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Psychological Assessment and Profiling

Psychological Assessment and Profiling

Expert-led profiling for mental strengths and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive psychological assessment service designed to evaluate your current mental strengths and growth areas. Guided by sport psychology expertise, this program combines validated profiling tools with actionable mental skills training (MST) recommendations. The goal is to deliver a clear strengths profile, precise development targets, and practical interventions you can implement immediately.

Who is this service for?

  • -Individual athletes seeking a data-driven understanding of their mental game
  • -Coaches or performance staff wanting objective insights to tailor support
  • -Teams aiming to align mental skills across players based on objective profiles
  • -Athletes returning from setbacks, injuries, or performance slumps requiring diagnostic clarity
  • -Any sport at any level where mental performance is a differentiator

What you will get: outcomes and deliverables

  • -A scientifically grounded mental strengths profile highlighting top assets and growth opportunities
  • -A personalized development plan with prioritized growth targets
  • -Sport-specific MST recommendations mapped to your profile
  • -Practical drills, templates, and daily/weekly routines to operationalize improvements
  • -A clear framework for progress tracking and reassessment

Assessment framework and tools

1) Intake & goals clarification

  • -Brief interview to capture: sport, role, competition calendar, recent performance challenges, and what you want to achieve
  • -Alignment on confidentiality, use of results, and integration with training plans

2) Multidimensional profiling (choose-or-combine as appropriate)

  • -Focus and concentration profile: assesses attentional control, distractibility, and gating of task-relevant cues
  • -Confidence and self-belief Inventory: measures belief in abilities across routine, pressure moments, and competition contexts
  • -Resilience and stress tolerance scale: evaluates coping style, recovery from setbacks, and fatigue management
  • -Motivation and purpose assessment: distinguishes intrinsic vs extrinsic drivers, goal orientation
  • -Emotional regulation and arousal mapping: identifies optimal arousal zones and regulation strategies
  • -Mental fatigue and recovery profile: fatigue sensitivity, recovery quality, and sleep/energy alignment
  • -Sport-specific mental skills checklists: tailored to basketball, soccer, tennis, track, swimming, etc. (optional)

3) Behavioral and ecological data

  • -Practice and competition observation notes (if available)
  • -Brief film or performance data review to contextualize results
  • -Self-monitoring diary review (optional) to corroborate assessment findings

4) Expert interview and qualitative insights

  • -Semi-structured interview with you (and optionally a coach or teammate) to capture nuances not visible in questionnaires
  • -Identification of latent strengths and hidden barriers (e.g., perfectionism, fear of failure, pressure reactivity)

5) Synthesis and feedback Session

  • -Integrated profile report delivered within 7–10 business days (or faster if needed)
  • -60–90-minute feedback session to review results, interpret findings, and co-create a growth plan
  • -Transparent rationale for each recommended development target and drill

The Mental Skills Training (MST) integration

  • -Each growth area comes with a concrete MST package tailored to your profile
  • -Tools include: imagery/dynamic visualization, self-talk scripts, cue-based focus routines, arousal regulation techniques, and recovery protocols
  • -Practical drills organized into micro-sessions you can perform in 10–20 minutes daily

What’s included in the service?

  • -Comprehensive assessment report: executive summary, detailed scores, interpretation, and recommended next steps
  • -Growth plan: 4–8-week MST roadmap with weekly focuses and progress checkpoints
  • -Drill library: ready-to-use exercises (with clear instructions) for focus, confidence, resilience, and recovery
  • -Self-monitoring toolkit: daily or weekly logs (focus, confidence, mood, energy, sleep) with simple scoring
  • -Access to follow-up support: optional check-ins to adjust the plan based on real-world results
  • -Optional team/coach brief: a concise summary of individual strengths and growth areas to inform coaching strategies (with consent)

Methodology and evidence-based

  • -Utilizes validated, sport-relevant instruments with robust psychometric properties
  • -Combines quantitative scores with qualitative insight for a holistic view
  • -Grounded in Sport Psychology PST (psychological skills training), cognitive-behavioral strategies, and mindfulness approaches
  • -Emphasizes practical application and habit formation to ensure transfer to practice and competition

Logistics and formats

  • -Delivery options: in-person, video conferencing, or hybrid
  • -Typical timeline: 2–3 weeks from intake to feedback session (faster timelines available on request)
  • -Session formats: one-on-one assessment sessions plus a dedicated feedback meeting
  • -Confidentiality: results shared only with you unless you authorize disclosure to coaches or staff

What success looks like.

  • -Clear, data-driven understanding of your mental strengths and growth areas
  • -A practical, doable MST plan with measurable milestones
  • -Improved focus, more consistent performance under pressure, and better recovery routines
  • -Enhanced self-awareness and empowerment to manage moments of adversity
  • -A sustainable framework for ongoing development and reassessment

Pricing and logistics (typical ranges)

  • -Individual psychological assessment with MST integration: includes profiling, feedback session, and 4–8 week MST plan
  • -Fast-track options: abbreviated assessment and rapid feedback for time-critical windows
  • -Add-ons: team-level debriefs or coach briefings (with consent) to align shared language and support
  • -Fees vary by instrument selection, depth of assessment, and region. A quote will be provided after a brief intake call

What I need from you to get started

  • -Your sport, level, and competition calendar
  • -Any prior psychological assessments or mental skills work
  • -Availability for intake interview and feedback session
  • -Preference for delivery format (in-person vs. virtual)
  • -Consent for sharing results with a coach or team staff (if applicable)