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Sports Mental Aptitude Quotient (SMAQ)

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Directions: Please respond to the statements below by selecting a number in the drop down menu to the right of each question. The legend associated with the choices is shown below.

After you complete this form, please save the file to your desktop then email it to jre[at]protexsports.com to receive a FREE analysis.

I have challenges setting goals and working a plan to meet these goals.
My success in practice is better than during competitions.
I am self-conscious and worry about what others think about you performance.
Self-doubt before or during games limits you success.
Letting others down by not performing up to expectations is something I worry about.
I am self-conscious and worry about how others may perceive me.
Before or during competitions I worry, am often tense, or may be anxious.
Pre-game jitters do not go away after the first few minutes into the competition.
I am motivated by fear or failure and it affects you performance in competition.
My fear of success can often sabotage my performance when I am winning.
At times I am confused why I play my sport or why others motivate me.
External results, accolades, recognition, or praise are key motivators for me.
My self-worth is often connected to how well I perform in sports.
I often lose focus or have mental lapses during critical times of the game.
My routines are not well defined or lack mental focus in routine.
I find myself going though motions physically without mental focus or intensity,
I am not excited enough or are too excited to perform your best in competition.
I am distracted or easily taken off task by things that go on around me.
I experience fear, uncertainity, doubt, or negative thoughts before, during or after competition.
Thoughts about my previous injuries limit me from performing as well as before.
When doing well, a comfort zone (protect your lead) limits your ability to perform.
I become easily frustrated because of high expectations I or others place on me.
Playing with freedom or trust and without hesitancy when under pressure is difficult.
I work on mechanics or technique even when competing or during a game.
I have difficulty concentrating in the present, and here and now.
I think too much about the consequences of my performance, good or bad.
I over analyze mistakes (technique) and thus think too much about technique.
I have low self-confidence or self-esteem about my athletic abilities success.
I often give myself labels like, "I am a choker" or "I hope I don't mess this up?"
Letting go of poor past performances is difficult for me.
Anger and or frustration gets in the way of performing your best.
I am often dissappointed with my performance and wish it were better.
I just want to be the best ever at my sport and want to know how to improve my mental game.
If you checked one or more of the boxes above, you might benefit from mental game coaching. The above statements are a snapshot of how you might be limiting or blocking your success in sports. A Mental Game Coach can meet with you to discuss how to improve your mental toughness and gain a mental advantage. Get started by calling John Ellsworth at 408-235-1500.


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