The most difficult portion of the assessment was the yo-yo test, more commonly known as the "beep test". This is carried out at most college level training camps. It requires you to run a certain distance and back before a beep sounds. The time between beeps starts decreasing, forcing you to run faster as you become more tired. No matter how much you train for tests like these, there is no way to come away without feeling completely exhausted.
The members of the Tactical Athletic Program recorded our scores and set off to compile them so we could rate ourselves individually and as a team against athletes of all levels around the world. We will likely see our results in a week or so. As training came to a close we were left with gratitude for having the opportunity to work with such professionals and a strong itch to touch a soccer ball.
