Find Your Sport Personality Type with the SportDNA Assessment®

Reveal your competitive mindset and apply science-based insights to training, role fit, and performance routines. Takes about 10 minutes. Instant results.

How it works

1. Complete your profile

Answer research-based items on motivation, competitive focus, cognition, and Social Style iconSocial Style.

2. View detailed results

See your Sport Personality Type with strengths, watch-outs, and starter strategies.

3. Apply it to training

Turn insights into routines, role decisions, and coach communication.

Designed for athletes, coaches, and teams. Free basic results available instantly; premium upgrade optional.

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Having a ‘friendly rival’, someone to compete against, pushes me to perform my best.

I get more satisfaction from personal improvement than from ranking higher than others.

I produce my best work and feel most energized when I am collaborating closely with a team or group.

When faced with a complex problem, my first instinct is to break it down and make a plan.

I’m driven by the love of the activity itself, not by prizes or recognition.

I’m motivated more by personal enjoyment than by external rewards.

My best breakthroughs come from brainstorming and building on ideas with others.

I perform best when I can react instinctively without overthinking.

I believe the best results come from a team effort where responsibilities are shared and ideas are combined.

I’m less concerned with my ranking and more focused on my own execution and technique.

Before starting a new challenge, I like to create a detailed plan outlining all the steps.

Knowing that someone else is vying for the same promotion, project, or recognition motivates me to work harder.

The thought of a promotion or a bonus is what keeps me focused at work.

I am most effective and focused when I can work on my tasks independently without interruption.

When learning a new skill, I prefer to follow a structured training plan or course.

When my original plan doesn’t work, I trust my instincts to adapt on the fly.

Recognition from others is what drives me to push harder.

After competing, I immediately check how I performed relative to others

I feel energized when working with others on shared tasks.

I learn best by diving in and trying things myself, rather than reading instructions first.

I am most productive when I can work alone without interruption.

I don’t feel a strong need to share my accomplishments with others.

When I compete, my main focus is on executing my own performance plan rather than worrying about what others are doing.

I am more motivated by a sincere ‘thank you’ from someone I respect than by a public award.

Surpassing a well-established benchmark or outperforming a highly-regarded peer is deeply satisfying to me.

I feel most successful when I can see clear, measurable proof that I’ve improved at something.

I trust my gut reactions more than carefully thought-out strategies.

I would rather receive a prestigious award than the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.

I’d rather work on a challenging project by myself than in a large group.

I often feel that my best ideas come to me spontaneously, not through careful planning.

I believe success comes from following a detailed, structured plan.

I find that sticking to a plan is usually more effective than improvising.

I’d rather be respected for my quiet competence than be the center of attention.

I find it difficult to work on long-term projects without clear milestones and external validation.

I often find that I do my best when I’m under pressure to outperform a rival or meet a tight deadline.

Awards and public recognition are powerful motivators for me.

In a group project, I often find myself wanting to just take my part and complete it on my own.

I get more done when surrounded by others than when working alone.

I’m drawn to competitive activities (sports, games, etc.) specifically because I enjoy the thrill of winning.

I prefer projects where my individual contributions are clearly defined and I have full ownership over my part.

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What is the Blueprint of the Athlete

The Blueprint of the Athlete focuses on four pillars that shape how you train and compete: Drive iconDrive, Competitive Style iconCompetitive Style, Cognitive Approach, and Social Style.

Drive (Intrinsic vs Extrinsic)

  • Intrinsic: mastery, progress, personal growth.
  • Extrinsic: rankings, recognition, visible achievement.

Competitive Style (Self-Referenced vs Other-Referenced)

  • Self-Referenced: beat your own best.
  • Other-Referenced: thrive in direct competition.

Cognitive Approach (Tactical vs Reactive)

  • Tactical: structure, planning, analysis.
  • Reactive: instinct, adaptability, spontaneity.

Social Style (Collaborative vs Autonomous)

  • Collaborative: teamwork, communication, shared goals.
  • Autonomous: independence, personal control.

Why this framework

General personality models describe who you are. The Blueprint explains how you perform. Use it for role fit, feedback style, and routine design so your training matches your psychology.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sport personality assessment and how does it help athletes?

A sport personality assessment is a scientifically-based evaluation that identifies an athlete's psychological traits, motivational drivers, and mental strengths. This athletic personality assessment helps athletes understand their natural tendencies, preferred training styles, and optimal performance environments. By completing a sport profile assessment, athletes gain insights into their authentic mindset, discover which sports and roles best match their personality type, and learn how their psychology directly impacts their performance and results. This self-awareness enables more targeted mental training and personalized coaching approaches.

How long does the free sport psychology assessment take to complete?

The free sport profile assessment takes just 10 minutes to complete and consists of 40 sport psychology questions. This quick and scientific assessment is designed to efficiently capture your authentic athlete mindset without overwhelming you with lengthy questionnaires. There are no right or wrong answers - the assessment focuses on understanding your genuine psychological traits and athletic personality. Upon completion, you receive an instant athlete profile report showing your strengths, motivators, and best-fit training style, with the option to upgrade for a more comprehensive analysis.

What sports psychology information will I learn from my athlete profile?

Your athlete profile from the sport psychology assessment reveals crucial insights about your athletic personality and mental makeup. You'll discover your psychological strengths, key motivational drivers, and the training style that best suits your personality type. The assessment also identifies which sports, competitive roles, and training environments align with your mental profile. Additionally, you'll learn how your unique psychology influences your performance, decision-making under pressure, and overall athletic results. This sport psychology information helps you optimize your mental training approach and choose activities that naturally complement your personality.

Is the sport personality assessment scientifically accurate?

Yes, the sport personality assessment is built on scientific sport psychology principles and validated assessment methodologies. The 40-question evaluation is designed by a sport psychology expert to accurately measure key psychological traits that impact athletic performance. The assessment uses evidence-based approaches to identify authentic personality patterns, motivational factors, and mental strengths specific to athletic contexts. While the free version provides valuable insights into your sport psychology profile, the scientific accuracy and depth of analysis can be enhanced through the comprehensive upgrade option for athletes seeking more detailed psychological assessment and personalized recommendations.

How can athletic personality assessment improve my sports performance?

Athletic personality assessment improves sports performance by providing targeted insights for mental training and performance optimization. When you understand your psychological profile, you can tailor your mental preparation, training routines, and competitive strategies to match your natural tendencies. The assessment helps identify your optimal motivation triggers, stress management approaches, and decision-making patterns under pressure. This sport psychology knowledge enables more effective mental training, better coach-athlete communication, and strategic choices about competitive environments that enhance rather than hinder your performance. Understanding your athletic personality creates a foundation for sustained improvement and peak performance achievement.

What is the difference between the free sport assessment and the full analysis?

The free sport profile assessment provides an instant athlete profile showing your basic strengths, motivators, and best-fit training style through a quick 10-minute, 40-question evaluation. This gives you valuable insights into your athletic personality and sport psychology profile at no cost. The full analysis upgrade offers a comprehensive deep-dive into your psychological makeup, including detailed explanations of your mental strengths, specific performance recommendations, personalized mental training strategies, and extensive guidance on optimizing your athletic development. The upgraded version provides sport psychology consulting-level insights that can significantly enhance your understanding of how to leverage your personality for peak athletic performance.

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