If you’re a student-athlete who struggles with consistency and wants to build lasting confidence that doesn’t rise and fall with wins and losses… or a parent who wants to better understand how your athlete is really doing mentally and emotionally, this tool gives you the roadmap.

What Is This Tool?

The Confidence Profile is a powerful tool adapted from Bill Beswick’s Focused for Soccer. It’s designed to help athletes track the real building blocks of performance—mental, emotional, and motivational—not just stats or scores.

This tool creates a personalized dashboard of self-belief, resilience, focus, and motivation—key traits that confident athletes rely on.

When athletes see where they’re strong (and where they wobble), they can focus their energy, accelerate growth, and stop feeling like confidence is a mystery.

Why It Matters for Athletes

Confidence isn’t just “feeling good.”

It’s:

  • Knowing what makes you feel ready
  • Recognizing when you’re off
  • Adjusting with intention

Most athletes train their body. Some train their mind. Very few track their mindset.

This is the edge.

3 Simple Steps for Teen Athletes

1. Rate Yourself in 3 Areas Each Week

On a scale from 1–10, rate:

  • 💬 Self-Belief — Do I believe in myself today?
  • 🔥 Motivation — Am I excited to compete and improve?
  • 🧠 Mental Toughness — How well do I bounce back?

Bonus: Add 🎯 Focus and 😌 Emotional Control if you want a fuller picture.

2. Journal 1-2 Sentences for Each Rating

Examples:

  • “Self-Belief: 6/10 – I’ve been overthinking since last game.”
  • “Motivation: 9/10 – Super pumped after yesterday’s workout.”

3. Track Patterns Over Time

Confidence is a process, not a moment. Look at your trends over 2–4 weeks. That’s the real story.

Athlete Reminder

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Confidence isn’t luck—it’s a system.

“Players begin to take more responsibility for their own progress when they track what matters.” — Bill Beswick

Parent-Specific Action Steps

1. Do a Weekly Mindset Check-In (Not a Performance Recap)

Instead of “How was your game?”, ask:

“How did you feel about your confidence, motivation, and focus this week?”

Use a scale of 1–10. Let your athlete lead.

2. Celebrate Mindset Growth as Much as Skill Growth

Highlight emotional wins:

“I noticed how you bounced back after that mistake. That’s next-level mental strength.”

3. Help Your Athlete Spot Patterns

Support them in reviewing their journal or self-ratings. Ask:

“What do you think brings your confidence up or down?”

This makes your athlete feel supported—not managed.

For Coaches & Families

Try this on a whiteboard or phone note:

🧠 “How’s your confidence system doing this week?”

Wrap-Up

The Confidence Profile is like a GPS for your inner game. It gives athletes clarity, control, and the ability to grow stronger from the inside out.

For parents, it’s a respectful, empowering way to stay connected to your athlete’s mental and emotional world—without overstepping.