"Joey’s mind worked differently. You’d be in a game, and he’d see things no one else saw. He’d make plays that others wouldn’t even think of. He was on another level."
- Fittler in an interview on "The Footy Show"
"Your TALENT determines what you can do. Your MOTIVATION determines how much you are willing to do. Your ATTITUDE determines how well you do it."
- Lou Holtz
"Cricket is a game that teaches you the value of patience, perseverance, and resilience."
- Ajinkya Rahane
"Football is played with the head. Your feet are just tools."
- Andrea Pirlo
"Speed is often confused with insight. When I start running earlier than the others, I appear faster."
- Johan Cruyff
"A good hockey player plays where the puck is, a great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be."
- Wayne Gretzky
Assessments
What does MSM Track-It assess?
MSM Track-It excels in athlete assessment, employing advanced analytics to evaluate physical, cognitive, and psychological attributes. Clarification around decision making is provided by comprehenive, relevant, and objective data. MSM Track-It innovative approach redefines selection methodologies.
Physical Assessement
Physical assessment through MSM Track-It involves a comprehensive examination of an athletes’ physiological attributes. This includes cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and agility. Our holistic evaluation goes beyond generic athleticism, focusing on sport-specific requirements.
The physical assessments provide coaches with a detailed understanding of an athlete’s physical capabilities. This identifies areas for improvement and tailors training programs for optimal performance and injury prevention. These insights enable a nuanced approach, ensuring athletes are finely tuned to meet the specific demands of their chosen sport. In the competitive arena of sports, where physical excellence is paramount, MSM Track-It plays a pivotal role in athlete identification.
Behaviour Attitudes and Values
MSM Track-It quantifies the intricasies of behaviour, attitude, and values. Behaviour encompasses on-field conduct, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Attitude examines an athlete’s mindset, work ethic, and receptiveness to coaching. Values measures alignment with team principles, ethical behaviour, and integrity.
By evaluating these aspects, MSM Track-It provides understanding of an athlete’s interpersonal dynamics and their contribution to team culture. This comprehensive assessment equips coaches with insights to nurture positive attitudes, reinforce desirable behaviours, and instil core values. The result is a holistic approach that elevates not only individual performance but also team cohesion.
Grit, Resilience and Honesty
MSM Track-It places a premium on assessing psychological attributes, including grit, resilience and honesty, recognizing their pivotal roles in athletic success. Grit manifests as an athlete’s perseverance and passion, influencing their ability to overcome challenges and sustain long-term goals. Resilience measures how well an athlete rebounds from setbacks and displays mental toughness. Honesty, crucial in self-assessment, ensures realistic goal setting and fosters a growth mindset.
By evaluating these traits, MSM Track-It provides a holistic understanding of an athlete’s mental fortitude. Coaches can then tailor training programs to cultivate grit, bolster resilience, and foster a culture of honesty.
IQ (Intelligence Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient)
MSM Track-It explores both IQ and EQ to provide a comprehensive understanding of an athlete’s capabilities. IQ measures cognitive intelligence, including problem-solving, logical reasoning, and strategic thinking. Athletes with high IQs can quickly analyse game situations and make informed decisions. On the other hand, EQ evaluates emotional intelligence. This encompasses self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills. Athletes with high EQs manage emotions effectively, maintain focus under pressure, and navigate team dynamics adeptly.
Cognitive Ability
Cognitive abilities, integral to athlete assessments at MSM Track-It, encompass a broad spectrum of mental processes crucial for sports performance. This includes memory, attention, processing speed, and executive functions such as decision-making and problem-solving. Strong cognitive abilities enable athletes to quickly analyse complex situations, anticipate opponents’ moves, and make split-second decisions on the field.
Furthermore, cognitive abilities extend to spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and adaptability. These are essential for manoeuvring through dynamic game environments. MSM Track-It employs advanced methodologies to evaluate and enhance these cognitive skills. By refining cognitive abilities, athletes can sharpen their overall game intelligence, contributing significantly to their success.
Cognitive Processing Speeds
In the realm of athlete assessment, MSM Track-It goes beyond traditional assessments, homing in on mental processing speeds as a crucial element. This facet involves the rapidity with which athletes absorb, analyse, and respond to information during high-pressure situations. By assessing mental processing speeds, the MySportMetrics application provides coaches and athletes with valuable insights into how quickly individuals can make decisions, adapt to dynamic game scenarios, and execute strategies effectively.
Recognizing the significance of swift mental processing in sports, MSM Track-It tailors training interventions to enhance cognitive agility thus empowering athletes to navigate the complexities of their respective sports with heightened precision and speed.