Youth Team Skills Index (YTSI)

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A guide to the Youth Team Skills Index (YTSI) Score™:

90-100 Globally Elite – Among the best youth teams in the world, demonstrating exceptional skill, tactical awareness, physical conditioning, and competitive success at the highest international levels.

80-90 Globally Competitive – Strong enough to challenge top teams worldwide, excelling in all aspects of the game with well-structured training and a high level of competition.

70-80 Nationally Competitive – Among the strongest teams in their country, consistently performing well in national-level tournaments and leagues with strong technical, tactical, and physical capabilities.

60-70 Regionally Competitive – A well-trained team that competes consistently within its region (or nationally in smaller countries) demonstrating solid skills, game understanding, and teamwork in high-level tournaments.

50-60 Regionally Recreational – A structured and organized team that plays regularly in competitive regional leagues, balancing skill development and game performance.

40-50 Locally Competitive – A motivated team that participates actively in local leagues, showing growing technical skills, teamwork, and game strategy.

30-40 Locally Recreational – A developing team that plays regularly for enjoyment and improvement, with a focus on teamwork and foundational skill-building.

20-30 Developmental – A team in the early stages of structured training, building core soccer skills and gaining experience in organized play.

10-20 Beginner/Casual – A team that enjoys playing together in a relaxed environment, focusing on participation and basic skill development.

0-10 Unstructured/Inactive – A group with enthusiasm for the game, playing informally with potential for future development and organization.