SPSP – R (Soccer Player Success Profile – Revised)

Purpose: SPSP – R will assess whether a person has the traits and skills needed to be a physical and mental competitor in European soccer.

Vitals
No. of questions: 151
Question type: Situational, self-report
Estimated completion time: 30 minutes
Shorter versions of assessment: Yes
Recommended age level: 18+
Qualification Level: Class A
Compliance: APA standards; EEOC standards (gender, disability,
ethnicity)

Validation Information:
● Sample Size: 1345
● Cronbach’s Alpha: 0.90

Features
Benchmarks: Available (Athletes)
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.
● Competitiveness: 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 Spirit: Extent to which a player is supportive of and responsible to 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 person puts a conscientious effort into getting 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.