Talent isn’t the problem.

Pressure is.

This 5-minute assessment reveals how your mindset shows up when it matters most — under pressure, in competition, and in key moments.

Start the assessment. See your mental edge clearly.

You do not have specific goals to accomplish or goals to help you improve. *

Yes

Sometimes

You typically perform better in practice than during the competition. *

Yes

Sometimes

You worry too much about what others think about you or your performance. *

Yes

Sometimes

You have self-doubts (question your ability) about your sport before or during competition. *

Yes

Sometimes

You worry about letting down others if you don’t perform to others’ expectations. *

Yes

Sometimes

You think too much about disappointing your parents or a coach while performing. *

Yes

Sometimes

You feel anxious, worried, or tight/tense when in competition. *

Yes

Sometimes

Pre-game “jitters” or butterflies don’t go away after the start of the competition. *

Yes

Sometimes

You are afraid to mess up or lose and it hurts your performance in competition. *

Yes

Sometimes

You worry about losing friends or others being jealous if you are successful in sports. *

Yes

Sometimes

You are not sure why you play your sport, or you play to please others. *

Yes

Sometimes

You are not sure why you play your sport, or you play to please others. *

Yes

Sometimes

You are motivated by rewards such as trophies, recognition, or praise from others. *

Yes

Sometimes

You worry that others will not like you as a person if you lose or don’t perform well. *

Yes

Sometimes

You lose focus or become distracted when under pressure or during a close game. *

Yes

Sometimes

You have trouble getting focused and mentally prepared before competition. *

Yes

Sometimes

You have trouble getting pumped up and focused to perform your best in competition. *

Yes

Sometimes

You are too excited and feel nervous to perform your best in competition. *

Yes

Sometimes

You are distracted by things that go on around you when you compete or practice. *

Yes

Sometimes

You have negative thoughts about your performance before, during, or after competition. *

Yes

Sometimes

You cannot perform as well as you did after an injury due to loss of confidence. *

Yes

Sometimes

When performing well, you just try to hold on to the lead and worry about messing up *

Yes

Sometimes

You become frustrated easily because you expect to perform great or win all the time. *

Yes

Sometimes

You cannot perform easily (or trust in your skills) during pressure moments. *

Yes

Sometimes

You worry about having good form or technique while competing. *

Yes

Sometimes

You do not concentrate in the moment and focus too much on winning or the score. *

Yes

Sometimes

You worry about how others will think or say after competition if you lose. *

Yes

Sometimes

You think too much about how to correct your mistakes after you mess up. *

Yes

Sometimes

You have low self-confidence or believe in your physical ability or skills. *

Yes

Sometimes

You call yourself negative names/labels, such as “I am a choker,” which hurts confidence. *

Yes

Sometimes

You have trouble forgetting or letting go of mistakes or poor performances. *

Yes

Sometimes

You become angry or frustrated during competition and it hurts your performance. *

Yes

Sometimes

You are often disappointed with your game or performance and wish it were better. *

Yes

Sometimes

You want to be the best at your sport or want to know how to improve your mental game. *

Yes

Sometimes