THE NATIONAL STANDARD FOR YOUTH ATHLETIC TESTING
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What Is NPI & Zybek Sports?
The National Performance Institute (NPI), backed by Zybek Sports, is the standard body for youth and amateur athletic testing. Through the SAT®6 Presidential Score and validated combine-style protocols, NPI gives parents and athletes a trusted baseline, true progress tracking, and age-appropriate comparison—no matter background, resources, or experience.
Zybek Sports is the nation’s leader in objective performance measurement, and the official testing provider trusted across the NFL, MLB, and elite combines nationwide.
As Zybek’s premier partner, NPI brings the same gold-standard technology used by the pros to athletes everywhere, delivering verified results, transparency, and credibility to every test.
TRUSTED BY COLLEGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Learn how the University of Connecticut uses the numbers:
WHY ARE YOUR NUMBERS IMPORTANT?
For high-school athletes
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Know where you rank against other athletes your age
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Be prepared for college recruitment days
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Official Zybek-timed SAT Score™ metrics coaches trust
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Complement film with objective speed/power to back up highlights
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Stand out in emails and profiles with a shareable report link
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Track improvement to prove upside before signing day
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Know what colleges you qualify for before you apply
For younger athletes (middle school & under)
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See how you stack up against your age group today
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Learn where your strengths are — speed, power, or skill
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Set goals now to build confidence as you grow
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Celebrate every improvement with real numbers
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Stay motivated year-round with visible progress
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Build healthy training habits before high-stakes seasons begin
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Arrive to high school ahead of the curve instead of catching up
WHO IS THIS FOR?
High School Athletes (Grades 9–12)
Any sport, any position — verified speed/power numbers matter
Varsity, JV, off-season, or return-to-play baselines
Players building a complete recruiting profile (film + grades + verified metrics)
Athletes looking to stand out with objective performance data
Middle School Athletes (Grades 6–8)
Young athletes beginning to take training seriously
Players who want to see where they stand for their age group
Those moving toward competitive club or feeder programs
Families looking for early insight and long-term development
Elementary Athletes (Ages 8–11)
Kids discovering their speed, strength, and athletic strengths
Parents wanting safe, age-appropriate, confidence-building testing
Early performers who benefit from clear goals and progress they can see
Great fit for multi-sport athletes who love competition and movement
Multi-Sport & Non-Traditional Athletes
Football, baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, track, rugby, softball, tennis — and more
Athletes wanting data for speed-based sports AND power-focused roles
Club, travel, rec league, or school-based teams
Anyone curious about where they stack up — no experience required
Zybek Sports Official Timing & Verification Partner
COMPLIANCE & CLARITY
Zybek timing systems are used at elite combines; NPI is an independent organization for high school and youth athletes and is not affiliated with the NFL or its Scouting Combine.