The science of the 0.3 seconds.
Research, training science, and youth development. Updated monthly.
The 0.3 Seconds That Separate Elite from Average
Every decisive moment in football — the interception, the through ball, the first touch — happens in less than a third of a second. Here's why that matters.
Read article → Staying Sharp After 45: Football Is a Thinking Game
Reaction time and decision-making are trainable well into your fifties. The science is clear — and EDAC Masters puts it to work.
Football Training for Kids: Building the Brain, Not Just the Boot
Why early cognitive-technical training may be the highest-leverage investment in a young footballer's development.
EVO Score vs SAC: One Discipline, Two Environments
Two scoring frameworks. Same principles. Different environments. We explain the difference clearly.
What Is a SAC Score? Speed, Accuracy, Consistency Explained
The three dimensions that drive every EDAC ranking — and how they combine into your EEI.
Reaction Time in Football — And How to Actually Improve It
Most football drills don't train reaction time at all. Here's why — and what does work.
Can You Train Decision-Making? What the Science Says
The short answer: yes. Here's the longer one — with the peer-reviewed evidence.
Why the Eye Test Fails: The Case for Objective Player Assessment
82% of coaches still rely on subjective observation to evaluate players. Here's what they're missing — and what objective data reveals.