The document introduces the SportsPro assessment tool from The Self Management Group for evaluating athletes. It discusses how the SportsPro can help with college recruitment, talent evaluation, matching players, coaching, and career management. The SportsPro measures various traits like competitiveness, mental toughness, and team orientation. It provides individualized reports and coaching suggestions to better understand each athlete.

1. Introduction to the SportsPro ™ Talent Gets You in the Game, Character Allows You to Succeed

10. The SportsPro™ All reports are stored on-line in your unique password protected account. Each athlete will also receive the “Athletes version” of the report. Both versions contain a “Career Management” piece

11. The SportsPro™ A quick high-level snapshot is provided on page 2. This page was designed to be user friendly and easy to interpret.

12. The SportsPro™ Each construct is then described in detail, with individualized coaching suggestions for each athlete.

13. The SportsPro™ This provides the data in a more precise format, and allows you to make interpersonal comparisons. This section is also color coded according to the validated benchmarks associated with successful athletes.

20. Self Directedness (SD) Self-confident; believes in ability; attributes results internally Lacks in self-confidence; externally attributes both successes and failures Confidence is dynamic and can be improved. It is a strong predictor of performance, as it often drives effort and persistence (self fulfilling prophecy)

21. Pre-Competitive Anxiety (PCA) Strong self monitoring skills; able to handle stress and pressure Reports high levels of anxiety; anxiety can negatively impact performance This scale acts as a diagnostic for those athletes who may be struggling with pre-competitive anxiety. Relaxation / preparation strategies are required

22. Attitudes About Sports (AAS) Strong athletic identity; believes others view sport positively Does not hold athletics in high regard; not important in their life This scale gives you an idea of how important athletics are to the individual. Those who do not have a strong athletic identity are a retention risk (especially in the face of poor results)

23. Sportspersonship (SPM) Believes in fair play and respect for the sport and opponent Reports and agreement with doing whatever it takes to win This scale can give you insight into an athlete’s propensity to engage in inappropriate conduct (e.g., cheating, doping, violence)

24. Uncertainty Co-efficient (UC) PROVIDES : Insight into validity of answers by showing extent that candidate is responding in socially desirable manner. Simply put it is the “lie detector” scale.

25. Career Management Piece

26. Career Management Piece Each of the jobs is a hyperlink, behind which is a description of the career as well as the educational requirements

30. For a Complimentary Demo or Additional Information, Please Contact Chris Gee, PhD Candidate Director of Research Services cgee@selfmgmt.com Toll Free: 1 (800) 760 - 9066 ext.246