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Rutledge Sports Personality Assessment (RSPA)

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Athlete & Coach Information

Section 1 — Energy & Presence (E vs I)

Choose the option that feels most natural, not what you think you should choose.

Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: When I enter a room or field, people usually feel my energy.
B: I tend to blend in unless someone notices me.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: My emotions show on the outside—people can tell when I'm fired up.
B: My emotions stay inside—people rarely know what I'm feeling.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: Being around teammates gives me energy.
B: I recharge best alone or with just one or two people.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I talk with energy, emotion, or presence without trying.
B: I communicate in a calm, steady, low-key way.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I'm comfortable being noticed or heard in a group.
B: I prefer not to draw attention unless I have to.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I warm up socially fast—I jump right into the mix.
B: I warm up slowly—I ease into the group.

Section 2 — Emotional Reset Speed (R vs D)

Answer based on what typically happens, not what you wish happened.

Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: After mistakes, I reset quickly and refocus fast.
B: After mistakes, I need time to settle my emotions and reset.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: Frustration doesn’t stick with me long—I let things go quickly.
B: When I get frustrated, I tend to hold onto it for a while.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: My emotions spike but snap back quickly.
B: My emotions spike and stay elevated for a while before calming down.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: One mistake rarely affects my next play.
B: If something bothers me, it may affect several plays before I feel normal again.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: When adversity hits, I bounce back quickly.
B: When adversity hits, I regain momentum slowly and steadily.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I emotionally reset fast in high-pressure moments.
B: Pressure lingers with me longer before I feel balanced again.

Section 3 — Performance Tempo (F vs A)

Choose the option that best describes how you naturally play or compete.

Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I react fast and instinctively.
B: I prefer steady, controlled, thought-out decisions.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I play my best when I'm moving quickly and trusting my instincts.
B: I play my best with structure, steps, or a clear plan.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I decide quickly—even under pressure.
B: I prefer time to process or think before acting.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: My game has bursts, intensity, and emotion.
B: My game stays steady, consistent, and predictable.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I learn best by jumping in and doing it.
B: I learn best by understanding the ‘why’ and ‘how’ first.

Section 4 — Motivation Source (M vs X)

Both answers describe strong athletes. Choose the one that feels more natural.

Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I go inward to get ready—I focus on my own goals and growth.
B: I get energy from what's happening around me—the environment helps me get ready.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I build my intensity from within myself.
B: I find my intensity faster when the atmosphere is energetic or competitive.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: When I'm tired, reminding myself of my own standards gives me a spark.
B: When I'm tired, the movement or energy around me gives me a spark.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: Personal standards help me stay locked in consistently.
B: The rhythm or energy of the group helps me stay locked in.
Choose the statement that sounds more like you:
A: I reset internally—self-talk and refocusing help me move forward.
B: Something external helps me reset—a new play, a cue, or the pace of the game.

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