Stick Skills and Passing are already showing up as meaningful strengths in live field situations, and those strengths are beginning to raise the quality of every rep. The next jump is Dodging.
Sage is doing well with catching, and that strength is starting to show up in more live reps. The goal is to keep making it reliable when the pace rises.
Sage needs to keep developing dodging so this part of the game becomes more consistent under pressure. The next step is cleaner reps that hold up at game speed.
A Season view of how Sage is trending over time.
See the strongest skill groups and the clearest room to grow.
Sage's Skill Build: Dodging
Your drill this week: Split Dodge Gauntlet
Execute split dodges through a gauntlet of three passive defenders, completing the sequence with a shot on goal.
Pick the cue that tells you when to go. Say it quietly before the rep starts.
The split dodge is the highest-percentage dodge for creating shooting lanes.
Set 3 cones (or use passive defenders) in a vertical line, 4 yards apart, leading toward goal.
Get the defender moving one way before you switch hands
Success is completing the full gauntlet, three clean split dodges, and arriving at the shooting position with your feet set and the ball in your stick.
Defenders actively try to poke-check; player must time the dodge correctly.
Each skill gets a 1-10 rating that maps to a milestone, helping track skill development and player growth over time.
Milestones show progress in a specific skill. Players usually move through milestones with age, practice, and better game understanding.
Stages describe the player's broader development level. They are based on the overall rating, which averages the skill ratings in the report.
A player can be at different milestones in different skills while still having one overall stage for the report. The value is seeing what changed from one evaluation to the next.
The player is building the base. Coaches are looking for understanding, effort, and cleaner reps before expecting the skill to show up consistently in games.
Open a skill to see the rating, growth, and next milestone.
Stick SkillsStandout milestone8.45ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Stick Skills measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Elite stick protection. Can cradle through contact. Both hands equally reliable — a rare trait at this standard.
Exceptional hands. Catches balls that peers would drop. Creates possession out of almost-turnovers.
PassingStandout milestone8.25ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Passing measures timing, accuracy, pace, and whether the ball is delivered in a way that helps the next action happen cleanly.
Elite passer at this standard. Creates scoring opportunities others can't see. Passing range and accuracy are coaching reference points.
Passes accurately with a defender on them. Quick release and multiple options make them almost unguardable.
ShootingStandout milestone8.15ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Shooting measures shot selection, mechanics, timing, and the ability to create and finish quality attempts.
Elite placement. Makes shots look easy that aren't. A consistent scoring threat from anywhere in the attack zone.
Exceptional shot velocity at this standard. Variation in release makes them nearly unguardable in 1v1 shooting situations.
DodgingCompetitive milestone7.88ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Dodging measures separation, change of pace, footwork, and the ability to beat a defender without losing control.
Split dodge creates real scoring opportunities. Beats live defenders in game situations. A primary offensive weapon.
Combination dodges that read and exploit the defensive slide. Beats double-teams through variety.
Ground Balls & TransitionStandout milestone8.02ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Ground Balls & Transition measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Dominates 50/50 battles. Teams and coaches notice the ground ball winning percentage. Changes games through possession.
Exceptional transition instincts. In position before most players register that a turnover occurred.
DefenseStandout milestone8.1ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Defense measures how well the athlete protects space, stays disciplined, and disrupts the opponent without losing shape.
A defensive player opponents have to scheme around. Gap control and stick work force turnovers.
Organizes team defense from the field. Slide calls are early and correct. Defense is a primary team strength.
PositioningStandout milestone8.08ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Positioning measures how early and how well the athlete gets into the right spot instead of reacting late to the play.
ClearingStandout milestone8.2ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Clearing measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
