Assess. Learn. Develop. Perform.
Our four-pillar performance management system transforms mental performance from an intangible concept into a measurable, trainable skill set, backed by decades of sport psychology research.
Assess
Designed for Development
Unlike other sport psychology assessments on the market (designed for scouting), our system was designed for developing athletes. We focus on both traits (stable attributes athletes must learn to manage) and states (dynamic attributes like focus and motivation that can be shaped with practice and mental skills).
Athlete Self-Evaluation
The Athletic MindSET measures key areas identified in the latest scientific sport psychology research that drive individual performance, including preparation-related variables (motivation), competition-related variables (focus), and teamwork-related variables (team orientation).
Team Assessment
The Team Mentalytics Assessment measures dimensions that drive team performance, including team process (conflict management), team culture (values), and team attributes (collective confidence). It measures characteristics that only exist at the group level: dimensions like culture and cohesion that are inaccurate when assessed by a single person.
Learn
Beyond Scores and Numbers
To optimize an athlete's entire skill set, they need to learn mental skills, just like physical ones. Our reports go far beyond numbers to provide instruction and actionable feedback specific to each athlete, helping them manage their own mental game and learn sport psychology techniques.
Personalized Reports
Based on assessment results, we prepare reports for each member of an athlete's supportive network. For teams, we provide insights into unique aspects of team interaction with coach-directed feedback and guidance. Reports help athletes, parents, and coaches focus directly on the areas requiring the most attention.
Develop
Self-Awareness
Most athletes know their physical strengths because they're observable. Mental strengths are harder to quantify. When an athlete understands their mental limitations, they can focus directly on developing weaknesses and recognize situations where those weaknesses are most problematic.
Six Mental Skills
We use six types of mental skills to help athletes manage weaknesses and improve mental strength: Self-talk, Arousal Control, Visualization, Routines, Goal Setting, and Re-Framing. Each skill can address multiple performance dimensions. Our reports are customized so the appropriate skill is used in the correct situation.
Team Development
For teams, we provide development activities targeting specific team processes. We inform coaches about team coordination, cohesion, and what they can do to improve those areas: from setting process goals during practice simulations to cross-training players. Coaches can create the team chemistry they want.
Perform
Practice First
Athletes and teams should always implement techniques in practice first. We don't recommend making changes during competitions before having a chance to practice. Add mental skills to your training schedule and work on them every preparation session. When comfortable, implement in competition.
Monitor and Adjust
Our strategy and development system equips athletes with new ways of thinking and controlling mental performance. All athletes should monitor performance during preparation AND competition over several months. You may see small but steady improvements that eventually translate to competition results.
Strategic Monitoring
By comparing mid-season assessment data against pre-season baselines, teams can pinpoint when burnout sets in or where communication breakdown occurs. This predictive capability allows for pre-habilitative mental work: addressing issues before they manifest as losses on the scoreboard.
Six Mental Skills for Peak Performance
Each skill is prescribed based on your unique assessment results and targeted to the dimensions that need the most attention.
Self-Talk
Control your inner narrative
Arousal Control
Manage energy and anxiety
Visualization
See success before it happens
Routines
Build consistent preparation
Goal Setting
Direct focus and effort
Re-Framing
Transform setbacks into fuel
Mental Skill Acquisition
Mental skills are acquired through the same neurological pathways as physical ones. When an athlete engages in mental performance training, they are rewiring their stress response and focus mechanisms. This biological shift requires high-repetition practice and deliberate reflection.
Our system focuses on Transfer of Training: ensuring techniques learned in reports move onto the field. By identifying specific triggers like a missed shot or a bad call, athletes apply pre-learned Re-Framing or Arousal Control techniques in real-time. This transforms a reactive athlete into a proactive one who dictates the tempo of the game.