ACE (Athlete Competition Evaluation for 14+ year olds)

Description

Many coaches believe strongly that determination/perseverance is a key trait in players – it makes the impossible, possible.

Athletic success takes more than just talent; it calls upon and tests both the mind and body. Researchers have been trying for years to determine what an elite athlete is made of, and what is required to give and maintain a consistently strong performance. Equipped with this type of insight and understanding, coaches are better able to identify a player’s strengths and limitations, and help him or her become a physically and psychologically strong athlete.

Research on the performance of professional athletes has shown that there are five main factors that contribute to success:

1. Elite athletes are highly committed to excel and succeed, eager to learn, and show amazing determination when it comes to self-improvement.
2. They are confident in themselves and their skills, and take responsibility for their performance, whether good or bad.
3. They show exceptional emotional control and are able to handle stress and pressure effectively. They are competitive and self-motivated.
4. Their body is their temple. They are dedicated to staying in the best shape possible, but are careful not to push their body too hard.
5. They have exceptional self-discipline, and work well in team settings.They use their greatest gift to their advantage: their mind. Elite athletes have exceptional mental focus and strength, using a multitude of visualization, motivation and concentration techniques to get into “game mode”.

The goal of this assessment is to provide insight into the psychological aspect of the individual’s performance, and to evaluate whether they possesses the traits and skills needed to be both a physical and mental competitor. Coaches know that the game starts long before a player steps out of the locker room. While raw talent can provide the basis for a good performance, it is the psyche that turns it into a great one.

Purpose: ACE assesses whether a player needs to develop the essential personality traits and characteristics that are conducive to success in team sports. This test is intended for 14+ year old’s.

Vitals
No. of questions: 130
Question type: Situational, self-report, skill testing
Estimated completion time: 30 minutes
Shorter versions of assessment: N/A
Recommended age level: 14+
Qualification Level: Class A
Compliance: APA standards
Validation Information:
● Sample Size: 1,345
● Cronbach’s Alpha: 0.90

Features
Benchmarks: Available (general population and
sports industry)
Group Comparisons: Available

Report Includes:
● Summary
● Introduction
● Graphs
● Detailed narrative interpretation
● Strengths and Limitations
● Impression Management
● Advice

Factors and Scales:
Overall Score plus 17 scales, including:
● Coachability: Assesses whether an athlete’s disposition and attitude are likely to benefit
from coaching, or could cause difficulties or friction.
● Work Ethic: Extent to which an individual behaves in a diligent, reliable, and ethical manner,
is willing to work hard, and plays by the rules.
● Competitivenes: Degree to which a player strives to be the best and to win.
● Accountability: Willingness to be accountable for one’s behavior, decisions, and mistakes.
● Team Player: Extent to which a player is supportive of his/her team.
● Self-Control: Ability to regulate and manage emotions and behaviors; to stay disciplined.
● Perseverance: Assesses the degree to which a player is goal oriented and persistent.
● Game Preparedness: Extent to which a player actively gets ready for a game.
● Mental Strength: Ability to stay psychologically strong in the face of difficulty and challenge.
● Focus: Assesses a player’s mindset and concentration skills.
● Need for Stability Assesses the degree to which a player has difficulty dealing with changes
and an unpredictable play schedule.
● Physical Toughness: Ability to withstand physically demanding tasks and training.