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Next Season Mindset & Performance Self-Assessment (For ATLAS Athletes)

Instructions This assessment was created specifically for ATLAS Athletes (Adapting to Life After Sport).

Read each question/scenario carefully.

Select one option that best describes what you most often do or feel - your typical default response.

Be honest!

Don't answer with how you'd ideally want to respond in each situation. Don't answer with how you think you're supposed to behave. Don't answer how you think I (or anyone else) would like you to respond.

Answer with how you most often do or feel.

This is about awareness and growth.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Section 1: Current State

Quick pulse on mindset, confidence and direction.

1. When preparing for an important activity, meeting, project, interview or other engagement, I…

skim the basics and hope to adapt.

follow a consistent prep routine that includes visualization and reflection.

review key points and mentally rehearse.

think about what might go wrong but don't plan much.

just wing it and hope it goes well.

2. When pressure or deadlines hit, I tend to…

rush without focus.

pause, breathe and organize priorities.

push through but stressed.

refocus calmly and execute with confidence.

panic or avoid the work.

3. When my routine gets disrupted, I…

adapt slowly after some stress.

get frustrated and unproductive.

quickly adapt and stay effective.

lose momentum completely.

reset and find a workaround.

Section 2: Talent

What you have/who you are

4. When I talk about my playing days...

share lessons learned and move forward.

feel unsure who I am now.

mix pride with regret.

use those experiences as fuel for my next season of life.

dwell on what I lost.

5. When I receive feedback or criticism, I…

ask clarifying questions and apply changes

accept it but don’t always apply it.

seek it out proactively to grow.

listen but feel judged.

get defensive or shut down.

6. I keep promises to myself by…

I don't, or rarely do.

following through only when convenient.

trying but breaking commitments often.

following through most of the time.

doing what I said I’d do, no matter how I feel.

7. My confidence today mostly comes from...

8. I demonstrate character by...

doing the right thing even when it's inconvenient.

trying to do the right thing most times.

holding integrity as non-negotiable in all situations.

doing what's expected only when it's going to be noticed by others.

following rules but cutting corners when stressed.

9. I define myself mainly by...

Section 3: Effort

What you do/how you show up physically

10. My daily effort at work or in personal goals is...

inconsistent depending on mood.

average with bursts of focus.

low unless someone's watching.

steady most days.

intentional, disciplined and high daily.

11. When I'm tired, or facing boring or difficult tasks, I...

look for shortcuts, procrastinate or avoid the work.

stay on task and finish

complain and rush through.

do the work, but resent it.

attack them with focus and pride in doing hard things.

12. When I make mistakes at work or home, I...

dwell and replay them for days.

reset quickly, take ownership, and act better immediately.

move on slowly.

deflect blame.

reflect, learn and correct.

13. When motivation drops, I...

14. When adversity hits (setbacks, rejection, challenges, etc.), I...

15. Between busy days or big tasks, I…

embrace it as a test and stay focused on solutions.

crash without reflection.

zone out on distractions.

use short pauses to breathe or plan next steps.

take short breaks without purpose.

Section 4: Ambition

What you want/where you're going

16. When setting goals, I…

set and review goals occasionally.

set, track and adjust goals regularly to stay aligned with my purpose.

think about them but don’t write them down.

set some but forget to check progress.

don’t really set any.

17. When faced with uncertainty about the future, I…

feel stuck or paralyzed.

panic or avoid thinking about it.

worry but keep moving inconsistently.

focus on what I can control and take bold action.

reflect, plan and take small steps forward.

18. I connect my to long-term purpose by…

not seeing much connection.

keeping purpose in mind most days.

using my purpose and values to guide daily choices and habits.

reminding myself occasionally of my bigger 'why.'

thinking about it sometimes but not daily.

19. When trying something new (career, hobby, skill), I…

stick with it but get frustrated.

lean into discomfort knowing it's how I grow.

try one, then quit if it's hard.

avoid it unless I'll be good immediately.

stay patient and curious.

20. My personal standards are…

reasonable but inconsistent.

rooted in my values and non-negotiable.

high only when motivated.

based on what others expect of me.

clear and steady most of the time.

21. When I compare myself to others who are adjusting (or have adjusted) to life after sport, I…

celebrate them and focus on my own lane.

get anxious or discouraged.

feel behind or inadequate.

use it as perspective and motivation.

feel mixed - proud but pressured.

Section 5: Mindset

What you think/how you show up mentally

22. When I make a mistake, my self-talk is…

23. When I feel fear or doubt, I…

24. When I lose focus, I…

catch it quickly and refocus immediately.

refocus only when reminded.

pause and reset consciously.

stay distracted for long stretches.

notice but ignore it.

25. When working with strong or competitive peers, I…

26. When learning new skills for life after sports, I…

stay patient and embrace the beginner mindset.

get frustrated easily.

avoid things I'm not good at.

stay curious, practice, and keep adjusting.

keep trying but with low patience.

27. When things don't go my way, I…

blame people or circumstances.

refocus on what I can control.

accept it, stay grateful, and find the lesson.

try to move on but stay annoyed.

feel sorry for myself.

28. When life feels stressful or uncertain, I…

overthink or lose sleep.

slow down and reset priorities.

shut down or isolate.

push harder without rest.

step back, breathe, regain control, and act with gratitude and clear intention.

29. My confidence comes from…

occasional validation or success.

knowing I'm doing the work consistently.

trusting my discipline, preparation, courage, habits and effort regardless of the situation or the results.

others' opinions of me.

my past identity or achievements.

Section 6: Transformation Arc

PROCESS the past, PERFORM in the present, PREPARE for what's next

30. When reflecting on my athletic past, I…

feel stuck and nostalgic.

remember both good and bad without clarity or closure.

miss it and struggle to move on.

use it as foundation, reflect with gratitude, do not tie it to my identity.

take lessons from it for the present.

31. In my current stage of life, I…

live each day aligned with clear purpose.

have growing purpose and structure.

have direction but low clarity and focus.

feel lost or unsure who I am.

drift between ideas or jobs.

32. My habits now are…

33. When I think about the future, I…

34. I apply lessons from sports to life by…

using them occasionally.

rarely connecting them.

living by them daily to shape who I'm becoming.

applying them often (discipline, teamwork, composure, etc.).

noticing them but not using them.

Section 7: Reflection

Brief open-ended personal insights