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(Parent) Help My Athlete Perform Under Pressure

Athlete Performance Under Pressure Assessment

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SECTION 1

Tell Me About You

Question 2 of 39

Athlete's sport

Question 3 of 39

Athlete's age

Parent

Section 1A

Question 5 of 39

What level are they currently competing at?

A

Recreational

B

Club/Travel

C

Middle School

D

High School

E

Academy/Elite 5

F

College

G

Other

Question 6 of 39

How long have they participated in this sport?

A

Less than 1 year

B

1–2 years

C

3–5 years

D

6+ years

SECTION 1B

Coach / Program Director

Question 8 of 39

Club/organization

Question 9 of 39

Sport

Question 10 of 39

Age group(s) you coach

Question 11 of 39

Competitive level

Question 12 of 39

Approximately how many athletes do you work with?

Question 13 of 39

What are you primarily looking for help with?

A

One specific athlete

B

Several athletes

C

The entire team

D

Coach education/development

E

Team culture

F

Parent/coach/athlete communication

What Are You Seeing Under Pressure?

Which of the following have you noticed? Select ALL that apply.

Question 15 of 39

Reactivity / Control

(Select all that apply)
A

Becomes frustrated, angry or emotionally reactive

B

Argues, blames others or becomes overly aggressive

C

Tries to take over or do everything themselves

D

Forces plays or decisions

E

Has difficulty accepting feedback

F

Struggles to recover emotionally after mistakes

Question 16 of 39

Avoidance / Anxiety

(Select all that apply)
A

Becomes noticeably nervous before competition

B

Avoids taking opportunities they normally would

C

Hesitates when they know what to do

D

Overthinks decisions

E

Plays unusually safe

F

Seems afraid of making mistakes

G

Wants to quit or escape after a poor performance

Question 17 of 39

Shutdown / Overload

(Select all that apply)
A

Freezes during pressure moments

B

Seems mentally checked out

C

Reacts more slowly than usual

D

Forgets things they know in practice

E

Performs well in practice but struggles in competition

F

Becomes very quiet after mistakes or criticism

Question 18 of 39

Approval / People-Pleasing

(Select all that apply)
A

Approval / People-Pleasing

B

Worries about disappointing the coach, parent or team

C

Apologizes excessively

D

Passes up opportunities despite having the ability

E

Avoids taking leadership

F

Tries to keep everyone happy

G

Loses confidence quickly after criticism

Question 19 of 39

Approval / People-Pleasing: Other

When Does It Happen?

Choose the most appropriate answer

Question 21 of 39

When do you notice the biggest change?

A

Before competition

B

At the beginning of competition

C

After making a mistake

D

After receiving criticism

E

When the score is close

F

When the team is losing

G

During high-stakes games/tournaments

H

During tryouts/evaluations

I

Against stronger opponents

J

When parents are watching

K

When certain coaches are present

L

During conflict with teammates

M

It seems unpredictable

N

Other

Question 22 of 39

Compared with practice, how does this athlete typically perform during competition?

A

Significantly better

B

Slightly better

C

About the same

D

Slightly worse

E

Significantly worse

Question 23 of 39

How quickly do they typically recover after a mistake?

A

Almost immediately

B

Within a few minutes

C

It affects a significant portion of the game

D

They struggle for the remainder of the game

E

It can carry into the next practice/game

Question 24 of 39

How would you describe their confidence when pressure increases?

1 = Confidence drops significantly
5 = Confidence remains strong 

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

E

5

Solution Awareness

Choose the most appropriate answer

Question 26 of 39

What have you Already Tried?

A

More practice

B

Private skills training

C

Encouragement/reassurance

D

Pep talks

E

Pushing them harder

F

Giving them space

G

Consequences/accountability

H

Talking with their coach

I

Changing teams/coaches

J

Mental performance/sports psychology support

K

Nothing yet

L

Other

Question 27 of 39

What seems to HELP, even temporarily?

Question 28 of 39

What seems to make things WORSE?

SECTION 5

How Much Is This Affecting Them?

Question 30 of 39

What concerns you most right now?

A

Confidence

B

Performance consistency

C

Anxiety/stress

D

Emotional reactions

E

Communication

F

Team relationships

G

Leadership

H

Decision-making

I

Enjoyment of the sport

J

Playing time

K

Tryouts/advancement

L

Burnout

M

Wanting to quit

N

Other

Question 31 of 39

How much is this currently affecting the athlete?

 

1 - Minor concern
5 - We need help now

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

E

5

Question 32 of 39

If nothing changes over the next 6–12 months, what are you most concerned could happen?

SECTION 6

What Would You Like to See Instead?

Question 34 of 39

If we could improve ONE thing, what would make the biggest difference?

A

Greater confidence under pressure

B

Faster recovery after mistakes

C

Better emotional regulation

D

Better decision-making

E

Stronger communication

F

Greater willingness to take appropriate risks

G

More leadership

H

More resilience

I

Greater consistency between practice and competition

J

Enjoying the sport again

K

Other

Question 35 of 39

Finish this sentence:

"I would know this was working if my athlete..."

SECTION 7

Readiness + Contact

Question 37 of 39

How important is addressing this right now?

A

I'm mostly curious and want to learn

B

I'd like some guidance

C

I'm actively looking for help

D

We need support soon

Question 38 of 39

Would you be open to learning how nervous-system-based performance coaching could support your athlete/team?

A

Yes — I'd like to talk

B

Possibly — I'd like to understand it better first

C

I'm mainly looking for resources right now

Question 39 of 39

Is there anything else you'd like me to know before we speak?

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