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Athlete Assessments Team Day: We Walk Our Talk
Athlete Assessments’ Senior Coaching Consultant, Bo Hanson, walks his talk at the organization’s Team Day. In this article we give you exclusive access to our Team Day, a day we set aside to review our internal scoreboard, establish goals for the coming year, assess our achievements, spend time with new team members and revisit our purpose.
What Employers Really Want
What is it that makes one college graduate stand out from their peers? And what do employers want more than any other skill when they are recruiting staff? According to the 2016 National Association of Colleges & Employers Job Outlook survey, the answer is leadership, team work and communication. Skills that leading universities are ensuring their students have by the time they graduate.
It Takes More than Talent
You may be the highest scorer or best hitter in your team, but it takes more than that to last the distance and to be chosen out of a field of hopefuls all wanting to make the cut.
Recognizing strengths in DISC Profiles: 5 Minutes with Bo Hanson
In this 5 Minute with Bo Hanson, Bo talks about recognizing strengths in DISC Profiles. Coaches can often see their athletes’ limitations, but can overlook their strengths when it comes to behaviors.
DISC Profile Strengths in Sport
Our role at Athlete Assessments is to help people become more self-aware. When you complete your CoachDISC or AthleteDISC Profile, you are essentially given the tools you need to become truly aware of the behaviors that help you and those that can be limitations. This is where knowing your DISC Profile Strengths becomes so valuable.
I recently had the experience of working with a young athlete who had just completed her AthleteDISC Profile. During our consultation, we discovered that all of the behaviors she had previously seen as being a limitation in her sport, were in fact behaviors that could be her greatest strengths.
DISC Profiling Research into the Effectiveness of Developing Self-Awareness
Over the summer, Bo Hanson, Director of Athlete Assessments and David Hedlund, Assistant Professor of Sport Management at St. John’s University, New York presented at the National Coaching Conference in Morgantown.
The presentation focused on David’s ‘Research into the Effectiveness of Developing Sport Coaches’ Self-Awareness using DISC Profiling’. David previously presented accompanying research at the 2014 SMAANZ (Sports Management Association of Australia and New Zealand) Conference in Melbourne.
Building Personal and Performance Character in Sport
By Bo Hanson, 4x Olympian and Coaching Consultant In elite sport, leveraging the 0.1% improvements in your team is not only important, it’s essential. At the Performing Stage of Team Development, the concept of building character is an
What Coaches need to know about their Team’s Culture
In previous articles, we have discussed at length why a productive team culture is vital for sports teams to be successful. But how do you actually know what kind of culture exists in your sports team and whether it is productive or effective, or if it needs development? In this article we discuss the four DISC Culture Styles which are mapped to the four elements of the Competing Values Framework.
Conscientious Style of DISC in Sport
Video Presentation by Bo Hanson, 4x Olympian and Coaching Consultant Conscientious Style of DISC is the “C” within the DISC model. In this video, Bo Hanson focuses in on the Conscientious Style and the key
Dominant Style of DISC in Sport
Within the DISC model, the “D” represents the Dominant Style of DISC. Watch this video for Bo Hanson’s explanation of the Dominant Style in sport.
Influence Style of DISC in Sport
Video Presentation by Bo Hanson, 4x Olympian and Coaching Consultant Influence Style of DISC is the “I” within the DISC model. Watch the below video for Bo Hanson’s explanation of the Influence Style in sport.
Steady Style of DISC in Sport
Video Presentation by Bo Hanson, 4x Olympian and Coaching Consultant Within the DISC model, the “S” represents the Steady style of DISC. In this video, Bo Hanson focuses in on the Steady Style, being a
Team Dynamics and DISC in Sport
Video Presentation by Bo Hanson, 4x Olympian and Coaching Consultant The perfect team chemistry is what everyone is searching for in any team or squad environment to achieve the top performances in sport. Watch this video
The Real Factor for high-performance in Sport
While it’s nice to have new buildings and equipment, is this the investment that will deliver the best return to your sporting success? At Athlete Assessments, we have been fortunate enough to have worked with more than 100,000 coaches, athletes, and sports administrators since our founding in 2007. This work has spanned over 40 different sports across the globe.
Introduction to the DISC Model in Sport
Get up to speed fast with this 5-part video presentation by Bo Hanson. Benefit from watching an introduction to the DISC model and how valuable it is in sport. You will understand the four DISC styles (Dominant, Steady, Influence and Conscientious) and most importantly, learn how to incorporate all of this into your sports training and coaching. In this series of short videos, Bo Hanson takes you step-by-step to ensure you have a strong foundation to take you to the next level.
The Conscientious Sport Coaching Style
The four different DISC sport coaching styles are discussed in the article Understanding and Using the Four Coaching Styles and this article is dedicated to the Conscientious Sport Coaching Style.
The Steady Sport Coaching Style
The four different DISC sport coaching styles are discussed in the article Understanding and Using the Four Coaching Styles and this article is dedicated to the Steady Sport Coaching Style.
The Influencing Sport Coaching Style
The four different DISC sport coaching styles are discussed in the article Understanding and Using the Four Coaching Styles and this article is dedicated to the Influencing Sport Coaching Style.
The Dominant Sport Coaching Style
The four different DISC coaching styles are discussed in the article Understanding and Using the Four Coaching Styles and this article is dedicated to the Dominant Sport Coaching Style.
Behavioral Profiling – Why do I need it? 5 Minutes with Bo Hanson
Athlete Assessments has a series of videos in which Bo Hanson answers questions we receive from our clients and contacts. The most interesting topics are covered from a wide range of issues. Benefit from these insights and you are also very welcome to submit your question too.
What is DISC Behavioral Profiling in Sport? 5 Minutes with Bo Hanson
In this video Bo Hanson explains DISC behavioral profiling and why it is critical for coaches and athletes to reach peak performance in their sport. Recorded during an ABC TV Interview, don’t miss these important insights.
How can you maintain DISC adaptations under pressure? 5 Minutes with Bo Hanson
An earlier video covered how long adaptions can be made successful and in this this video Bo Hanson shares key strategies for maintaining an adaptation in your DISC style during the heightened pressure of sports competition. We can often managing the necessary shifts in behavior required under regular situations, but how do we successful maintain poise under stress and pressure? Find out here some strategies for maintaining DISC adaptations under stress or pressure here.
How long can DISC Styles adapt for and still be successful? 5 Minutes with Bo Hanson
A key factor in successful coaching is being able to adapt to the situation and people you are working with. In this video, Bo Hanson discusses how long you can successfully maintain an adaptation from your natural DISC Style and key tips on being more successful in this area.
How to speak to a team collectively with different individual DISC Styles?
Every team includes team members with a wide variety of individual DISC styles, so it can be a challenge for coaches to be able to engage and communicate effectively with everyone at one time. Watch Bo Hanson as he answers this critical question to find outs how to successfully communicate to all your athletes (given their diverse individual DISC styles) at the same time and specifically during a time pressure situation.
Personality and Behavior in Sport – What’s the difference? 5 Minutes with Bo Hanson
At Athlete Assessments we are often asked ‘what is the difference between personality and behavior in sport?’ Watch Bo Hanson answer this critical question and find out how personality and behavior can be used to improve your performance.
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