Glossary

Verified measurables

Athlete performance numbers — height, weight, speed, strength, jump tests — captured by a credible third party using a known protocol, distinct from self-reported or home-gym numbers.

Published 2026-04-23

Verified measurables are physical performance numbers captured by a credible third party using a documented testing protocol. They sit in contrast to self-reported or home-timed numbers, which coaches and recruiters generally discount. On an athletic resume, verified measurables are among the highest-signal data an athlete can present, precisely because they are hard to inflate.

Common examples

The exact battery depends on sport, but the most frequently cited measurables include:

  • Height and weight — measured at a sanctioned event, ideally the same day as other tests
  • 40-yard dash (football, track) or sport-specific sprint distances
  • Vertical jump and broad jump (many sports) — usually with a Vertec or similar device, not a phone app
  • Bench, squat, and clean max (strength-dependent sports)
  • Pro-agility shuttle / 3-cone drill (change-of-direction sports)
  • Sport-specific — exit velocity and pop time (baseball), mile times (distance running), first-touch speed (soccer)

What makes a measurable “verified”

Three things:

  1. A credible venue — a sanctioned combine, a college ID camp, a showcase with published protocols, or a certified testing service. Private trainers’ numbers count only if the trainer is well-known and publishes methodology.
  2. A documented protocol — laser timing vs. hand timing, approach-step conventions on vertical jump, pre-tested scale for weight. Recruiters read the protocol before they read the number.
  3. Date and context — measurables go stale. A 40 time from freshman year does not represent the senior-year athlete.

Why self-reported numbers get discounted

Hand-timed home sprint numbers and phone-app vertical jumps are consistently 0.1-0.3 seconds faster and 2-4 inches higher than laser- and Vertec-measured equivalents. Recruiters know this and silently mark down unsourced numbers. Presenting a slower but verified 40 time beats a faster self-reported one in almost every recruiting context.

How platforms help

Athlete-tracking platforms, including PeakTraining AI, store verified-measurable history with the source event and date, so the athletic resume always reflects the most recent credible number and shows progression across years. The underlying numbers are still the athlete’s to earn; the platform’s job is to keep the record honest and auditable.