Mental Performance Profile

Athlete Mental Performance Profiles are structured assessments designed to provide athletes with greater self-awareness of the psychological factors that influence their performance. These profiles use a combination of validated mental performance inventories and reflective tools to explore key areas such as focus, confidence, emotional regulation, motivation, resilience, and response to pressure.

The purpose of the profile is to help athletes understand how their mental skills and patterns contribute to performance consistency, training habits, and competition readiness. This process is tailored to the athlete’s age, sport, and competitive level.

 

A typical process may include:

• Initial Consultation
  A meeting to understand the athlete’s goals, background, and current performance challenges. This conversation helps determine the focus of the profile and select appropriate assessment tools.

• Completion of Mental Performance Inventories
  Athletes complete standardized questionnaires and self-reflection tools that assess a range of mental skills and performance-related psychological traits. These inventories help identify areas of strength and areas where additional support or skill development may be beneficial.

• Feedback and Interpretation Session
  The results are reviewed collaboratively with the athlete, highlighting key insights and patterns. The psychologist or mental performance consultant helps the athlete interpret the findings in the context of their sport and performance goals.

• Individualized Mental Performance Plan
  Based on the results, a personalized plan is developed to strengthen specific mental skills. This may include recommendations for ongoing mental performance coaching, targeted skill development (e.g., imagery, focus routines, confidence building), or self-directed strategies for use in training and competition.

• Optional Follow-Up Support
  Athletes may continue with periodic sessions to review progress, refine strategies, and prepare for key performance moments throughout the season.

 

This process is appropriate for athletes across various sports and levels, and can support both performance development and psychological wellbeing within the competitive environment.

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Mental Performance Profiles are currently being offered by Jenna Ashby.