Dr. Tom Hanson's

Mental Toughness Assessment

* Respond to the following questions to the best of your ability.

* Remember, your goal (I believe) is to help yourself get better, so the more candidly you respond the more likely this entire process will help you.

 * IF YOU ARE HERE TO COMPLETE THIS FORM FOR ANOTHER PERSON AT THEIR REQUEST.... Simply respond to the questions as YOU SEE that person -- (not how you think they see themselves).   At the end of the assessment put your name, your relation to the person, and "for _________", filling in the name of the person you completed the form about.  For example, "Joe Jones, coach, for Mitch Michaels."

Mental Toughness Assessment

I feel passionate about playing baseball.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I love playing baseball.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I wake up in the morning excited about playing and practicing.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I am more dedicated and committed to baseball than most athletes I know.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I am willing to give whatever it takes to reach my full potential as a player.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I set goals for practice each day.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I believe in myself as a player.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I am more confident in my ability and myself than most athletes
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I want to be up to bat or on the mound when the game is on the line.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
My confidence remains high even after making a mistake.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
During games I stay fully focused on one pitch at a time.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I focus only on things I can control.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
My mind wanders to end results and I have trouble focusing on the process.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I focus well when I have to make a critical play in competition.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I follow a pre-set plan that helps me focus.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I have a program I follow for developing my ability to focus.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I have a specific routine I follow before each game.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I have a specific routine I follow before each pitch.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I visualize each pitch before I perform.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I commit to a simple plan before each pitch.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
When I get distracted or have doubt, I stop and restart the routine over.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I have a plan ready in case I lose my focus or emotional control
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
Others have confidence in me when the game is on the line.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I can easily forget mistakes and move on without dwelling on mistakes.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I stay composed when I make an error or stupid mistake.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
In pressure situations, I am able to perform free without fear.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I perform better when the pressure to produce is on.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I build confidence from my training program and effective practice.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I deliberately get myself mentally and emotionally prepared for practice
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I focus well in practice even when I have problems in my life outside of sports.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I make a conscious effort to learn from every practice and game.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
My eating and sleeping habits help me be at my best consistently.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
I do a good job with my off-the-field responsibilities
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
Why do you play baseball?
What are you committed to?
What are your biggest mental challenges that hold you back from performing your best? What do you need to change to improve your mental game?
What would you most like to learn?
Is there anything else you’d like me to know?
I have been honest in responding to these questions
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
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"We made significant improvements in significant areas in 2001 throughout our player development system, and Tom played a big part in our doing so.

" I recommend you let him do the same for you."

Mark Newman
Vice-President of Player Development
New York Yankees 
 
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New Mexico Military Institute

 

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