What is the iQ?
Over the years, our staff has had numerous conversations with College Coaches on their desire to gain insight on an athlete's mental toughness and physical ability. And insight is exactly what the iQ offers.
Put simply, the iQ offers insight into the complete abilities of an athlete, both physically and mentally. The iQ offers the ability for college coaches to see what type of athlete they are recruiting, and it also offers the ability for the athlete to see where her weaknesses are and improve on them.
An iQ event consists of a physical test given by an iQ instructor and a Mental Toughness Profile taken online by both the athlete and her coach or instructor.
Why was the iQ developed?
We wanted to give the athlete more tools to help her grow as a player and to help her market herself to college coaches! We surveyed college coaches and found that they not only wanted a physical test to show an athlete's abilities, but they also wanted insight on their mental toughness!
Who should take the iQ?
Anyone who wants to improve her softball abilities, whether it is for summer ball or college, should take this test. The test itself will not make an athlete improve, however, the test will give you a baseline for how the athlete compares to other athletes across the country. The test will show areas of weakness to improve on as well as strengths to keep refining!
What is the iQ Physical Test?
We developed the Physical Test based on 14 specific elements that showcase an athlete's full abilities on the field. The test is physically demanding and will take athletes out of their comfort zone! Each testing will last between 3 to 4 hours depending on the size of the group tested. The physical test will give insight into an athlete's ability to handle the physical requirements of a team, bat speed, throwing accuracy, speed, and many more. To see what the physical test consists of, click here.
What is the iQ Mental Toughness Profile?
We developed the Mental Toughness Profile strictly on how college coaches measure mental toughness, as a result of a survey we sent to them. The profile will give insight into an athlete's 'Character Off the Field' as well as 'Competitiveness On the Field'. To read more about the mental toughness profile, click here.
How do I sign up for an iQ event?
After our initial launch date, we plan to offer this event at select locations across the country. We're currently training iQ instructors.
Our trained staff is willing to visit areas through the year to offer this program to teams and athletes who want to be a part of this program. Contact us to find out if we can travel to your area.
What happens to my results?
Your results will be placed online in your personal account for your access only for 12 months from the time you register. You are given the option to show College Coaches your Physical and MT profile results, or keep them private. During that 12 month period you will be able to see how your Physical Test results compare to other athlete's across the county and find out which areas of your game you need to improve on.
Do you offer ways to improve my Physical & Mental game?
Absolutely! Our goal is to help grow an athlete from age 12 -18, and in some case beyond. To help continue your growth, your results from each test will be kept in your personal account so you can monitor your growth over the years.
In addition, you'll have the option to purchase Physical Training Workouts, developed for you're needs, based on your score. You'll also have the option to purchase Mental Toughness Training Programs and Personalized Mental Toughness Training to develop your mental game.
