Most assessments fail because they’re built to look thorough, not to change the plan. A few rules I work from before writing a single set: → Subjective first. Always. → Zoom out before you zoom in. → If a test won’t change your decision, drop it. → Test what you’ll actually re-test. → Tell the athlete the why. The best assessment isn’t the longest one. It’s the shortest one that lets you write the right program for the athlete in front of you, today. Save it for the next time someone hands you a 4-page screen and asks for a program by Friday. #SportsMedicine #StrengthAndConditioning #performancetherapist #athletictrainer #athletictraining