Your Free Cognitive Assessment
62 questions. 7 cognitive domains. Your complete player profile. Takes 15–20 minutes. Results are instant.
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Reading the Game
Tactical Understanding
These questions are about how you read situations during a match. Answer based on what you actually do — not what you think you should do.
Question 1 of 8
Before the ball comes to you, how often do you already know where your next pass will go?
Question 2 of 8
During a match, how aware are you of the positions of players who don't have the ball?
Question 3 of 8
Your team is 1-0 up with 15 minutes to go. The opposition is pushing forward. What's your instinct?
Question 4 of 8
How often do you notice defensive or attacking patterns forming before your coach points them out?
Question 5 of 8
When your team loses the ball, how quickly do you switch your thinking from attack to defence?
Question 6 of 8
You receive the ball under pressure with your back to goal. What do you most often do?
Question 7 of 8
How well do you understand why your coach makes formation or positional changes during a match?
Question 8 of 8
How often do you find yourself in the right position at the right time without consciously thinking about it?
Making the Call
Decision Making Under Pressure
How do you make decisions when it matters most — when the game is tight, fast or stressful?
Question 1 of 9
In a fast game, how confident are you in your decisions when you only have a split second to act?
Question 2 of 9
After making a wrong decision in a game, how quickly do you mentally reset and stay focused?
Question 3 of 9
You have three options in front of you — pass, shoot or dribble. How do you usually decide?
Question 4 of 9
When you make a bad decision, how often do you understand immediately why it was wrong?
Question 5 of 9
Do you make better decisions at the start of a game or when you're tired near the end?
Question 6 of 9
How often do you hesitate when you know what the right play is?
Question 7 of 9
When a teammate makes a poor decision, how does it affect your next decision?
Question 8 of 9
How often do you make a decision and fully commit to it without doubt?
Question 9 of 9
How comfortable are you making decisions that go against what the coach said if you see a better option?
Seeing the Whole Pitch
Spatial Awareness & Vision
How much of the pitch do you actually see — and how well do you use it?
Question 1 of 8
Before receiving the ball, how many times do you look over your shoulder to check your surroundings?
Question 2 of 8
How clearly can you picture the position of every player on the pitch at any given moment?
Question 3 of 8
When you pass the ball, how often do you know exactly where your teammate will receive it before they move?
Question 4 of 8
Do you spot space opening up behind defenders before other players do?
Question 5 of 8
When watching footage or a match, how easily can you track multiple players at once?
Question 6 of 8
You're on the ball near the halfway line with two defenders closing. What do you see?
Question 7 of 8
How good are you at judging distance and angles on the pitch — e.g. knowing whether a through-ball will reach a teammate or get cut out?
Question 8 of 8
After the game, how vividly can you remember specific moments — where players were, what happened?
Your Voice on the Pitch
Leadership & Communication
How do you lead and communicate on the pitch — with words, body language and actions?
Question 1 of 10
How often do you call for the ball when you're in a good position?
Question 2 of 10
Do teammates naturally look to you when the team needs organising?
Question 3 of 10
When the team is losing and struggling, what do you usually do?
Question 4 of 10
How comfortable are you giving feedback or tactical instructions to teammates during a game?
Question 5 of 10
After a poor team performance, are you someone who will openly discuss what went wrong with teammates?
Question 6 of 10
How well can you adjust your communication style depending on who you're talking to?
Question 7 of 10
When you see a problem forming in the team's shape or defensive line, what do you do?
Question 8 of 10
How often do you encourage a struggling teammate during a match?
Question 9 of 10
How often does your body language affect your teammates positively or negatively?
Question 10 of 10
Would your teammates describe you as a leader?
Head in the Game
Mental Strength & Resilience
These questions are about how you handle pressure, setbacks and the psychological side of the game.
Question 1 of 10
When you make a mistake during a match, how does it affect your next few minutes of play?
Question 2 of 10
How well do you perform in big matches or high-stakes situations compared to normal training?
Question 3 of 10
When a match is intense, loud and physical, how does that environment affect your focus?
Question 4 of 10
How often do you worry about what others (coaches, teammates, parents) think about your performance during a game?
Question 5 of 10
After a heavy defeat, how long does it take you to mentally recover and feel motivated again?
Question 6 of 10
How confident are you that you have what it takes to reach the highest level possible for your talent?
Question 7 of 10
How often do pre-game nerves help rather than hurt your performance?
Question 8 of 10
When you receive criticism from a coach or parent, how does it affect you?
Question 9 of 10
How focused are you able to stay during a match when things are going badly for the team?
Question 10 of 10
How clear is your image of yourself as a footballer 3–5 years from now?
Speed of Body and Brain
Processing Speed & Reaction
This domain measures how fast your brain processes and how your body reacts.
Question 1 of 8
When a loose ball drops between you and an opponent, how often do you get there first — even if they're physically similar to you?
Question 2 of 8
In shooting situations, how often do you get your shot off before the goalkeeper is set?
Question 3 of 8
When a counter-attack breaks, how quickly does your body respond compared to your brain understanding what's happening?
Question 4 of 8
How accurately and consistently can you repeat a technical skill (e.g. a pass or shot) under fatigue?
Question 5 of 8
When you're pressing an opponent, how naturally do you time your closing run?
Question 6 of 8
How precise is your first touch under pressure — does it set you up or create more problems?
Question 7 of 8
During dribbling, how naturally do you adjust your body to wrong-foot a defender?
Question 8 of 8
In a 1v1 defensive situation, how quickly do you read which way the attacker is going to move?
How You Grow
Growth Mindset & Coachability
The final domain. These questions explore how you learn, adapt and respond to development challenges.
Question 1 of 9
When a coach gives you feedback on something you're doing wrong, what's your first reaction?
Question 2 of 9
How often do you practise skills or do extra work beyond the sessions provided by your club?
Question 3 of 9
Do you believe that your football ability is fixed — or that it can be significantly improved with the right work?
Question 4 of 9
When you're given a new position or role by the coach that you don't prefer, how do you respond?
Question 5 of 9
How often do you watch football deliberately to learn — not just for entertainment?
Question 6 of 9
How good are you at identifying your own weaknesses as a player — without a coach pointing them out?
Question 7 of 9
After a session or match, do you actively think about what you did well and what needs to improve?
Question 8 of 9
How quickly do you apply new coaching instructions into your game during the same session?
Question 9 of 9
When you have a bad run of form, what do you believe is the primary cause?
Coach Observation Supplement
Rate the Player You're Assessing
These 10 observations will be combined with the player's self-assessment. Any significant discrepancies will be flagged in the report.
Player being assessed: —
Coach Item 1 of 10
How consistently does this player communicate and organise teammates during matches?
Coach Item 2 of 10
How quickly does this player recover mentally after a mistake?
Coach Item 3 of 10
How well does this player read the game — anticipating play before it develops?
Coach Item 4 of 10
How receptive is this player to coaching instructions — do they apply feedback in the same session?
Coach Item 5 of 10
How spatially aware does this player appear — do they scan and use the full pitch?
Coach Item 6 of 10
How consistent is this player's performance across high-pressure matches versus low-stakes training?
Coach Item 7 of 10
How decisive is this player in moments that require immediate action?
Coach Item 8 of 10
How does this player respond to being substituted off or dropped?
Coach Item 9 of 10
How much additional effort does this player apply in training beyond what's asked?
Coach Item 10 of 10
Overall, how would you rate this player's cognitive and mental qualities relative to peers at the same level?
Your Results
Your Cognitive Profile
Based on your responses across all 7 domains.
Calculating...
Domain Scores
A — Reading the Game
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B — Making the Call
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C — Seeing the Whole Pitch
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D — Your Voice on the Pitch
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E — Head in the Game
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F — Speed of Body and Brain
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G — How You Grow
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Top 3 Development Priorities
Calculating recommendations...
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A note on your results
Some of your answers will naturally change as your training focus develops and your on-pitch awareness grows. Scores in areas like Spatial Vision, Decision Making and Tactical Understanding tend to shift most noticeably with targeted practice. This profile reflects where you are today — we recommend re-taking the assessment every 3–6 months to track your cognitive development over time.
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