Win the Mental Game -questionnaire

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Name

Sport / team

Let's begin! How have you felt about your performance lately?

It's fine, not super good but not bad either

I feel energised and excited for games

I feel better than ever before

Not too good, I'm starting to get worried

It's been really tough and I don't feel like myself

What does your best state usually feel like?When you're in the zone, a flow-state.

How well have you been executing lately?On a scale of 1-5

Under performing

At my full potential

What's important to you this season?What are your goals or where do you want to see yourself in a year?

How much trust do you have in your ability to succeed?On a scale of 1-5

Which option best describes how you feel before a game?

Low energy, body feels heavy

I'm nervous and it affects my performance

I'm ready to go!

It varies a lot

What about during a game?1= doesn't sound like me 4= describes me very well

1= doesn't sound like me 4= describes me very well

When I do well, it's usually because...

Which ones give you the most confidence?Choose a few

When I'm well prepared

When I score

When I get positive feedback from others

When I'm present and in the right state of mind

When I notice the progress I've made

My routines (or superstitions)

When my body feels good

When I visualize or use positive self talk

If I underperform, it might be because...

Here are some typical challenges athletes often face. Choose the ones that resonate with you.

Pressure, nerves and high expectations

Poor preparation or fatigue

Worries or challenges in my private life (relationships, finances etc.)

Poor state of mind, negative thoughts

Difficulty to focus or stay present

Fear of failure, holding on to mistakes

Poor communication or collective performance in team

Coach yells, is disrespectful or something worse

Injuries, pain or other health issues

My career feels stuck

Difficult circumstances like travelling or poor living situation

Anger towards myself or others

Depression or other mental health issues

I never really know why I'm having a bad day

Move the emoji to describe how you feel about the following:

The pressure I currently face feels:(From yourself, parents, coaches, team, friends, agents, sponsors, social media etc.)

Just the right amount: it empowers me but I don't feel stressed

Sometimes a bit too much

It's too much to take, I feel paralysed

I feel no one expects anything from me

Which best describes your personal expectations on yourself?

I dont have high enough standards for myself

I know how to set the bar high but also have flexibility when needed

I'm too hard on myself

Sometimes I'm a perfectionist and other times I can't get anything done

How easy or hard is it to manage your mental state?

If a game starts off poorly, it's going to be a bad game for sure

I know how to change my emotional state even after a bad start

I'm aware of changes in my mental state and have the tools to manage it

Sometimes it's easy to change my state and sometimes it's impossible

Which one best describes your feeling after a great performance?

I feel amazing and relaxed

I might feel too good, and struggle in the next game

I'm still not satisfied, I'm constantly thinking about how to improve

Expectations rise and I feel pressure to repeat the success

Which one best describes your feeling after poor performance?

I'm angry and thinking about mistakes, can't turn my mind off

I'm angry at everything and tend to blame others

I watch the video clips closely and try to figure out how to improve

I try to forget the game and don't want to talk about it

I let myself feel the disappointment and then focus on the next game

My usual reaction to a mistake or negative feedback:

Feedback feels like criticism and mistakes stay stuck in my head

I see failure as opportunity to growth and aim to utilise all feedback

I know how I'd like to react, but just cant get there emotionally

I try to ignore feedback and forget about mistakes

Good vibes only! Choose a couple that give you the greatest sense of accomplishment or enjoyment.

When I've outdone myself

When I make progress after working hard on it

When I'm performing better than others

When I score, win or accomplish something

When I've given it my all

From the shared moments with my teammates

When I just play and am present in the moment

When others are happy with me

What else is important to you outside of your sports career?E.g. people, hobbies, intests, other values or goals in life

How well does your private life support your sport performance and well-being?Eg. relationships, sleep, nutrition, recovery, alcohol or drugs, finances, other addictions

Your most valuable qualities, strengths or resources:

In your opinion, what situations in your sport or life require mental strength and skills?

What moment or incident last season had you facing a mentally taxing challenge?

If you could add one of these to your game and emotional state right now, which one would you choose?

Creativity

Confidence

Consistency

Relaxation

Fun and enjoyment

Health and balance

What kind of a step would you need to take to unlock more of your true potential?

I would use Mental Performance Coaching to:Choose the ones that feel important to you.

Find ways to unlock more of my potential

Improve confidence, focus or consistency

Decrease stress and pressures

Overcome challenges and setbacks

Find tools to deal with nerves, anger or negative emotions

Gain new perspective and learn new mental skills

Grow as a person

Get help with private life challenges or issues

Prevent problems and slumps during the season

Get support during injury, rehab or return to games

Find balance in competing, pressures, expectations or perfectionism

Enjoy my sport and everyday life more

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How does it feel to think about your Mental Performance?

The mental aspect still feels a bit difficult to think about

Really interesting, but I'm not sure I understand it fully

I'm ready to take the first little step to improve my mental performance

I've worked on mental performance before and want to start again

I feel mental performance is crucial for success and I am ready to work on it

It's great to see you're exploring your mental performance! It shows me you have a desire to develop as an athlete and tap into your full potential. How ready are you to begin working with a mental performance coach?

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