Architech Sports Science Lab
At Architech Sports & Physical Therapy’s Waverly clinic, our Sports Science Lab powered by VALD gives soccer players and families something most training programs can’t: objective, position-specific performance data.
This isn’t guesswork, opinions, or “it looks better.” It’s real testing that shows how your player accelerates, changes direction, and builds the strength to dominate on the pitch. We identify strengths, uncover injury risk factors, and guide smarter development decisions so soccer athletes can stay healthy and perform at a higher level.
Explosive Accelerator
We measure first-step quickness and sprint force output, the physical tools that let players beat defenders and close down the ball.
Change of Direction
We assess lateral agility and deceleration mechanics to reduce ACL risk and sharpen a player's cutting ability on the pitch.
Jumping and Landing
We evaluate vertical power and landing mechanics, key factors for aerial duels and for safe return to play after injury.
Strength Symmetry
We identify quad-to-hamstring imbalances and left-right asymmetries that put youth players at greater injury risk as they grow.
Load and Recovery
We track readiness and fatigue across the season so training and match demands are always supporting development, not working against it.
Soccer’s most common injuries — ACL tears, hamstring strains, growth plate stress — are often predictable. Our screening benchmarks your player against soccer-specific norms so we can flag risk early and keep them on the field.
Re-test every 8–12 weeks to see exactly how your player is progressing. Data travels with your athlete — share results with club coaches, travel team staff, or college recruiters with confidence.
The demands on a goalkeeper differ from a central midfielder or outside back. Our sport scientists interpret results through a soccer lens and tailor every training recommendation to your player's position and stage of development.
Testing Technology
A jump test only shows height. ForceDecks reveal how your player generates power, and what’s happening beneath the surface with every takeoff and landing.
- Measures true explosiveness through force output, not just jump height — critical for winning aerial duels and making runs in behind
- Flags early injury risk factors like leg imbalances and risky landing mechanics, common during growth spurts
- Tracks power development across the season with objective, repeatable data
- Supports safer, age-appropriate training based on what your player actually needs, not guesswork
- Fast, low-stress, and safe — ideal for youth soccer athletes at any level
Hamstring strength is one of the most important, and most overlooked, factors in a soccer player’s speed, sprinting ability, and long-term health.
- Accurately measures hamstring strength, a key muscle group for sprinting, shooting, and explosive acceleration
- Identifies weaknesses and left-right imbalances linked to hamstring strains and knee injuries, the most common injuries in soccer
- Tracks development as athletes grow, ensuring strength keeps pace with height and speed changes during adolescence
- Guides smarter programming by telling us whether a player needs strength-building or simply maintenance
- Quick, controlled, and safe when supervised, making it excellent for monitoring youth players throughout a full season
ForceFrame measures the hip and lower-body strength that drives every cut, sprint, tackle, and change of direction on the pitch.
- Evaluates total lower-body and hip strength critical for soccer movement, including cutting, pressing, and holding off opponents
- Identifies side-to-side strength imbalances early to reduce groin strain and ACL risk, injuries disproportionately common in soccer
- Tracks whether training is genuinely improving stability and power over time
- Guides age-appropriate strength development so players are never under- or over-trained for their stage
- Joint-friendly and controlled, built for safe long-term athlete development
Smart Speed Timing Gates tell you exactly how fast your players are, with data you can trust and results athletes actually care about.
Speed is one of the biggest separators in athletic performance. Knowing your numbers changes how you train.
- Delivers accurate, consistent results so every athlete is measured the same way, with no guesswork and no subjectivity
- Tracks real improvement over time so progress is visible and undeniable, not just felt
- Builds confidence and motivation as athletes see their own numbers and develop a drive to beat them
- Pinpoints individual strengths and weaknesses across start, top speed, and change of direction so coaches train the right things
- Reflects true game-speed demands, because in soccer, speed is not a bonus. It is the baseline.
DynaMo tells us exactly where your player is strong, where they’re not, and where they’re at risk. One joint at a time.
- Measures strength at the knee, hip, and ankle across both extensors and flexors, the joints that matter most in soccer
- Pinpoints the muscle weaknesses and left-right imbalances behind the sport’s most common injuries: hamstring strains, groin pulls, and ACL tears
- Tracks strength over time as players grow, return from injury, or build toward a new season
- Drives targeted programming based on what your player actually needs, not a one-size-fits-all template
- Simple, controlled, and safe for youth soccer athletes at every stage of development
Ready to See What Your Athlete Is Capable Of?
Sports Performance Testing in our Sports Science Lab powered by VALD gives you clear, objective data on strength, power, imbalances, and movement quality — and what to do next.
Fill out the form below and our team will follow up with:
Testing package options + pricing
What to expect during testing
Recommended age ranges + sport-specific notes
Scheduling availability at our Waverly clinic
Sports Science Lab Interest Form
A Resource for Coaches.
A Game-Changer for Athletes.
Athletic Performance Therapy gives soccer coaches a trusted partner to help players stay strong, move well, and stay on the pitch all season. From injury prevention and return-to-play support to performance-based rehab, our team helps soccer athletes stay healthy and keep competing.