What to Expect on
Assessment Day
Know What’s Coming.
Own Your Performance.
Standardized.
Streamlined.
Serious Data.
Every MPI athlete goes through the exact same elite-level testing protocol, because comparability only matters when the process is consistent. Our assessments are built to reveal the truth of your athleticism, using pro-grade tools, validated drills, and research-level precision. From the moment you check in to your final rep, we’re capturing the data that defines your game.
This isn’t just performance data. It’s a blueprint to get better. A benchmark to train against. A roadmap to the next level.
Step-by-Step: Inside the MPI Experience
Step 1: Registration & Check-In
- Your performance starts before the whistle blows.
- Sign in at the registration table
- Confirm waivers and paperwork
- Get your testing bib and athlete ID
- Meet your assessment coordinator
Pro Tip: Arrive 15 minutes early to get in the zone.
Step 2: Dynamic Warm-Up
Our staff leads a dynamic warm-up to prep your body for peak output.
- Movement prep and mobility
- Sprint-specific activation
- Dynamic range-of-motion drills
Step 3: Bio-Metrics & Measurements
We capture key physical data points that shape your performance profile: These metrics provide essential context for how your body moves and how your output compares.
Step 4: Athletic Testing
This is where you shine. Every athlete rotates through our full suite of standardized, high-performance drills measuring: Speed, Power, & Agility
Speed
- 75-Foot Sprint (¾ Court Sprint) or 40-Yard Dash (Sport Specific)
⟶ Measured with digital laser gates to capture true speed and acceleration.
Agility
- 5-10-5 Shuttle
- Lane Agility Drill
⟶ Tests change-of-direction quickness, control, and foot speed.
Power
- Vertical Jump
- Broad Jump
- Max Pushups (30 Seconds)
⟶ Measures explosive force, body control, and repeated power effort.
Note: Each drill is captured using professional-grade equipment to ensure every number is accurate, comparable, and actionable.
Step 5: Checkout & Next Steps
- Return your bib and gear
- Review and confirm your raw scores with the staff
- Learn when and how your final results will be delivered
You’ll leave with a clear path forward, and the data to back it up.
Speed
Acceleration. Mechanics. Game-Breaking Speed.
Speed wins. Whether it’s the first step or the full sprint, MPI’s speed assessments are designed to reveal the athletes who can separate, chase, and close faster than the rest.
10-Yard dash
Measures: First-step explosiveness and short-range acceleration.
Why It Matters: Elite movement starts at zero. This test captures how quickly an athlete can generate force and get up to speed, critical for winning the first step.
Training Focus: Start mechanics, ground contact time, fast-twitch activation.
Game Impact: Beating defenders off the whistle, explosive reactions, closing space instantly.
40-Yard Dash
Measures: Full acceleration profile and top-end sprint speed.
Why It Matters: The universal language of speed. A benchmark used by scouts and coaches to identify raw velocity and sprint sustainability.
Training Focus: Acceleration phase, transition mechanics, speed endurance.
Game Impact: Outrunning pursuit. Open-field dominance. Creating separation that wins games.
3/4 Court Sprint (75 ft)
Measures: Short-burst speed and stride efficiency.
Why It Matters: Mimics real in-game sprint zones. Reveals whether an athlete can maintain mechanics and velocity across game-realistic distances.
Training Focus: Lower-body power, stride turnover, sprint form.
Game Impact: Breakaways. Chase downs. Recovering with purpose.
Power
Explosiveness. Strength. Output.
Power is the foundation of dominance. MPI’s power tests identify athletes who can explode, elevate, and deliver force—vertically, horizontally, and repeatedly.
Explosiveness. Strength. Output.
Power is the foundation of dominance. MPI’s power tests identify athletes who can explode, elevate, and deliver force vertically, horizontally, and repeatedly.
Vertical Jump
Measures: Peak vertical explosiveness.
Why It Matters: One of the purest indicators of lower-body power and athletic potential.
Training Focus: Concentric power, plyometrics, posterior chain development.
Game Impact: Rebounding, puck battles, aerial contests, first-step quickness.
Broad Jump
Measures: Ground-force projection and horizontal power.
Why It Matters: Demonstrates how well an athlete can transfer strength into motion—key for sprint starts and momentum generation.
Training Focus: Glute and hamstring drive, full-body sequencing, landing control.
Game Impact: Launch explosiveness, acceleration from a dead stop,and power transitions.
Pushups
Measures: Muscular endurance and core stability.
Why It Matters: Gauges upper-body resilience and fatigue resistance—under tension, under pressure.
Training Focus: Shoulder stability, trunk control, high-rep efficiency.
Game Impact: Sustained effort during high-contact sequences, recovery under fatigue, physicality that holds up.
Agility
Control. Change of Direction. Reactive Movement.
Agility is the secret weapon behind great defenders, elusive attackers, and elite all-around movement. These tests showcase who can control their body, shift gears, and redirect momentum—on command.
5-10-5 Shuttle (ProAgility)
Measures: Lateral acceleration, redirection, and stop-start control.
Why It Matters: Captures an athlete’s ability to plant, change direction, and explode—fast.
Training Focus: Transition speed, footwork, trunk rotation.
Game Impact: Man-to-man defense, recovery bursts, explosive change-of-direction plays.
Lane Agility Drill
Measures: Multidirectional quickness and deceleration control.
Why It Matters: Identifies how fluidly and efficiently an athlete moves side-to-side and resets posture.
Training Focus: Lateral movement mechanics, joint control, proprioceptive balance.
Game Impact: Staying in front on defense, navigating traffic, sharp recovery angles.
Why It Matters
Your data is only as powerful as the system behind it. That’s why every MPI Assessment Day is built on consistency, accuracy, and elite-level standards. No guesswork. Just real, validated performance metrics that help you improve, get recruited, and stand out.
Validated Combine-Style Testing
Professional-grade timing gates, jump mats, and measurement tools capture your true performance.
Official MPI Score Report
A composite breakdown of your Speed, Power, and Agility—plus percentile rankings.
Semi-Annual Benchmarking
Re-test every 6 months and track progress like the pros.
Third-Party Performance Validation
Build trust with coaches using verified, objective metrics.
Access to MPI Insights
Compare your data against local and national peers to find areas of opportunity.
Shareable MPI Profile
Included With Your Assessment
Export and share your performance portfolio with one click—perfect for recruiting.
Included With Your Assessment