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Overall Score (score 69)
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Extent to which a person possesses the traits and skills of an elite player.
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John appears to be fairly well suited for a career in football. Although he may need to work on certain areas, he scored well on most of the skills and traits that characterize elite athletes. Thus, from a psychological point of view, he seems to have what it takes to be a success in this sport, above and beyond his natural abilities for the game. If he puts the effort in to improve upon his existing skills, he would definitely be a good candidate. More detailed information, including his strengths and weaknesses, is provided in the rest of the report.
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Coachability (score 80)
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Assesses whether an athlete's disposition and attitude are likely to benefit from coaching, or could cause difficulties or friction.
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John appears to be the type of player who is usually easy to get along with and to coach. He tends to be rather humble, eager to learn, and open to suggestions or feedback the coaching staff can offer. Usually, players who score in this range:
- Are fairly compliant and eager to please.
- Want to be a better player, and see the value in the advice offered by the coaches, even though on the rare occasion might become defensive.
- Take whatever knowledge is given, and try to put it into practice.
- Are able to appreciate whatever success they can, and are generally gracious losers.
- Are pretty easy to encourage and rarely need to be pushed to get things going in practice and during a game.
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Work Ethic (score 79)
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Extent to which an individual behaves in a diligent, reliable, and ethical manner, is willing to work hard, and plays by the rules.
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John has a fairly good work ethic and is generally a reliable person. The coaching staff and team alike can usually depend on him to be at his best. Players who score in this range tend to:
- Keep their word.
- Show up on time for practice.
- Pull their weight and put in a consistent effort.
- Follow through on promises.
- Comply with rules.
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Competitiveness (score 73)
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The degree to which an individual strives to be the best and to win.
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John is a fairly competitive player. He is quite interested in fighting for that top spot, and will often let his competitive nature shine through, whether it's fighting for a spot on the team, or battling for a win during the playoff season. Players who score in this range usually:
- Try to outdo themselves (e.g. beat personal records), and might sometimes set their bar quite high.
- Try to outperform others but without losing sight of their place.
- Get an adrenaline rush out of highly competitive situations, and have a strong desire to win.
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Accountability (score 71)
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Willingness to take responsibility for one's behavior, decisions, and mistakes.
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John generally takes responsibility for his actions. He usually holds himself accountable for his own behavior, which could really help his performance. Development of a player presents many challenges, and one's ability to own errors and learn from mistakes is paramount to the process. It requires courage and humility, but taking responsibility is an attitude that earns the respect of others, and contributes to good team morale. A potential downside to this otherwise great attitude is that John may sometimes bear the weight of the world on his shoulders. If taken to an extreme, it may have a negative impact on his self-confidence, but if channeled properly, it makes coaching much easier. Players who score in this range typically:
- Take responsibility for their actions, both good and bad, rarely blaming others.
- Feel in control of their life, rather than believing that outside sources control them, like destiny or luck.
- Create their own opportunities, rather than waiting for good things to come to them.
- Put situations in perspective and view them objectively.
- Admit mistakes and failures, and make up for them.
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Team Spirit (score 68)
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Extent to which a player is supportive of and responsible to his team.
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John appears to show a fair amount of team spirit. He generally offers support and encouragement to the other players, and shows how important it is to him to be a part of the team. Players who score in this range will usually:
- Show loyalty to a team, even during tough times.
- Make sacrifices to benefit the team.
- Find themselves motivated by team pep talks, and are drawn into cheers.
- Be proud of being part of the team, even when the team is not doing great.
- See a win as a team accomplishment, even if they played a major role in it.
- Do whatever they can to come through for their team during crunch time.
- Want all players on the team to succeed, not just themselves.
- Respond well and with interest to team building exercises.
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Self-Control (score 71)
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Ability to regulate and manage emotions and behaviors, to stay disciplined.
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John's self-control is quite good. He rarely loses control of his emotions, and can generally manage his behavior and motivate himself to get through obstacles and distractions - he seldom gives up or gives in. Players who score in this range will usually:
- Remain disciplined in the face of temptation .
- Regulate and channel negative emotions in a healthy manner.
- Behave appropriately and sensibly in most situations.
- Need little structure, but would adapt well to a structured environment (they may actually impose a structure on themselves).
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Perseverance (score 67)
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Assesses the degree to which a player is goal oriented and persistent.
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John seems to be a fairly perseverant person when it comes to attaining goals or committing to self-improvement. When he sets his mind to something, he can typically find the motivation and persistence within himself to keep at it and pursue his objectives fully and wholeheartedly. Players who score in this range will usually:
- Remain resilient and pick themselves up after difficult experiences (e.g. crushing losses, conflicts, harsh criticism, embarrassing mistakes, etc.).
- Press on despite roadblocks like injuries, difficult challenges, or disappointments.
- Keep their "eyes on the prize", and see the long-term benefits of sticking to their goals.
- Depend more on internal sources of motivation (like personal pride, the desire to be a better player and learn new skills, etc.), and less on outside sources of motivation (like praise, rewards, encouragement from others, etc.).
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Game Preparedness (score 72)
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Assesses extent to which an individual puts a conscientious effort into getting ready for a game.
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Getting mentally prepared for a game is generally a common practice for John. He seems to use several techniques to keep himself on the ball and ready to take on the challenges he faces. Players who score in this range can usually:
- Calm their nerves easily and get into "game mode".
- Find ways to motivate themselves and stay motivated.
- Improve their potential for self-improvement by being more involved in pre-game preparation strategies.
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- He sometimes uses visualization to mentally prepare for a game or difficult task, but not systematically. Visualization is a powerful technique, and John would benefit from learning how to use it effectively.
- He tends to use positive self-talk to keep himself motivated. When coupled with solid self-confidence, pep-talk from self to self can be a source of motivation that is always readily available.
- He often goes over a game plan. John is wise not to neglect this important step in game preparation. He can try combining it with visualization techniques, which can also help with pre-game jitters or anxiety.
- He rarely reviews information/statistics about his opponents. Understanding what one is up against is part skill, part gift. However, the ability to read people aside, doing one's homework can go a long way in terms of mental preparation and strategizing.
- He rarely reviews tapes of previous games. Watching their own games can help players understand what worked well and what went wrong, and learn from the mistakes. Reviewing the opponents' games contributes to the above-mentioned mental preparation.
- He usually warms up before a game.
- He is not always at his best under pressure.
- When on the brink of success, he may sometimes start to get nervous and commit errors. The underlying reason for such phenomenon is typically a fear of success, combined with fear of failure - concerns about the new pressures, higher expectations, higher and higher stakes, as one gets closer to a goal.
- He rarely has trouble calming himself down when under stress. He might find it easy to learn how to channel the pressure into his focus and ability to get into a zone.
- He has never caused injury to himself or others due to a lack of attention on his part.
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Mental Strength (score 62)
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Ability to stay psychologically strong in the face of difficulty and challenge.
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John's confidence and inner strength tend to be fairly strong. He is generally able to stay positive in the face of trying situations and challenges, and can usually cope with high stress, rarely cracking under the pressure. Tough times may actually bring out the best in him. Players who score in this range are usually:
- Able to overcome self-doubt and negative thoughts.
- Able to fight off negative thoughts and keep positive mindset.
- Consistent in their performances - they don't let problems get to them to the point where they seriously hinder their actions on the field.
- Able to detach themselves from personal problems when working.
- Not afraid of failure or making a mistake - they may not like it, but they can accept, learn from, and get over them.
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Focus (score 69)
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Assesses a player's mindset and concentration skills.
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John's level of focus is fairly good. He likely uses several concentration techniques, and rarely lets distractions interfere with his attention, especially when he needs it most. Players who score in this range usually:
- Get into a "zone" where they are completely focused on the game.
- Ignore outside interferences (e.g. the crowd), and internal distractions (e.g. worry, anxiety, etc.).
- Keep their mind from wandering, even when on the sidelines.
- Have keen observation skills (e.g. will try to understand the other team's strategies, identify weaknesses, etc.).
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Accident Proneness (score 10)
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Assesses whether a player engages in behaviors that could put him or others at risk.
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John's seems to be a very cautious person who seldom, if ever, engages in reckless behavior that could put his physical health or career in jeopardy. He is most likely a responsible person on and off the field. Players who score in this range tend to:
- Think of the consequences of their behavior before acting.
- Respect rules on and off the field.
- Be cautious risk-takers (if they take any at all).
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Need for Security (score 64)
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Need for security and stability; ability to deal with an unpredictable situation or future.
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John is not entirely comfortable with change and ambiguity; he can cope effectively with some but generally prefers stability in his life. When a situation changes unexpectedly, he might get a little anxious and uncomfortable. The uncertainty of a sports career may be difficult for him to accept at first; however, with effective mentorship, he can learn to deal with it. Players who score in this range tend to:
- Perform at their best when they feel anchored and secure in their environment.
- Require reassurance of their position and their chances of making it big.
- Adapt fairly well to minor changes but may have a little trouble "finding their legs" if their position or the team changes.
- Benefit from a mentoring program.
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Physical Toughness (score 60)
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Ability to withstand physically demanding tasks and training.
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John's physical toughness seems to be quite good, but there is still room to grow. Overall, when dealing with physically demanding preparation and tasks, he is likely to be able to keep up. This could improve his chances of success when up against players who are in top physical shape. Players who score in this range are usually:
- Fairly strict with their overall fitness program.
- Willing to follow the rules of healthy habits that contribute to top shape.
- Able to handle physically demanding tasks with stamina and endurance.
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Ability to deal with intimidation (score 64)
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Assesses whether a player is able to handle intimidation from others.
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According to John's responses, he seems to be fairly capable of dealing with intimidation. Intimidation tactics are common in sports, and are often used as means to psych a player out or throw him off his game. Many athletes are not opposed to using verbal or even physical intimidation in order to psychologically "disarm" their opponent. In order to be successful, a football player must be mental competitor in addition to a physical one. Players who score in this range generally:
- Stay focused despite attempts by opponents to get under their skin.
- Try to keep their composure and rarely retaliate in response to intimidation.
- Don't take verbal abuse or attempts to psych them out too seriously or personally.
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Memory Skills (score 67)
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Assesses ability to memorize and recall information.
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John's performance on the memory exercise was reasonably good, but there is still some room for improvement. His score indicates that he probably uses a fairly efficient technique (or several) to memorize information, but may have also been a little nervous or stressed while taking the test. The ability to memorize and recall plays requires strong memory skills. John will likely be given months to memorize his playbook, but sharpening his ability to store and recall information would be worth the effort.
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Intelligence Performance (score 67)
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Assesses fluid intelligence, also known as Factor G.
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John scored in the upper middle range on the intelligence aspect of the assessment. The questions related to this scale measure what is known as fluid intelligence. It encompasses the ability to recognize patterns and solve problems - basically, it's the capacity to find logic among disorder. This is an important skill in a sport like football where a player needs to analyze a field packed with people and movement, and then make a quick, smart play.
It is important to note that scores on any IQ test are often influenced by factors like self-confidence, anxiety, stress, and fatigue, and thus may not be an accurate reflection of a person's full potential.
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At Risk Athlete (score 32)
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Assesses whether a player possesses certain behavioral and personality traits that could result in problems on and off the field.
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John's score on the At Risk scale indicates that he possesses few of the characteristics defined in this assessment as potential risk factors for problematic behavior on and off the field. However, the likelihood of him running into trouble or causing problems for the organization seems minimal. Please keep in mind that there may be other traits or behaviors that could result in problems that are not measured in this assessment.
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Impression Management (score 0)
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This scale assesses whether a test-taker answered the questions on the test in a socially desirable manner.
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This scale assesses to what degree the results on this assessment are distorted or manipulated. Many people will try to present themselves in a better light, especially if the stakes are high.
Test-takers' answers are compared to the responses obtained from a large sample of players. When someone systematically selects socially desirable responses that are rarely endorsed by others, there is a good reason to believe that a positive self-presentation bias is at play. A score that is suspiciously high may indicate that a person was lying, which may invalidate the whole assessment.
There was little or no indication in John's results to suggest that he was either lying or trying to present himself in a favorable light. Therefore, his results can be seen as accurately reflecting who he is.
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