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

Instructions 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 readiness and self-management.

1. Before practices or games, I usually…

do something light (music, stretching, etc.) but no set routine.

follow a consistent routine that includes mental prep or visualization.

run through my approach or routine most of the time.

just show up and see how I feel.

think about what went wrong last time and hope it's better this time.

2. When pressure hits, I tend to…

lean into the moment with calm focus and confidence.

tense up or overthink what could go wrong.

hope it works out but lose focus.

push through with mixed results.

take a breath and trust my preparation.

3. When things feel off or I’m distracted, I…

quickly recognize it, reset, and lock back in.

stay frustrated and go through the motions.

regroup when someone reminds me.

use a cue or breath to reset myself.

try to fake focus but drift in and out.

Section 2: Talent

What you have/who you are

4. After mistakes or bad games, my body language...

looks neutral but I’m boiling inside.

remains confident and steady regardless of result.

improves after I cool off.

shows frustration or defeat.

use a cue or breath to reset myself.

5. When I get feedback or criticism, I…

listen but make excuses.

accept it sometimes, ignore it others.

consider it and try adjustments.

get defensive or shut down.

seek it out, thank the coach, and apply it immediately.

6. I keep promises to myself by…

trying but breaking commitments often.

following through most of the time.

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

I don't, or rarely do.

doing it only when I really feel like it.

7. When others succeed, I...

feel jealous, envy, or compare myself to them.

acknowledge them but think about my stats.

celebrate them genuinely and use it as inspiration.

act supportive, but inside I feel frustrated.

congratulate them and refocus on my growth.

8. My character shows most when...

nobody’s watching — I still do what’s right.

people are watching.

pressure tests my patience.

it's easy to do the right thing.

things go my way.

9. I define myself mainly by...

Section 3: Effort

What you do/how you show up physically

10. In practices, my effort level is...

strong most days.

low unless someone pushes me.

up-and-down depending on mood.

high and intentional every rep, every day.

good in drills I like, average otherwise.

11. When I'm tired or sore, I...

stay sharp, adjust pace, and still give my best.

go through the motions.

compete through fatigue with discipline.

finish but not at full focus.

look for shortcuts or skip reps.

12. After an error or strikeout, I usually...

stay angry or replay it for innings.

use a cue to reset next play.

reset instantly and focus fully on what’s next.

try to hide frustration but dwell on it.

let it go after a few minutes.

13. When motivation is low, I...

show up but without energy.

do the minimum to get through.

skip or shorten my work.

remind myself of my goals and push through.

stick to my standards regardless of feelings.

14. During games, my focus is...

everywhere — crowd, results, mistakes.

steady, present, and adaptable pitch to pitch.

locked in most innings.

split between what happened and what’s next.

good for short stretches.

15. When adversity hits (bad call, injury, slump), I…

lose confidence temporarily.

stay composed and adjust.

push through but frustrated.

embrace it as a test and stay focused on solutions.

complain or shut down.

16. Between innings or plays, I…

think about adjustments sometimes.

stay stuck in the last play.

use breathing or routine to reset.

chat or zone out until next inning.

intentionally reset and prepare for the next moment.

Section 4: Ambition

What you want/where you're going

17. When setting goals, I…

review, track and adjust goals consistently to match growth.

don’t really set any.

have clear short- & long-term goals but revisit inconsistently.

set short-term goals only.

think about them but don’t write them down.

18. When something feels uncomfortable or new, I…

19. I connect my daily work to my bigger vision by…

aligning every day’s habits with my larger purpose.

keeping my long-term vision in mind most days.

occasionally reminding myself why I’m doing it.

not really thinking about the future.

focusing only on immediate results.

20. When I fail or fall short, I…

look for lessons to apply next time.

see it as necessary feedback for growth.

blame luck or others.

beat myself up or avoid thinking about it.

analyze it but feel discouraged.

21. My personal standards are…

reasonable but flexible depending on results.

based on what others expect.

clear and consistent most of the time.

non-negotiable regardless of situation or outcome.

high sometimes, low other times.

22. When I compare myself to others, I…

use it for motivation but also causes stress.

get distracted by what they’re doing.

feel less confident and question my ability.

appreciate their success while competing to raise my own standard.

acknowledge them and focus on my growth.

Section 5: Mindset

What you think/how you show up mentally

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

24. When I feel fear or doubt, I…

push forward but tense.

remind myself I’ve done the work and lean in.

back away or avoid the challenge.

attack the challenge courageously and trust my preparation.

go through motions but cautiously.

25. When I lose focus, I…

use a cue or breath to get back on track.

notice it but don’t fix it.

reset when something big happens.

stay distracted for long stretches.

catch it quickly and refocus immediately.

26. When competing against strong opponents, I…

27. When learning something new, I…

stay curious and keep adjusting.

keep trying but with low patience.

stick with it only when I succeed early.

get frustrated and stop easily.

stay curious, patient, and persistent until I improve.

28. When things don't go my way, I…

feel unlucky or negative.

try to move on but carry frustration.

complain or blame the situation.

accept it, stay grateful, and find value in the challenge.

accept it and refocus on what I can control.

29. When feel stressed or overwhelmed, I…

shut down or avoid tasks.

breathe, regain control, and act with clear intention.

try to push through without plan.

slow down and reset priorities.

react emotionally.

30. My confidence comes from…

perfect situations and plans that come together exactly as I want.

external praise or validation.

thinking about past results that were good or great.

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

knowing I’ve prepared and done the work.

Section 6: Transformation Arc

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

31. When looking back on my past performances, I…

review, learn, and let go completely.

replay mistakes often.

review and extract lessons quickly.

feel stuck in regret or frustration.

look for positives but still dwell on errors.

32. In the present moment, I usually…

stay mostly present during play.

focus for short bursts only.

think about future results or past plays.

stay locked into the now, fully focused on the task.

jump between thoughts and lose focus.

33. My daily habits are…

good for a while, then fade.

random, based on how I feel.

structured and consistent most days.

locked in and aligned with my bigger goals.

inconsistent, hard to stick with.

34. I prepare for life after baseball by…

taking small steps occasionally.

thinking about it but not acting.

building skills or connections beyond the field.

avoiding the topic.

intentionally preparing habits, identity, and mindset for the next chapter.

35. I see my future as…

uncertain or scary.

an exciting challenge I’m actively preparing for.

motivating and full of potential.

out of my control.

somewhat hopeful but unclear.

Section 7: Reflection

Brief open-ended personal insights