Mental Fitness : The Sportsmind Test

PmG

1. Situation: You are asked to replace a player in a higher grade who is injured :

A: I am good enough to play in the higher grade.
B: I have filled in occasionally before when needed.

2. Situation: You win a tournament / important game :

A: I was feeling unbeatable that day.
B: I always put a lot of effort into my training.

3. Situation: You do exceptionally well in an interview for a coaching position :

A: I always perform well in interviews.
B: I felt very relaxed and confident in the interview.

4. Situation: Despite being new to the team, you are put in the starting lineup :

A: I was in top form that day.
B: I am enthusiastic and try hard.

5. Situation: You invite a few team mates over for a party, and it’s a raging success :

A: I host great parties.
B: I was particularly friendly that night.

PmB

6. Situation: You forget to go to training after a long weekend :

A: My mind was still on holiday that day.
B: I always forget when my routine is disrupted.

7. Situation: You lose your cool with the referee during a game :

A: That referee is biased against me.
B: He / She didn’t referee fairly in the game.

8. Situation: You put on a lot of weight over Christmas and have trouble getting back to your peak weight and fitness :

A: The diet I tried didn’t work.
B: It’s always hard to get back into training after a break.

9. Situation: Your coach says something that hurts your feelings :

A: He / She is always very cutting with criticism.
B: He / She was in a grumpy mood and took it out on me.

10. Situation: You’ve been feeling very tired lately :

A: I’ve been really busy this week.
B: I don’t get a chance to relax.

PvG

11. Situation: You successfully resuscitate a person who was pulled from the surf:

A: I stay calm in a crisis.
B: I’m trained in first aid.

12. Situation: Your team is losing, and the coach asks your advice:

A: I know some good plays for pressure situations.
B: I always keep an overall perspective on the game.

13. Situation: You win a ‘most improved player’ award :

A: I was the most improved player.
B: I had important wins near the end of the season.

14. Situation: Your coach tells you you are at peak fitness level:

A: I stuck to my training program.
B: I’m very fitness conscious.

15. Situation: A team member comments on your confidence :

A: I am a confident person.
B: I’ve been playing well lately.

PvB

16. Situation: You perform poorly at an event for which you’ve been training hard :

A: The competition was fierce that day.
B: I’m not a natural athlete.

17. Situation: The coach says you’re not working hard enough :

A: I’m not as motivated as everyone else in the team.
B: I have been slacking off a bit lately.

18. Situation: Your romantic partner breaks it off with you :

A: I didn’t communicate well with him / her.
B: I’m too moody.

19. Situation: You are in charge of a team training session while your coach is sick, and no one enjoys the training :

A: I’m not very good at coaching.
B: I didn’t put much thought into the coaching session.

20. Situation: You forget to go to an unscheduled training session.

A: I forgot to check my diary that day.
B: I’ve got a bad memory for things like that.