What the SPQ20 Measures

Overall Mental Skills  

The Mental Skills Matrix below classifies athletes into four groups shown on axes of Confidence and Resilience, and Achievement and Competitiveness. These two factors measure an athelete's current level of confidence and self-belief, and how driven they are to achieve and win. This is illustrated in the following extract of a feedback report where the athlete presents as a borderline Easygoing Underachiever.

Team Working and Captaincy Potential  

The Leadership Potential Matrix below classifies athletes into four groups shown on axes of Power and Aggressiveness, and Interaction and Sportsmanship. These factors measure an athlete's interest in having power and control over people and their interest in forming relationships, working cooperatively, and acting ethically. This is illustrated in the following extract of a feedback report where the athelete presents as a borderline Team Player.

Scorecard 1. Achievement Drive and Competitiveness  

This scorecard shows an athlete's profile on the 7 scales that contribute to the Achievement Drive and Competitiveness factor.

Scorecard 2. Confidence and Resilience  

This scorecard shows an athlete's profile on the 8 scales that contribute to the Confidence and Resilience factor.

Scorecard 3. Interaction and Sportspersonship  

This scorecard shows an athlete's profile on the 3 scales that contribute to the Interaction and Sportspersonship factor.

Scorecard 4. Power Motivation and Aggressiveness  

This scorecard shows an athlete's profile on the 2 scales that contribute to the Power Motivation and Aggressiveness factor.

SPQ20 Primary Scales

This table shows what the 20 primary scales measure.