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New Assessment Scoring Instructions


This page is to rewrite the Assessment (ACSI) Scoring Instructions to better align with the approach and responses that Alex would give to players when their results are calculated.
Original Scoring Instructions:
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Scoring

This is the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ACSI), a measure of an athlete's psychological skills, developed by Smith et al. (1994). Determine your score on the following subscales by adding the scores on the question numbers identified. Also, note the following numerical scales associated with your ratings.
0 = almost never
1 = sometimes 2 = often 3 = almost always
Finally, note that an * after a question number signifies a reverse-scored item (that is, 0 = almost always, 3 = almost never, and so on).
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Resilience Scale

This subscale assesses if an athlete remains positive and enthusiastic even when things are going badly, remains calm and controlled, and can quickly bounce back from mistakes and setbacks. This subscale measures an athlete's resilience and emotional stability during competition. It assesses the ability to maintain emotional control and remain positive and enthusiastic, even when the competition is challenging. This skill is crucial for athletes as it helps them to stay focused and motivated, regardless of the circumstances.

Resilience Score Interpretation - When the athlete scores in these ranges, we shall interpret the following:
0-4: Your resilience score is low, suggesting this is an area to target for development. This score suggests that you might be feeling overwhelmed when faced with challenges. You might be experiencing feelings of anxiety, frustration, or even fear when things don't go as planned. This could be causing you to lose focus and perform below your potential. But remember, it's okay to feel this way. We can work together to develop strategies to help you manage these feelings and turn adversity into an opportunity for growth.
5-8: You scored in the moderate range on resilience. This score suggests that you're somewhat effective at coping with adversity, but there's still room for improvement. You might be able to maintain emotional control and stay positive during challenging times, but you might still feel overwhelmed or stressed when things don't go as planned. We can work on techniques to help you manage these feelings and turn adversity into an opportunity for growth.
9-12: You scored highly on resilience, suggesting this is a strength of yours. This score suggests that you're very effective at coping with adversity. You're able to maintain emotional control, stay positive, and handle unexpected situations well, even when things are going badly. Let's keep refining these skills and use them to your advantage.

Suggested Resilience Recommendations for Athletes in these scoring ranges.
0-4: When you’re dealing with adversity, see if you can identify your immediate emotional reaction, what triggers it, and how you could respond differently next time. Try to see challenges as an opportunity to learn a new skill or demonstrate a strength, rather than a threat to your performance.
"I've noticed that when adversity strikes, it can be tough for you. That's completely normal. What I'd like you to try is to identify your immediate emotional reaction when these situations occur. What triggers it? How could you respond differently next time? Remember, every challenge is an opportunity to learn a new skill or demonstrate a strength. It's not a threat to your performance, but a chance to grow."
5-8: Practice taking on progressively harder challenges so that you can build your ability to respond effectively to stressors.
"You're doing a good job at handling adversity, but I believe you can do even better. Let's practice taking on progressively harder challenges. This will help you build your ability to respond effectively to stressors. Remember, the goal isn't to avoid stress, but to learn how to handle it effectively."
9-12: If you want to keep building your resilience, see if you can regularly challenge yourself to try something new or take a risk, and practice problem-solving on the fly as you take on this new challenge.
"You're doing an excellent job at coping with adversity. To keep building your resilience, I'd like you to challenge yourself regularly. Try something new, take a risk, and practice problem-solving on the fly as you take on this new challenge. Remember, it's not about whether you succeed or fail at the new challenge, but about how you adapt and learn from the experience."
(Sum scores on questions 5, 17, 21, and 24, and place the total in the blank provided.)
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Coachability Scale

Assesses if an athlete is open to and learns from instruction, and accepts constructive criticism without taking it personally and becoming upset. This subscale measures an athlete's willingness to practice or play hard without needing to be pushed. It assesses the ability to accept criticism from a coach without getting upset, and the ability to improve skills by listening carefully to advice and instruction from coaches and managers. This skill is important for athletes as it allows them to learn and improve from feedback and instruction.
(Sum scores on questions 3*, 10*, 15, and 27, and place the total in the blank provided.)
Coachability Score Interpretation - When the athlete scores in these ranges, we shall interpret the following:
0-4: Your coachability score is low, suggesting this is an area to target for development. This score suggests that you might be finding it difficult to accept criticism or advice. You might be feeling defensive or upset when given feedback, which can hinder your growth as an athlete. But remember, feedback is a crucial part of improvement. We can work on strategies to help you accept criticism constructively and use it to improve your skills.
5-8: You scored in the moderate range on coachability. This score suggests that you're somewhat coachable, but there's still room for improvement. You might be able to accept criticism and improve your skills, but there might still be some resistance or defensiveness. We can work on techniques to help you accept criticism more effectively and improve your skills.
9-12: You scored highly on coachability, suggesting this is a strength of yours. This score suggests that you're very coachable. You're able to accept criticism without getting upset and you're able to improve your skills by listening carefully to advice and instruction. Let's keep refining these skills.

Suggested Coachability Recommendations for Athletes in these scoring ranges.
0-4: When you receive feedback, try to focus on the message you’re receiving and your coach’s intent. They’re here to help!
"I've noticed that when you receive feedback, it might be challenging for you. That's completely normal. What I'd like you to try is to focus on the message you’re receiving and my intent. Remember, I'm here to help you improve. So, when you receive feedback, try to see it as a tool for improvement rather than criticism."
5-8: You can get even more out of feedback by focusing on just 1 thing you can learn from each bit of feedback you receive.
"You're doing a good job at receiving feedback, but I believe you can get even more out of it. Let's practice focusing on just one thing you can learn from each bit of feedback you receive. This will help you to not feel overwhelmed and to progressively improve your skills."
9-12: To keep building your coachability, ask follow up questions when you receive feedback to further your learning.
"You're doing an excellent job at being coachable. To keep building your coachability, I'd like you to ask follow-up questions when you receive feedback. This will not only show your commitment to improving but also help you understand the feedback better and learn more from it."
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Focus Scale

This subscale reflects whether an athlete becomes easily distracted, and is able to focus on the task at hand in both practice and game situations, even when adverse or unexpected situations occur. This subscale assesses an athlete's ability to focus their attention effectively. It measures the ability to handle unexpected situations well, block out distractions, and easily direct attention and focus on a single object or person. This skill is crucial for athletes as it allows them to stay focused on their performance and not get distracted by external factors.
(Sum scores on questions 4, 11, 16, and 25, and place the total in the blank provided.)

Focus Score Interpretation - When the athlete scores in these ranges, we shall interpret the following:
0-4: Your focus score is low, suggesting this is an area to target for development. This score suggests that you might be finding it difficult to maintain focus during games. Distractions, whether external or internal, might be pulling your attention away from the task at hand. But remember, concentration is like a muscle that can be strengthened with practice. We can work on strategies to help you improve your focus and stay in the moment.
5-8: You scored in the moderate range on focus. This score suggests that you're somewhat effective at focusing your attention during games, but there's still room for improvement. You might be able to concentrate, but distractions might still be affecting your performance. We can work on techniques to help you block out distractions and focus better.
9-12: You scored highly on focus, suggesting this is a strength of yours. This score suggests that you're very effective at focusing your attention during games. You're able to block out distractions and stay focused on the task at hand. Let's keep refining these skills.

Suggested Focus Recommendations for Athletes in these scoring ranges.
0-4: To improve your focus, try implementing a regular mindfulness practice. Just 5 minutes a day is enough to improve your focus.
"I've noticed that you might be struggling with maintaining focus. That's okay, it's something we can work on. I want you to try implementing a regular mindfulness practice. Just 5 minutes a day can make a difference. This could be as simple as focusing on your breath, or doing a guided meditation. The goal is to train your mind to focus on one thing at a time, which can then translate to better focus during our games and practices."
​5-8: To improve your focus, try implementing a regular mindfulness practice. Just 5 minutes a day is enough to improve your focus.
"You're showing some good focus, but there's always room for improvement. Let's try to enhance this by implementing a regular mindfulness practice. Just 5 minutes a day can help improve your focus. This could involve focusing on your breath, or doing a guided meditation. The aim is to train your mind to focus on one thing at a time, which can then translate to better focus during our games and practices."
9-12: To improve your focus, try implementing a regular mindfulness practice. Just 5 minutes a day is enough to improve your focus.
"You're showing excellent focus, which is fantastic. But remember, there's always room for growth. I want you to try implementing a regular mindfulness practice. Just 5 minutes a day can help maintain and even improve your focus. This could involve focusing on your breath, or doing a guided meditation. The aim is to train your mind to focus on one thing at a time, which can then translate to better focus during our games and practices."
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Confidence Scale

Measures if an athlete is confident and positively motivated, consistently gives 100% during practices and games, and works hard to improve his or her skills. This subscale assesses an athlete's confidence in their ability to play well and get the most out of their talent and skills. It also measures their motivation to try even harder when they fail to reach their goals. This skill is crucial for athletes as it drives them to continually improve and achieve their best performance.
(Sum scores on questions 2, 9, 14, and 26, and place the total in the blank provided.)

Confidence Score Interpretation - When the athlete scores in these ranges, we shall interpret the following:
0-4: Your confidence score is low, suggesting this is an area to target for development. This score suggests that you might be lacking confidence in your abilities or struggling with motivation. You might be doubting your skills or finding it hard to stay motivated when you fail to reach your goals. But remember, confidence and motivation can be built over time. We can work on strategies to help you build confidence in your abilities and stay motivated even when things get tough.
5-8: You scored in the moderate range on confidence. This score suggests that you're somewhat confident and motivated, but there's still room for improvement. You might believe in your abilities and be motivated to try harder when you fail, but there might still be some doubts or lack of motivation. We can work on techniques to help you build your confidence and increase your motivation.
9-12: You scored highly on confidence, suggesting this is a strength of yours. This score suggests that you're very confident and motivated. You believe in your abilities and you're motivated to try harder when you fail to reach your goals. Let's keep refining these skills.

Suggested Confidence Recommendations for Athletes in these scoring ranges.
0-4: To boost your confidence, consider reflecting on your past successes and coaching yourself through the challenge by focusing on how well you’re prepared and what you’re capable of.
"I've noticed that you might be struggling with confidence. That's okay, it's something we can work on. I want you to reflect on your past successes. Remember how you felt, what you did, and how well you performed. Use those memories to coach yourself through the challenge. Focus on how well you're prepared and what you're capable of. You've done it before, you can do it again."
5-8: Confidence is a function of: seeing other people like you being successful, verbally persuading yourself about what you’re capable of, past experiences, and getting yourself pumped up. Pick one of these to work on over the next week.
"You're showing some good confidence, but let's take it a step further. Confidence comes from seeing others like you succeed, telling yourself what you're capable of, learning from past experiences, and getting yourself pumped up. Pick one of these areas to focus on for the next week. Let's see how it impacts your confidence and performance."
9-12: Your confidence is high, but to keep growing it, make a list of your past successes and the strengths you used to achieve them. Then, see how you can apply those same strengths to each practice you have this week.
"You're showing high confidence, which is fantastic. But remember, there's always room for growth. I want you to make a list of your past successes and the strengths you used to achieve them. Then, apply those same strengths to each practice you have this week. Let's see how this can further boost your confidence and performance."
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Mental Preparation Scale

Assesses whether an athlete sets and works toward specific performance goals, plans and mentally prepares for games, and clearly has a game plan for performing well. This subscale measures an athlete's ability to set specific, achievable goals and plan how to reach those goals. It also assesses the ability to mentally prepare for a game by visualizing the game plan. This skill is essential for athletes as it helps them to stay focused, motivated, and prepared for their competitions.
(Sum scores on questions 1, 8, 13, and 20, and place the total in the blank provided.)

Mental Preparation Score Interpretation - When the athlete scores in these ranges, we shall interpret the following:
0-4: Your mental preparation score is low, suggesting this is an area to target for development. This score suggests that you might be struggling with setting clear goals or mentally preparing for games. You might be feeling uncertain about what you want to achieve or how to prepare yourself mentally for the challenges ahead. But remember, goal setting and mental preparation are skills that can be learned. We can work together to set achievable goals and develop effective mental preparation techniques.
5-8: You scored in the moderate range on mental preparation.This score suggests that you're somewhat effective at setting goals and mentally preparing for games, but there's still room for improvement. You might be setting goals, but they might not be specific or challenging enough. We can work on making your goals more specific and improving your mental preparation techniques.
9-12: You scored highly on mental preparation, suggesting this is a strength of yours. This score suggests that you're very effective at setting goals and mentally preparing for games. You have clear, specific goals and you're able to mentally prepare yourself for the challenges ahead. Let's keep refining these skills and use them to your advantage.

Suggested Mental Preparation Recommendations for Athletes in these scoring ranges.
0-4: Try setting goals each day for practice to give yourself something to focus on.
"I've noticed that you might be struggling with setting goals and mental preparation. That's okay, it's something we can work on. I want you to try setting goals each day for practice. This will give you something specific to focus on and work towards. Remember, these goals don't have to be big. They can be as simple as improving a specific skill or maintaining a positive attitude throughout the practice."
5-8: Set a SMART goal for the season or for your next stretch of games, and give yourself a goal for each day in practice.
"You're doing a good job at setting goals and preparing mentally, but let's take it a step further. I want you to set a SMART goal for the season or for your next stretch of games. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This will help you have a clear and focused path. Also, try to give yourself a goal for each day in practice. This will keep you motivated and focused."
9-12: Focus on how you can reach your daily goals, and consider developing a pre-performance routine to help you feel maximally prepared for practices and games.
"You're showing excellent goal setting and mental preparation skills, which is fantastic. But remember, there's always room for growth. I want you to focus on how you can reach your daily goals. Consider developing a pre-performance routine to help you feel maximally prepared for practices and games. This could involve visualization techniques, deep breathing exercises, or even a specific warm-up routine. The aim is to get your mind in the right place before you start."
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Performing Under Pressure Scale

Measures if an athlete is challenged rather than threatened by pressure situations and performs well under pressure. This subscale evaluates an athlete's ability to perform optimally under high-pressure situations. It assesses the ability to view pressure situations as challenges rather than threats, and to perform better under pressure due to clearer thinking and better concentration. This skill is important for athletes as it allows them to leverage pressure as a motivational tool rather than a hindrance.
(Sum scores on questions 6, 18, 22, and 28, and place the total in the blank provided.)

Performing Under Pressure Score Interpretation - When the athlete scores in these ranges, we shall interpret the following:
0-4: Your performing under pressure score is low, suggesting this is an area to target for development. This score suggests that you might be feeling stressed or anxious when the pressure is on. You might be doubting your abilities or worrying about the outcome, which can hinder your performance. But remember, pressure is a part of sports and it's something we can learn to handle better. We can work on strategies to help you embrace pressure and use it to fuel your performance.
5-8: You scored in the moderate range on performing under pressure. This score suggests that you're somewhat comfortable with pressure, but it might still be causing some stress or anxiety. You might be able to perform under pressure, but it might not be your optimal state. We can work on techniques to help you see pressure as a positive challenge and use it to enhance your performance.
9-12: You scored highly on performing under pressure, suggesting this is a strength of yours. This score suggests that you thrive under pressure. You see pressure as a challenge and it helps you perform better. You're able to stay calm and focused even when the stakes are high. Let's keep refining these skills and use them to your advantage.

Suggested Performing Under Pressure Recommendations for Athletes in these scoring ranges.
0-4: If you want to improve your performance under pressure, focus on increasing your effort when things get challenging. Greater effort often leads to better performance.
"I've noticed that you might be struggling with performing under pressure. That's completely normal. What I'd like you to try is to focus on increasing your effort when things get challenging. Remember, greater effort often leads to better performance. So, when you're in a high-pressure situation, try to see it as a challenge and push yourself even harder. This will not only help you improve your performance but also build your resilience."
5-8: To optimize your performance under pressure, practice seeing these challenging moments as an opportunity to show what you’re made of.
"You're doing a good job at handling pressure, but let's take it a step further. I want you to practice seeing these challenging moments as an opportunity to show what you’re made of. Instead of seeing pressure as a threat, see it as a chance to demonstrate your skills and abilities. This shift in perspective can help you perform better under pressure."
9-12: You’re doing great at performing under pressure, and can take it to the next level by making the choice to consciously ramp up your effort when things get challenging.
"You're doing an excellent job at performing under pressure, which is fantastic. But remember, there's always room for growth. I want you to take it to the next level by making the choice to consciously ramp up your effort when things get challenging. This means not just reacting to pressure, but actively choosing to increase your effort and focus when faced with a challenge. This proactive approach can help you perform even better under pressure."
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Stress Management Scale

Assesses whether an athlete puts pressure on him- or herself by worrying about performing poorly or making mistakes; worries about what others will think if he or she performs poorly. This subscale measures an athlete's ability to perform without excessive worry about making mistakes or failing. It assesses the ability to avoid putting pressure on oneself by worrying about performance and what others think about their performance. This skill is important for athletes as it helps them to perform confidently and without unnecessary stress.
(Sum scores on questions 7*, 12*, 19*, and 23*, and place the total in the blank provided.)

Stress Management Score Interpretation - When the athlete scores in these ranges, we shall interpret the following:
0-4: Your stress management score is low, suggesting this is an area to target for development. This score suggests that you might be worrying too much about making mistakes or failing. This worry can create unnecessary stress and hinder your performance. But remember, everyone makes mistakes and failure is a part of learning. We can work on strategies to help you perform confidently and without unnecessary stress.
5-8: You scored in the moderate range on stress management. This score suggests that you're somewhat effective at managing worry, but there's still room for improvement. You might be able to perform without excessive worry, but it might still be affecting your performance. We can work on techniques to help you worry less about your performance and what others think.
9-12: You scored highly on stress management, suggesting this is a strength of yours. This score suggests that you're very effective at managing worry. You're able to perform without excessive worry about making mistakes or failing. Let's keep refining these skills.

Suggested Stress Management Recommendations for Athletes in these scoring ranges.
0-4: Practices like mindfulness or breathwork can boost your efficacy when responding to stress.
"I've noticed that you might be struggling with managing stress and worry. That's completely normal. What I'd like you to try is to focus on practices like mindfulness or breathwork. These practices can boost your efficacy when responding to stress. Forexample, you could try a simple mindfulness exercise where you focus on your breath for a few minutes each day. This can help you stay present and reduce stress."
5-8: Try practicing mindfulness for 5 minutes per day to reduce your stress and improve your performance.
"You're doing a good job at managing stress, but let's take it a step further. I want you to try practicing mindfulness for 5 minutes per day. This could be as simple as focusing on your breath, or doing a guided meditation. Regular mindfulness practice can help reduce your stress and improve your performance. Remember, it's not about being perfect, it's about being present."
9-12: Consider practicing mindfulness or writing down 3 things you are grateful for each day to further bolster your ability to manage stress.
"You're showing excellent skills in managing stress, which is fantastic. But remember, there's always room for growth. I want you to consider practicing mindfulness or writing down 3 things you are grateful for each day. This can further bolster your ability to manage stress. Gratitude can shift your focus from what's wrong to what's right, and mindfulness can help you stay present and reduce stress."
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