talent screening orientation period later competitions adolescent groups. relevance nine confirmed.