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NATS Grading System

NATS has developed an innovative and unique grading system to measure athletic ability. The NATS software scores each athlete in each NATS drill based on their performance relative to their size. Therefore, the athletic ability of athletes of all sizes can be compared equally. The five sub-grades and overall NATS Grade provide important tools for athletes to measure and compare their athletic ability and development with their peers.

Each player is assigned a size rating, between 0.00-10.00, based on their height and weight measurements. The scale below shows average size ratings by graduating class.

Height is recorded to within 1/8" using FOUR numbers (Ex: 6014 is 6'1" 4/8"). The first number represents feet. The 2nd and 3rd numbers represent inches and will range from "00" to "11". The 4th number represents eighths of an inch and will range from "0" to "7."

Players are scored in each of the five drills based on expected performance levels for their size rating. Most individual grades will fall between 5.00 (below average) and 15.00 (above average). An average NATS Grade per drill for rising seniors is 10.00. Average grades for rising juniors, sophomores and freshman are approximately 1 point lower per year.

• 40 Yard Dash Grade is based on the FASTEST 40 time.
• Short Shuttle Grade is based on the FASTEST short shuttle time.
• 3-Cone Grade is based on the FASTEST 3-Cone time.
• Bench Press Grade is based on your MAXIMUM bench press reps.
• Broad Jump Grade is based on LONGEST broad jump distance.

The overall NATS Grade is the sum of the five individual sub-grades. Most NATS grades will fall between 25.00 (below average) and 75.00 (above average). An average NATS Grade for rising seniors is about 50.00. An average NATS Grade for rising juniors, sophomores and freshman is approximately 5 points lower per year.