Watching from the sidelines
At the park or in PE they stay at the edge while the others play. They are not lazy and not difficult, they just do not want to join in, and you have stopped asking why.
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Does your child hang back
when other kids play?
- Movement skills testing for ages 4 to 8: running, jumping, balance, catching.
- One session shows exactly which skills are behind and how to train them.
Why it feels hard
answered in one session
What to train
running, jumping, catching
Confidence first
the sport comes after
Answers in one session
What to train next
Confidence first
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Sounds like your sports journey?
Quit football, then swimming
You signed them up, bought the kit, and paid for the term. A few weeks in they begged to skip practice, and you let it go. Now you hesitate before paying for the next activity.
"They will grow out of it"
Teachers and grandparents tell you to give it time. Meanwhile the gap between them and their classmates keeps getting wider, and your child feels it every PE class.
It is starting to cost confidence
Picked last, left out at break time, more iPad and less playground. You worry this has stopped being about sport and started being about confidence.
What changes with Sportify Academy
01
Why sport feels hard, answered
We test the fundamental movement skills, running, jumping, balance, throwing, and catching, against age benchmarks. You see exactly which two or three skills are behind, measured instead of guessed.
02
Training that looks like play
The plan from our certified coaches builds the missing skills through games: jumping courses, catching games, balance challenges. Your child practises without noticing they are training, and progress shows within weeks.
03
They start joining in again
When running, catching, and jumping stop feeling impossible, joining in stops feeling scary. PE, birthday parties, the park after school. Confidence comes back first, and the right sport follows when they are ready.
The science behind the session
What does the data say about a child who avoids sport?
Using AI-assisted testing, we measure running, jumping, balance, throwing, and catching against age benchmarks from a database of 250,000 athletes built over 17 years. In children aged 4 to 10 who avoid sport, the result is usually a small number of delayed movement skills, not a talent problem. Those skills can be trained, and once they catch up, everything else in sport comes faster.
See where my child stands
Three steps to knowing what to train
Book the Skills Session
Fill the form. We match your child to the right assessment and schedule a session at our Dubai centre.
60 seconds
They Play Through the Tests
Running, jumping, balance, throwing, and catching, measured one-on-one with AI-assisted equipment. It is built around games, not drills, with no team and no audience.
one session
You Get the Plan
A written report naming the skills that are behind, plus a development plan from our certified coaches showing which games build them.
same day
Waiting costs more than testing
Wait and hope
What most families do today
- Another term of avoided practices
- The gap with classmates keeps widening
- Confidence drops with every PE class
- AED 10,000+ per year on sports that do not stick
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The scientific alternative
- Movement skills measured against age benchmarks
- Skills assessment for ages 4 to 8 from AED 650
- A development plan built on games, not drills
- Written report with same-day results
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The Sportify Academy team, Al Sufouh 1, Dubai
Dubai's dedicated sports talent identification centre
Sportify Academy is Dubai's only dedicated sports talent identification centre, officially recognized by the Dubai Sports Council. Using AI-powered analysis and advanced testing equipment, we uncover each child's athletic potential and guide them toward success.
We believe every child has a sport where they can thrive. The difference is knowing which one. Our team of certified coaches and sports scientists has helped over 1,200 young athletes discover their strongest pathways in sport.
Credentials
- Dubai Sports Council approved
- AI-powered assessment technology
- Certified coaches and sports scientists
- Partnered with Al-Nasr, Alwasl, Benfica, Besiktas
- Genetics testing available
- Based in Al Sufouh 1, Dubai
You get a comprehensive athletic assessment, a written talent report, and a personalized development plan. One session, answers the same day.
Our partners
Meet the founder
Dr. Sajad Karami
Founder & Director
Three-time World Karate Champion
Dr. Sajad Karami has spent 18 years identifying and managing sporting talent. A university professor with a PhD in physical education and sport biomechanics, he coached the karate national team and works as a fitness trainer across sports.
He has personally assessed more than 5,000 children. Some of them went on to national teams and world championship titles.
- Three-time World Karate Champion
- PhD in sport biomechanics
- University professor
- National team karate coach
- 5,000+ children assessed
Where is Sportify Academy?
Address
7th Floor, La Suite Dubai Hotel & ApartmentsSidra Tower, Sheikh Zayed RdAl Sufouh 1, Dubai, UAE
Common questions before booking
What age should my child be for the assessment?
We work in two stages. From age 4 to 8 we assess fundamental movement skills, how your child runs, jumps, balances, throws, and catches, and build those up where needed. From age 8 we run the full talent identification assessment to find the sports that match your child best.
My child is behind other kids in sport. Does that mean they are not talented?
Usually not. Many children aged 4 to 10 simply have delayed movement skills, especially after the low-activity COVID years. Once running, jumping, balance, and coordination are trained, sport-specific skills come much faster. The assessment shows exactly where the gap is.
What happens during the session?
For ages 4 to 8, the session covers the fundamental movement skills: running, jumping, balance, throwing, and catching, plus body posture and gait. The tests are short, game-based, and one-on-one with a coach.
My child is shy. What if they refuse to take part?
The session is one-on-one with a coach, with no team, no group, and no audience. There is nothing to be picked last for. The tests are built around simple games, and the coach moves at your child's pace.
Which assessment package should I choose?
For ages 4 to 8, the Fundamental Movement Skills assessment is AED 650. For ages 8 and up, the Sports Talent Identification package at AED 1,500 covers physical fitness, psychology, multi-sport testing, body composition, and a full talent consultation.
Will you push my child toward competitive sport?
No. For ages 4 to 8 the goal is the basics: movement skills and the confidence that comes with them. Talent identification and club pathways exist at Sportify, but only when your child is ready and only if you want them.
How accurate is the assessment?
We use AI-powered analysis combined with internationally recognized testing protocols, benchmarked against a database of 250,000 elite athletes built over 17 years. Our own data covers 11,800+ assessments across 30+ sport disciplines.
What do I receive after the session?
A written report naming the movement skills that are behind for your child's age, and a personalized development plan from our certified coaches showing which games and exercises close the gap.
What happens after I submit the form?
You will receive a confirmation within 24 hours and our team will reach out to schedule your child's session at a time that works for you.
Help them join in again
One play-based session at our Dubai centre. You leave with a written plan, same-day results, and a coach who shows you exactly what to practise. No labels, no pressure.