Scale (age-adjusted)
- Emerging. Skill attempted; inconsistent execution under pressure.
- Developing. Shows the fundamental; breaks down when the speed of the game picks up.
- Age-appropriate. Reliable in-game at his age/phase. Baseline for U12–14.
- Above phase. Consistent with pressure; would start on the next age group up.
- Elite for age. A tournament-team trait; stands out on film.
Rubric aligned to USA Lacrosse Athlete Development Model for the Train-to-Train phase. Categories with "—" were not observable in the game film available. Off-hand stickwork and team-concept defense are USA Lacrosse focus areas for U13.